Graffiti that challenges our perception, and colorful murals, make these cities some of the most Instagrammable and street art friendly locations in the country.
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Capture the local art scene in photos and plan a trip to one of these 11 lively cities.
Miami, Florida
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The Wynwood Walls of Miami features many murals by globally recognized street artists. Take a stroll through the vibrant art district and capture the brilliant artworks of Ron English and Shepard Fairey for your Instagram.
Los Angeles, California
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Los Angeles has a street art scene that is quickly growing with murals and graffiti showing up everywhere. Take an organized arts district tour, or find and document the masterpieces yourself, like the famous Pink Wall and the murals of Boyle Heights. unexpected places
Detroit, Michigan
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Check out the enormous murals of the Eastern Market in Detroit, the city that changed the face of street art, and visit the famous community art project Heidelberg that has added value to a blighted neighborhood.
Austin, Texas
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Austin Texas has some of the best street art in Texas. If you go on the East Austin Art Tour you will see lots of murals. You can visit the artistically renowned ‘Greetings From Austin’ mural. The HOPE Outdoor Gallery is an art community project built on a 3 story cement structure where artists can work on murals. capital of Texas
New York City, New York
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Street art, murals, and graffiti of all kinds fill the city. The Lower East Side is famous for Banksy and Kenny Scharf — and in Bushwick there is graffiti and street art on every building. Check out the giant murals on building walls.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Philly is known for having a huge mural and street art presence. There are guided tours that show you the history of the art, while other people explore places like artistically painted electric boxes and utility poles.
Nashville, Tennessee
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Nashville also has a huge street art presence. In the Gulch there are a ton of impressive murals, as well as the East Nashville Art Walk where you can visit local artists work such as Bryan Deese and Andee Rudloff.
Portland, Oregon
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Portland has a reputation for being an eclectic and creative place, and its street art is no exception. You can walk through the Alberta Arts District and take a mural tour or find other, less known, artistic gems like the infamous “Keep Portland Weird” mural.
San Francisco, California
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Street art in San Francisco has a rich history. From political pieces in the Mission District to colorful taggers and graffiti in SoMa, street art has become more diverse over time. You can take a guided tour to get more information about the street art and artists.
Seattle, Washington
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Most people will associate Seattle with coffee and rain, but few know about the art scene. Street art can be found in a variety of places. Take a look at the artwork in the Capitol Hill neighborhood or the Pioneer Square area. You must see the “Greetings from Seattle” mural showcasing the skyline of Seattle.
Chicago, Illinois
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Public art is present all over the world and has been around for thousands of years. The Windy City is no different. Public art in the form of gigantic sculptures can be found in Millennium Park and huge murals are present in the Pilsen neighbourhood of Chicago. Join a guided walk to see the diverse collection of public art or do it alone and discover the whereabouts of well-known artists like Hebru Brantley.
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