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Best street art destinations in North America

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Miami
Vibrant City of Sun and Fun
8.4
Developer Tony Goldman commissioned artists to create Wynwood Walls in 2009. He turned warehouses into works of art to revitalise the neighbourhood. Featured artists include Shepard Fairey, Okuda San Miguel, Vhils and Maya Hayuk. It is described as the world's largest outdoor street art museum. It attracts millions of visitors per year.
Highlights:
  • 🌴 Relax on sunny South Beach’s iconic shoreline
  • 🏰 Tour lavish Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  • 🎨 Explore vibrant street art at Wynwood Walls
Mexico City
Vibrant Culture, History and Street Food
8.3
Diego Rivera worked on History of Mexico at the National Palace from 1929 to 1935. The first government sponsored mural project covered three levels of Colegio San Ildefonso. Orozco painted most of the murals there. Rivera's Creation dates to 1922. Education secretary José Vasconcelos proposed the government backed mural project.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Visit Frida Kahlo’s Blue House in Coyoacán
  • 🏛️ Wander through the historic center and Zócalo Square
  • 🏯 Explore the ancient ruins of Teotihuacán’s pyramids
New York City
Five boroughs of skyline, food and museums
9.5
A neighbourhood resident donated his wall in 2012 and the Bushwick Collective began. The outdoor gallery is at Troutman Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue. Buff Monster, Phlegm, Reka, Blek le Rat and Olek have painted there. Its annual block party reached a 12th edition in 2023.
Highlights:
  • 🌃 Visit Times Square at night for unforgettable neon views
  • 🎭 Watch a Broadway musical in the Theater District
  • 🏙️ Admire skyline views from the Top of a skyscraper
San Francisco
Iconic bridges, rolling hills and vibrant culture
8.5
Clarion Alley has been covered in Clarion Alley Mural Project murals since 1992. It runs between Mission and Valencia Streets and between 17th and 18th Streets. Rigo 23 and Aaron Noble are founding members. Balmy Alley has held Chicano murals for almost fifty years. Precita Eyes tours cover 60 to 70 murals nearby.
Highlights:
  • 🏝️ Explore Alcatraz Island and tour the former prison
  • 🚋 Ride a classic cable car through steep hills
  • 🌉 Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
Los Angeles
The city of stars, beaches and dreams
8.8
The Great Wall of Los Angeles runs 2,754 feet along the Tujunga Wash. Judith Baca designed it and more than 400 young people painted it. Work began in 1978 and finished in 1984. América Tropical by Siqueiros dates to 1932. Ten murals were painted along two freeways for the 1984 Olympics.
Highlights:
  • 🎡 Spend a sunny afternoon at Santa Monica Pier and beach
  • 🥾 Hike to the Hollywood Sign for sweeping city views
  • 🎬 Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite stars
Havana
Vibrant Streets, Timeless Rhythms
7.3
José Fuster began decorating his home in Jaimanitas with mosaic in 1975. A few neighbours accepted his offer and bus stops and fountains followed. He wanted to recreate public works like Gaudí's in Barcelona. Salvador González Escalona began decorating Callejón de Hamel in 1990. The two block alley has sculptures made from bathtubs.
Highlights:
  • 🗼 Visit the historic José Martí Memorial tower
  • 🌅 Watch sunset along the famous Malecón promenade
  • 🏘️ Stroll through colorful streets of Old Havana
Venice Beach
Eclectic Coastal Vibes and Artistry
The Venice Pavilion opened in 1961 as a community recreation and cultural facility. Artists, skaters and musicians gathered in its Pit from the late 1960s. Part of its walls survived the 1999 to 2000 demolition. A legal painting programme was established in 2000. STP Foundation assumed stewardship in 2012.
Highlights:
  • 💪🏻 See bodybuilders train at the iconic Muscle Beach Gym
  • 🏄‍♀️ Swim or surf along the sunny California coastline
  • 🎭 Walk the Venice Boardwalk and watch street performers
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