10 Most Popular Neighbourhoods in Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District. Take a scenic stroll, have a meal, visit a museum, get a workout. Las Olas Boulevard. See also. Central Beach. Wilton Manors. Flagler Village. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Victoria Park.
Fort Lauderdale's city center is situated around the New River's banks. The area is home to the Museum of Discovery and Science, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, plus the scenic Riverwalk, a paved waterfront path lined with restaurants, bars and exercise stations.
Rio Vista is one of the oldest and safest neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale! Rio Vista translates to river view in Spanish, and some of the architecture in the neighborhood reflects the area's Spanish roots.
Las Olas Boulevard has been called “the heart and soul of Fort Lauderdale” as well as a “shopper's paradise.” Much of the boulevard has grassy medians with big shade trees, while many eateries have sidewalk dining areas. It has a cozy, European feel.
Between the two, the Intracoastal Waterway, the New River, and a canal system reminiscent of Venice, wind through the interior. Encompassing more than 33 square miles with a population of 183,146, Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County and the largest city among the county's 31 municipalities.