Fortitude Valley Street Art, Brisbane

Fortitude Valley Street Art (Self Guided), Brisbane

If you are into art, put Fortitude Valley at the top of your Brisbane vacation itinerary. Explore the unique character of this colorful neighborhood, a magnet for artistic and creative types. Among the gorgeous heritage-listed properties and contemporary buildings you'll discover walls splashed and covered with urban art. Stroll from Brunswick Street to James Street to admire the creations of some of the most exciting graffiti artists working today, and then dive into a hip café for some refreshments.

‘The Valley’, as it is affectionately known to Brisbanites was Australia’s first dedicated entertainment district and its nightclubs and bars throb to live music and hip-hop, RnB and other cool sounds provided buy a roster of top international DJs. The visitor is spoiled with a heady mix of trendy nightspots, including the Woolly Mammoth Alehouse. This multipurpose venue on Ann Street features the alehouse, a garden bar and a music stage.

While the Valley’s music and art may be cutting-edge modern, the district isn’t without its historical charms. Stop by the TRYP Fortitude Valley Hotel, a delightful boutique hotel. The original building on this site was once the clubhouse of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, the Brisbane chapter of an international fraternal organization.
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Fortitude Valley Street Art Map

Guide Name: Fortitude Valley Street Art
Guide Location: Australia » Brisbane
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Author: naomi
Robertson Street

1) Robertson Street

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James Street corner with McLachlan Street

2) James Street corner with McLachlan Street

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Constance Street, Kerbside Lounge Bar

3) Constance Street, Kerbside Lounge Bar

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Constance Street

4) Constance Street

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Constance Street

5) Constance Street

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Coniston Lane

6) Coniston Lane

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Ann Street

7) Ann Street

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Brunswick Street, Empire Hotel

8) Brunswick Street, Empire Hotel

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Brunswick Street

9) Brunswick Street

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Brunswick Street

10) Brunswick Street

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Alfred Street, Valhalla Mural

11) Alfred Street, Valhalla Mural

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Barry Parade, Brisbane Radio 4ZZZ

12) Barry Parade, Brisbane Radio 4ZZZ

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Barry Parade

13) Barry Parade

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Little Street

14) Little Street

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