Roosevelt Row

Phoenix

Roosevelt Row featuring outdoor art
Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row

One of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Phoenix is a cultural hub known for its museums, street festivals, artists and creative output.

Go on a walking tour of Roosevelt Row, an artistic and creative corridor in downtown Phoenix. This is one of the liveliest and most fashionable neighbourhoods in the city, an enclave of art galleries, studio spaces, museums, cafés, restaurants, cultural events and live music. 

Roosevelt Row’s origins as a creative area date back to the 1970s when the neighbourhood fell into decline. Buildings were boarded up, rents were cheap and artistic and bohemian types moved in, helping to revitalize the area. 

Search for unique pieces of local art in the many galleries in and around Roosevelt Row. Study the colourful murals on billboards, walls and sides of buildings. See the vast collection of Native American art at the Heard Museum. Even more creativity is on display at the Phoenix Art Museum, which has a permanent collection of more than 17,000 modern and contemporary works of art.

Join in the revelry of First Friday, a massive art walk through Phoenix’s downtown area on the first Friday of every month. Roosevelt Row is the epicenter of this popular cultural event. Museums and galleries stay open until late and the streets come to life with music and dancing. Shops and restaurants also have extended hours so you can browse stores and enjoy food and drink into the evening. 

Other regular Roosevelt Row events are the open-air market on Saturday and Food Truck Fridays. Every Friday around lunchtime, several colourful wagons line up in the parking lot of the market to serve delicious street food. 

You don’t have to wait for First Friday to enjoy the row’s nightlife. Dine in a restaurant where the walls are lined with artwork, watch a music concert or go dancing in one of the nightspots. 

Roosevelt Row’s artistic and cultural attractions are part of downtown Phoenix and easy to get to by light rail, bus or the downtown area shuttle. Alternatively, use parking garages and paid street parking places within walking distance.


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Top hotels in Roosevelt Row

FOUNDRE Phoenix

FOUNDRE Phoenix

4 out of 5
1100 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,924 reviews)
No neighbors
"It was a nice day. The walls are just very thin. You could hear everything. Your neighbor is doing. Their music is loud. You can hear it. The TV was glitching or sounded like it was going out. The volume didn’t work on the television, but overall the bed was comfortable. The food was great. The art ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

FOUNDRE Phoenix
Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center

Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center

3 out of 5
222 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ
The price is RM393 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM393
RM445 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,121 reviews)
"Cleanliness."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,628 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Talking Stick Resort
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

4 out of 5
11111 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
The price is RM405 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
RM405
RM644 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy free parking, 7 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,003 reviews)
"Highly tecommended"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, AZ
The price is RM377 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM377
RM809 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 6 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,072 reviews)
"I love going to the Arizona Grand for staycations with my children. We celebrate summer birthdays at the water park! The staff is friendly and helpful, and the property is clean and comfortable. The regular beds are incredibly comfortable, but the fold out beds are ridiculously uncomfortable! Anyone ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

5 out of 5
6000 E Camelback Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM782 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM782
RM1,123 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paradise Valley. Enjoy 9 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at the Phoenician. The food and service were excellent! The staff was so friendly and attentive. We had a tough flight getting into Phoenix and the hotel manager was so kind and upgraded our room and comped our parking, which immediately lifted our spirits. Our room was gorgeous ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
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