Philadelphia Wins Best Street Art in USA Today Reader Poll

City takes top spot for third time in four years, highlighting Mural Arts Philadelphia's impact.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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For the second year in a row, and the third time since 2023, USA Today readers have voted Philadelphia as the city with the best street art in the country. The city's more than 4,000 murals, many created through the ongoing work of Mural Arts Philadelphia, were cited as a driving force behind Philadelphia's repeated victory in the publication's annual 10 Best Reader's Choice awards.

Why it matters

Philadelphia's vibrant street art scene has become a point of civic pride and a major draw for tourists, highlighting the city's creative energy and commitment to public art. The repeated recognition from USA Today readers underscores Philadelphia's status as a premier destination for experiencing world-class urban murals and installations.

The details

Mural Arts Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of public art, has been a key factor in the city's street art dominance. The group has overseen the creation of thousands of murals across Philadelphia, transforming neighborhoods and attracting visitors from around the world to witness the city's artistic expression.

  • Philadelphia has won the USA Today Best Street Art award in 2023, 2025, and 2026.

The players

Mural Arts Philadelphia

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of public art in Philadelphia, overseeing the creation of thousands of murals across the city.

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The takeaway

Philadelphia's vibrant street art scene, fostered by the work of Mural Arts Philadelphia, has cemented the city's reputation as a premier destination for experiencing world-class urban murals and installations, drawing visitors and showcasing the city's creative energy.