Top spots to enjoy art in the US, from art museums to street art

Art can transform communities, enhance our travels, and give us insight into a city’s personality. So, we set out to find the most remarkable art experiences across the United States: the best art museums, immersive experiences, sculpture parks, arts districts, small-town art scenes, and cities for street art.

A panel of experts made nominations across six art-filled categories, then we asked our readers to vote for their top picks — and the results are in.

Click on each category below to see the full winners list:

Best Art Museum: Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio

The Toledo Museum of Art takes top honors for Best Art Museum — Photo courtesy of Natalie Tranelli

Public and free of charge since 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) encompasses 37 acres of land and features a collection of over 30,000 pieces of art. This global museum has over 40 galleries of rotating and permanent exhibits which highlight local art and foster community education. TMA also displays key paintings by Frans Hals, El Greco, and Claude Monet, and a garden full of pieces by sculpture artists like Alexander Calder and Deborah Butterfield.

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Best Arts District: Dallas Arts District in Dallas, Texas

The Dallas Arts District is chock-full of engaging spots for art lovers — Photo courtesy of Joseph Haubert, Title: On the Street Where We Live

Covering 118 acres of Downtown Dallas’ northeastern corner, the Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation. This neighborhood has more buildings designed by Pritzker award-winning architects than anywhere else in the world. Among its many museums, galleries, and performance halls are the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art, Winspear Opera House, and the Meyerson Symphony Center.

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Best City for Street Art: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Discover awe-inspiring street art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Photo courtesy of S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia

Mural Arts Philadelphia was founded in 1984 to empower professional and young Philadelphia artists to showcase their talents. Since then, the organization has produced more than 4,000 murals, many of which are still on display. A highlight is the ongoing Love Letter project, a series of 50 rooftop murals visible from the Market-Frankford elevated transit line.

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Best Immersive Art Experience: Color Factory

Step into a vibrant world at Color Factory — Photo courtesy of Sarah Miller for Color Factory

Become one with color at the Color Factory, where you can participate in more than a dozen immersive art exhibits. With locations in Chicago, Houston, and New York City, visitors can enjoy engaging their senses and indulging in play. You even get sweet treats, city keepsakes, and digital images throughout your journey.

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Best Sculpture Park: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park wins Best Sculpture Park for third consecutive year — Photo courtesy of Michael Moran, courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Spanning 158 acres in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park hosts outdoor gardens and a five-floor, 15,000-square-foot tropical conservatory. The permanent sculpture collection features more than 200 works, many of which are displayed in the sculpture park.

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Best Small Town Arts Scene: Vermillion, South Dakota

Vibrant Vermillion, South Dakota, may be small, but it’s big on art — Photo courtesy of South_agency / iStock Via Getty Images Plus

Vermillion is a small town in southeast South Dakota and home to University of South Dakota. Artist’s studios, galleries, and museums are abundant, including the recently-opened, fully-renovated National Music Museum. Vermillion’s streets are filled with sculptures and massive murals, which are part of the ongoing Vermillion Community Mural Project.

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