Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Look also at USS New Jersey, 1.4 mi away. Its mildest months, April, May, June, September and October, bring highs of 64–83°F.
A garden inside Philadelphia
You can stay in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is inside Philadelphia, which has 168 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 81 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 89 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Philadelphia (PHL) has airline service, about 7 miles from Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth. The mosaics are made up of everything from kitchen tiles and mirror shards to bike wheels, Latin-American art, and china plates. The space is open for public view, from 11:00-6:00 Wednesday through Monday and closed on Tuesdays.
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- 15K a year
Where to stay near Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Philadelphia (168) and Mount Laurel Township (34).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Independence Hall
- 3Lincoln Financial Field
- 4Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 5Eastern State Penitentiary
- 6Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
- 7Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 8USS Olympia
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Philadelphia's Magic Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | in town | — | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Tinicum Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 3,985 | $207K | C− |
| Bellmawr | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 11 8 hotels · 3 motels | 11,874 | $239K | B− |
| Cherry Hill Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 79,965 | $386K | — |
| Lower Merion Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Upper Merion Township | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Bensalem Township | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Also within 3 miles are these.
Big draw1in town MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw2in town Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw43 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw52 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
6in town MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
72 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a year
82 mi MuseumUSS OlympiaPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · USS Olympia: 颐园居, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions before you go
Is Philadelphia's Magic Gardens in Philadelphia?
Yes. It’s inside Philadelphia, PA.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Philadelphia's Magic Gardens from Newark and Jersey City?
About 75 miles northeast of Newark and about 78 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
Philadelphia (in town, 168 places to stay), Mount Laurel Township (14 mi, 34 places to stay) and Tinicum Township (7 mi, 13 places to stay).
Local tips in Philadelphia
Ask a question, or answer one, in Philadelphia’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.