Sight South Street, Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
A sight in South Street, Philadelphia, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Weekday.
Why go
Isaiah Zagar's mosaic labyrinth made of tile, mirror and bottles.
It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Philadelphia, alongside 8 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mummers Parade and McGillin's Olde Ale House. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- South Street
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Weekday
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Philadelphia. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Mummers Parade
Comics, wenches, string bands and fancy brigades strut down Broad Street every Jan 1; 2026 was the 125th parade.
Activity · Broad Street & South Philly · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2McGillin's Olde Ale House
Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern, open since 1860.
Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line - 3McGillin's Olde Ale House
Tavern on Drury Street, open since 1860 and the oldest continuously operating in the city.
Drinks · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Geno's Steaks
Pat's neon-lit rival across the intersection, open since 1966 and also open around the clock.
Food · Broad Street & South Philly · 0.6 mi straight-line - 5Pat's King of Steaks
Corner stand at 9th and Passyunk where the Olivieri family says the cheesesteak began in 1930; open 24 hours.
Food · Broad Street & South Philly · 0.7 mi straight-line - 6The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Hotel in a domed former bank building on Broad Street, a block south of City Hall and Christmas Village.
Stay · 0.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Philadelphia
8 more curated sights in Philadelphia. See the full Philadelphia guide.
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Independence Hall
Where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.
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Liberty Bell Center
The cracked Liberty Bell and exhibits on its role in abolition and civil rights.
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Museum of the American Revolution
Story of the Revolution, including Washington's original war tent.
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Philadelphia Art Museum
Major collection from Renaissance to Duchamp, plus the 'Rocky' steps and skyline view.
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Barnes Foundation
Renoirs, Cézannes and Matisses hung in the collector's original dense ensembles.
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Crumbling 1829 prison that held Al Capone, toured by audio guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Philadelphia's Magic Gardens itself, we suggest: Weekday.
Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Philadelphia weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
- Coordinates
- 39.94261, -75.15936
- Destination
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Website
- phillymagicgardens.org
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens: quick answers
How much time do you need at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
Our pick: Weekday. Insider tip: Timed tickets online; small space fills quickly.
Where is Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is at 1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, in South Street. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens appears on Capital Cities Corridor, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Philadelphia's Magic Gardens to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Philadelphia.
Plan Philadelphia
- Philadelphia travel guide 15 places
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.