Interpretive Art at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

1020 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Inscribed at the entrance of Philadelphia’s Magic Garden are these words - ‘I built this sanctuary to be inhabited by my ideas & my fantasies’ - and it truly says it all about what the Philadelphia Magic Gardens is all about. PMG, in short, is a visionary work of art, a place where the world is given an insight into the Isaiah Zigar’s unique imagination. For a small admission fee, visitors will get the chance to view Zagar’s largest artwork which creeps along Philadelphia’s South Street.

Amongst other works of art, it includes:-

• mosaic walls, doors and folk statues
• hand-made tiles
• thousands of mirrors
• bicycle wheels
• colorful glass bottles
• decoration made out of everyday items

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Park

Previously known as League Island Park, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Park is a beautiful park that has been specially designed to be aesthetically pleasing. Located along the Delaware River in South Philadelphia, this park offers scenic landscaped areas for walking, and picnic and recreation areas for bus charter visitors.

Birding at the Park

If you are an avid birder, then you really should put Franklin D. Roosevelt Park in your list of must-visits. This park is one of the best places to observe birds in Philadelphia due to the diversity of its habitats, including areas such as wetlands and waterways. The most commonly found type of birds at this park are waterfowl, and there are even more species for coach bus visitors to discover during migration season.

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Exploring Old City Philadelphia

As America’s most historic square mile, Old City Philadelphia is home to many historic sites, galleries, museums, bars and restaurants that would make any bus charter visitor wish they had more time to visit all the places it has to offer. Some of the attractions are of walking distance between each other, but to get an all round experience in Philadelphia, it would be easier to rent a coach bus to take you around instead of going through the hassle of parking or getting lost.

Two areas in Old City Philadelphia that you should explore, whether to see historic sites, or to enjoy attractions and activities are:

• Penn’s Landing
• Independence National Historic Park and Visitor’s Center

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