As winter comes to Philly, we’re all trying to get in those long outdoor runs before the cold weather hits. So while you can, why not take in some beautiful art with your cardio?
Fortunately, Philadelphia’s abundance of murals and street art provide amazing scenic routes to make your long outdoor runs more enjoyable; no matter what part of the city you’re in. To help, we’ve put together some must-see mural stops to hit on your journey through the city!
Center City
Beasley Building Mural on 12th between Walnut and Sansom
Photo cred: phillymuralpic.com
Asian-Arts Initiative Ground Mural 1201 Pearl Street
Photo cred: @phillylovenotes
South Philadelphia
#PhillyTheBern Bernie Sanders mural (22nd & Catherine)
Photo cred: geekadelphia.com
‘Joyful’ Keith Haring Mural (22nd & Ellsworth)
Photo cred: azcentral.com
Southwest Philadelphia
Bridging the Gap Mural 5741 Woodland Ave
Photo cred: Jack Ramsdale for muralarts.org
West Philadelphia
LoveLetters Series can be seen from the Septa Platforms Market -Frankford line (westbound)
* travel up and down the stairs for an advanced run
Lower North Philadelphia (No Libs /Brewerytown)
The Stamp of Incarceration: James Anderson. 1131 Callowhill St
Photo cred: Steve Weinik for muralarts.org
Upper North Philadelphia (Temple U)
You go girl (Ursula Rucker mural 1531 Ridge Ave)
Photo cred: sincerelysheproject.tumblr.com
Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond (Fishtown/Kensington)
Pigeon Mural (Berks El Stop in Fishtown) Front St
Photo cred: @streetsdept
El’levation Mural (Kensington El Stop)
Photo cred: @streetsdept
Roxborough-Manayunk
Water Under The Bridge Mural The Fountain Street Steps in Manayunk, at Fountain and Umbria Streets.
Photo cred: Steve Weinik for muralarts.org
So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and hit the city streets for your long outdoor runs this fall! For a more mellow walking tour of different murals across the city, you can join the Mural Arts Program tour here www.muralarts.org
