Kaitlyn & Jason

Things To Do

If you're staying in the area for a bit, here are a few ideas and places we recommend.

Fort Lauderdale Beach

1100 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

, 954-828-4597

Fort Lauderdale Beach is less than 3 miles from Riverside Hotel, is 24 miles long, and has a ton of restaurants, shops, and activities. When we first started dating, we would visit this beach frequently for date nights. (Ask us about our funny Ft Laud Beach date night story!) Visit the website to find lots of ideas and make all your friends up North jealous.

15th Street Fisheries

1900 Southeast 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

, 954-763-2777

Less than 3 miles from Riverside Hotel, this gem is one of our favorite spots. There is an upscale restaurant upstairs and a more casual restaurant and bar on the marina. You can even head down to the dock and feed the tarpon by buying a little bag of shrimp at the gift shop. We had a blast!

Boatyard Restaurant

1555 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Beautiful restaurant on the water just across the street from Riverside Hotel.

Jungle Queen Riverboat

801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

, 954-462-5596

Boarding less than 3 miles from Riverside Hotel, this Riverboat cruises through Millionaire's Row to sightsee luxurious homes and yachts. There are options for a 90-minute ride or a dinner cruise. Super fun and highly recommended!

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar

1313 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

It would be loco to miss out on Latin American food while you're in South Forida! Rocco's Taco's is less than 1 mile from Riverside Hotel. It is a casual, fun spot with great food.

Everglades Holiday Park

21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332

, 954-434-8112

Airboat rides and alligator tours. Doesn't get much more Florida than that!

Jaxon's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream

128 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004

, 954-923-4445

Has been a South Florida favorite since opening in 1956. Jaxson’s has been in the Food Network's Top Places to Eat and in the Miami New Times, Top 100 of 2025.

Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale

704 Southeast 1st Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

, 786-425-3575

Less than 1 mile from Riverside Hotel, this brunch spot was opened by a French couple and has become very popular. Opens at 8am daily.

Historic Stranahan House Museum

335 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

, 954-524-4736

"The Historic Stranahan House Museum is Fort Lauderdale’s oldest and most historically significant surviving structure. This is where it all began. The Stranahan House holds the story of a family, a house, and the birth of a city."

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