The Most Instagram-able Destinations in the U.S.

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Instagram is quickly becoming the most popular form of social media, letting users easily show off their latest vacation photos. In the past year, Instagram and Time collected geo-tagging data on the most Instagrammed places in every U.S. state, creating a map of oft-snapped tourist traps. But we took it a step further and found the most photogenic spots in those popular U.S. destinations.

So when you take your next weekend getaway, make sure to snap a super-likeable photo in front of one of these landmarks—and don’t forget to tag all of your travel photos with #SmarterTravel for a chance to be featured on our Instagram.

Nashville, Tennessee: “I Believe in Nashville” Mural & John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

You’ll find three locations for this famous mural in Music City—in Marathon Village, Riverside Village, and in the 12South neighborhood (by Edley’s). For a similarly sought-after shot, capture the skyline while walking over the pedestrian bridge.

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We drove to get smoothies and didn't have time to make it back to Love Hill for the sunset, so this had to suffice

A post shared by Maisie Aines (@uh_mais_ing) on Jan 30, 2016 at 7:41pm PST

Miami, Florida: Wynwood Walls & Ocean Drive

Get artsy in Florida posing against the many murals that make up the Wynwood Art District; or take a photo backlit by neon lights during a night out on the town.

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Wynwood Walls #latergram

A post shared by Cassie Rose (@iamcassierose) on Feb 3, 2016 at 8:22am PST

Colorado: Red Rocks Amphitheater & Telluride Mountain

Go for a concert or stadium run workout at Red Rocks Amphitheater, or snap the view from your lodge at snow-covered Telluride.

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Good morning! What do you have planned today? I've got heaps of work, but hoping for some time to ski our glorious #telluride powder!! ❄️????❄️ #colorado #coloradogram #arcitecture #architecturephotography #snow #rustic #ski #winter #love #skiresort #mmstyle

A post shared by Author & Lifestyle Blogger (@marlameridith) on Feb 3, 2016 at 4:11am PST

Chicago, Illinois: North Avenue Beach & Millennium Park

Don’t forget a photo of the skyline from this urban beach, or post your reflection under the bean in Millennium Park.

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So, this last Sunday I faced the freezing 20+mph winds in Chicago's North Avenue Beach. But as the winds began to died down and the sun began to break through the clouds. There was this shaft of light pointing to the city through the clouds.

A post shared by Adam Dooley (@adamddooley) on Jan 15, 2016 at 8:56am PST

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half & half

A post shared by All About Those Visuals (@w0lffl0w) on Feb 3, 2016 at 8:51am PST

Las Vegas, Nevada: Bellagio Las Vegas & A Little White Wedding Chapel

It’s hard not to be tacky in Vegas, so you might as well go for it in the City of Sin. You can’t go wrong with a post in front of the Bellagio Fountain or A Little White Wedding Chapel.

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#24hour #wedding #drivethru #lasvegas

A post shared by Conald (@conaldmcdonald) on Feb 2, 2016 at 8:52pm PST

Boston, Massachusetts: Fenway Park & Boston Harbor

Post a picture from America’s oldest ballpark, or jump on a Boston Harbor Cruise for the best view of the city.

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Friday nights done right.

A post shared by Fenway Park (@fenwaypark) on May 20, 2016 at 7:03pm PDT

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Someone opened the sailing season in #boston today, January 30 #sailing #sailingsouls #sailinglife #boatlife #boats #sailboats #bostonharbor

A post shared by Anna Yeroshenko (@yeroshenkoanna) on Jan 30, 2016 at 5:06pm PST

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Los Angeles: Santa Monica Pier & LACMA

Enjoy guaranteed good lighting for your beach picture on the Santa Monica pier, or get lost in the lights outside LACMA.

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Bathed in her best lighting????✨

A post shared by Lesley • The Road Les Traveled (@lesleyannemurphy) on Jan 31, 2016 at 8:19am PST

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Arizona: Horseshoe Bend & Havasu Falls

No filter is needed at either of these two incredible natural wonders. Horseshoe Bend is located inside Grand Canyon National Park, and Havasu Falls is on a reservation just outside the park.

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There's a reason this place is so popular.

A post shared by Taylor (@_n33zy_) on Jun 6, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT

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Adventurer @lizprairie #frolicking in #havasufalls! #hiking #waterfall #arizona #getoutside #adventure Share your adventures to be featured!

A post shared by CloudLine (@_cloudline) on Feb 2, 2016 at 4:57pm PST

Washington D.C.: The White House & Georgetown Waterfront Park

Share a pic of POTUS’s front lawn, or go scenic with a shot from the Georgetown Waterfront Park.

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Oh hey White House ???? #washingtondc #whitehouse

A post shared by Ashley Phillips (@ashleyphillips88) on Feb 2, 2016 at 7:40pm PST

San Francisco, California: Land’s End & Haight-Ashbury

View the city’s famous landmark from a different point of view—at Land’s End. Or post a photo of the hippie neighborhood’s architecture, eclectic cafes, or street art.

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Had to. #haightashbury #sanfrancisco #historic #streets

A post shared by Madeline Szrom (@everythingcleveristaken) on Feb 2, 2016 at 4:14pm PST

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New York City: The High Line Chelsea & Central Park

Escape the concrete jungle with a post from The High Line or Central Park as opposed to bustling Times Square or the Empire State Building.

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Seattle, Washington: Pikes Place Market & Space Needle

Post some incredible food or architecture (even the gum wall!) from Pikes Place Market, or capture the iconic Space Needle.

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Austin Texas: Barton Springs Pool & HOPE Outdoor Gallery

Get your sunbathing on at Barton Springs Pool, a spring fed pool which stays the same temperature year round. Or explore the HOPE Outdoor Gallery with an artsy post.

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