Wilton Manors.

A little closer to home.

Garden tables at Le Patio in Wilton ManorsImage courtesy of Le Patio

Eat & drink

Start with a table.

Explore our guide to 15 restaurants in Wilton Manors and nearby for sushi, pizza and Sunday brunch.

Bars & nightlife

Find your night on the Drive.

Explore 20 gay bars in Wilton Manors and nearby, from cocktail lounges to dance floors, with local tips for planning your night. Check this weekend’s events for dates and lineups before heading out. For Halloween, start with our Wicked Manors 2026 guide for ticket choices and festival logistics.

Explore Wilton Manors.

Find a table on the Drive or a quieter hour by the river.

Plan your daytime stops, check parking, and leave room for an evening in the neighborhood.

A crowd beside the outdoor stage near Hunters during Wicked Manors, photographed by Mark Krasner.

Eat locally

Start on Wilton Drive

Wilton Drive is the main corridor for restaurants and bars. Our restaurant guide includes Wilton Manors spots and some nearby Oakland Park addresses, so check each location when planning your stops.

Explore the local restaurant guide

During the day

Make Time for a Park

Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve, at 1937 Wilton Drive, has a Middle River boardwalk and nature trails. It opens at 8 a.m. and closes at dusk.

Colohatchee Park, at 1975 Northeast 15th Avenue, has a walking trail, fitness zone, and picnic area. It is closed Tuesdays, and its restrooms are currently closed. Mickel Park, at 2675 Northwest Seventh Avenue, has a splash pad open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park details were checked September 30, 2026; check current closures before leaving.

Check city park hours and closures

Parking

Check the Lot Before You Park

As checked September 30, 2026, city lots are free daily from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 6 p.m. to 3 a.m., parking costs $2 an hour or $10 for the night. City lots include Richardson Park and City Hall/Hagen Park on Wilton Drive.

Street meters cost $2 an hour from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily, with a four-hour maximum from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Private lots have separate rules. Follow posted signs and any event restrictions.

Check official parking rules

Getting around

Plan Each Leg of the Trip

You can group several Wilton Drive stops on foot. Parks elsewhere in the city and Fort Lauderdale’s beach may call for a bike, bus, rideshare, or car. Broward County Transit posts trip planning tools and rider alerts. If you stay out for nightlife, plan your return ride before you go.

Plan a Broward County Transit trip

Nearby water

Add a Fort Lauderdale Beach Day

For oceanfront time, head to nearby Fort Lauderdale. Its beaches and waterways make a separate outing from a day on Wilton Drive.

Explore nearby beaches and waterways

Stay nearby

Make It a Longer Visit

Fort Lauderdale has more lodging options to compare if you are staying beyond a day. Keep Wilton Manors on the itinerary for a meal, a park visit, or an evening on the Drive.

Find places to stay nearby

Places to stay

Stay close to your kind of night.

Compare Wilton Manors hotels and guesthouses by walks to the Drive, room layouts, and pool policies, with two Fort Lauderdale resorts clearly marked as nearby alternatives.

Explore a little further.

Continue into nearby Fort Lauderdale for the beach, a museum or a place to stay.

Eat & drink

Restaurants, coffee shops and places to linger over a good meal.

All eat & drink guides

Things to do

Museums, neighborhoods and ways to spend the day.

Places to stay

Hotels and resorts for a South Florida stay.