IX Art Park is a wild and wonderful outdoor public art space unlike anything else in the region — sprawling murals, sculpture, fire art, community gardens, and a creative energy that makes it feel more like a neighborhood in a city you’ve never been to than anything in a small Southern town. The Through the Looking Glass art experience inside the park is genuinely unique: an immersive installation environment that takes visitors into a world that feels both fantastical and playful, perfect for kids and adults who enjoy having their sense of reality gently scrambled. Worth building an afternoon around — especially paired with a visit to the Downtown Mall nearby.
💡 What to Know: IX Art Park is free and accessible. Check ahead for Through the Looking Glass hours and ticketing — it’s ticketed separately and popular on weekends.