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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is an attraction in Philadelphia, PA, part of the Philadelphia guide. Cost: under $25.

1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Philadelphia, PA

Why you should go…

Artist Isaiah Zagar spent decades transforming a half block of South Street into a glittering folk-art environment of hand-cut tile, mirror shards, bicycle wheels, and glass bottles. The result is an indoor gallery flowing into a fully mosaicked outdoor labyrinth where every wall, floor, and stairwell shimmers. Timed, self-guided tickets keep the tight passageways comfortable, and the surrounding blocks hold dozens more of Zagar's public murals. It is one of the city's most photographed spots, reserve online, since entry regularly sells out.

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