The Top 5 Most Instagrammed Places in Every State for 2016

ByMelinda
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Last week I wrote about the most Instagrammed hotels in the world, but there are plenty of places right in these beautiful United States that fill up Instagram.

Looking at this is like taking a mini-trip around the country. The pictures show off our glorious state parks, aquariums and beaches, our love of amusement parks and sporting events, our University pride, and of course, our love of Disney.

Curious which places made the list for your hometown state?

Whether on a business trip or simply looking for some inspiration, here are the top 5 most Instagrammed places in each state for 2016 –

Alabama

1. The University of Alabama

2. Auburn University
3. Gulf Shores, Al. Beaches
4. Jordan–Hare Stadium
5. Bryant–Denny Stadium

Alaska

1. Denali National Park and Preserve

2. Mendenhall Glacier
3. Port of Juneau
4. Alyeska Resort
5. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Arizona

1. Grand Canyon

2. Hoover Dam
3. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
4. University of Phoenix Stadium
5. Horseshoe Bend

California

1. Disneyland

2. Santa Monica Pier
3. Universal Studios Hollywood
4. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
5. Hollywood Walk of Fame

Colorado

1. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNndk3JBExv/?tagged=redrockspark

2. Denver International Airport
3. Rocky Mountain National Park
4. Coors Field
5. Pepsi Center

Connecticut

1. Mohegan Sun

2. Foxwoods Resort Casino
3. Yale University
4. XFINITY Theatre
5. UConn

Delaware

1. University of Delaware
2. Rehoboth Beach – on the Beach

3. On The Beach – Bethany Beach
4. Delaware State University
5. Cape Henlopen State Park

Florida

1. Disney’s Magic Kingdom
2. South Beach
3. Epcot
4. Universal Studios Florida
5. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

Georgia

1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
2. Georgia Aquarium

3. Buckhead Atlanta
4. Philips Arena
5. Piedmont Park

Hawaii

1. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2. Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNwk4IJA6Vd/?tagged=waikikibeach

3. Lanikai Beach, Kailua
4. Honolulu International Airport
5. Aulani Disney Resort at Ko’Olina Hawaii

Idaho

1. BYU-Idaho
2. Boise State University
3. Bear Lake

https://www.instagram.com/p/BC6Nr63BN4q/?tagged=bearlakeidaho

4. Lake Coeur d’Alene
5. Silverwood Theme Park

Illinois

1. Wrigley Field
2. Millennium Park
3. Navy Pier

4. United Center
5. Soldier Field

Indiana

1. Indiana University
2. Klipsch Music Center
3. Purdue University
4. Indianapolis Motor Speedway

5. Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Iowa

1. Iowa State University
2. Wells Fargo Arena
3. Kinnick Stadium

4. University of Northern Iowa
5. University of Iowa

Kansas

1. The University of Kansas
2. Kansas State University
3. Children’s Mercy Park

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKg3jYjAed_/?tagged=childrensmercypark

4. Allen Fieldhouse
5. Kansas Speedway

Kentucky

1. University of Kentucky
2. Churchill Downs
3. Western Kentucky University
4. KFC Yum! Center

5. Keeneland

Louisiana

1. Bourbon Street
2. New Orleans French Quarter
3. Café Du Monde

https://www.instagram.com/p/5X3wf2jn9O/?taken-by=magicofmiles

4. Mercedes-Benz Superdome
5. 7th Ward of New Orleans

Maine

1. Old Orchard Beach And Pier
2. Acadia National Park
3. Portland Head Light

4. Cadillac Mountain Summit
5. University of Maine

Maryland

1. Oriole Park at Camden Yards
2. National Harbor
3. Ocean City Boardwalk

4. Seacrets Jamaica USA
5. University of Maryland, College Park

Massachusetts

1. Fenway Park

2. Gillette Stadium
3. Boston Logan International Airport
4. TD Garden
5. Harvard University

Michigan

1. Michigan State University
2. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
3. University of Michigan
4. Comerica Park

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNsOnCkF9Jn/?tagged=comericapark

5. The Palace of Auburn Hills

Minnesota

1. Mall of America

2. U.S. Bank Stadium
3. Xcel Energy Center
4. Target Field
5. Lake Minnetonka

Mississippi

1. Mississippi State University

2. The University of Southern Mississippi
3. Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
4. Jackson State University
5. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Missouri

1. Busch Stadium
2. St. Louis Gateway Arch, Missouri

3. Kansas City Royals Kauffman Stadium
4. Saint Louis Zoo
5. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Montana

1. Yellowstone National Park
2. Glacier National Park

3. Flathead Lake
4. Big Sky, Montana
5. Montana State University

Nebraska

1. Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
2. CenturyLink Center Omaha
3. Memorial Stadium
4. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
5. Vala’s Pumpkin Patch

Nevada

1. Las Vegas Strip
2. Bellagio Las Vegas

3. The Venetian Las Vegas
4. MGM Grand Las Vegas
5. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

New Hampshire

1. University of New Hampshire
2. Lake Winnipesaukee

3. Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
4. White Mountains New Hampshire
5. Plymouth State University

New Jersey

1. MetLife Stadium
2. Six Flags Great Adventure

3. Newark Liberty International Airport
4. BB&T Pavilion
5. Prudential Center

New Mexico

1. Meow Wolf
2. Balloon Fiesta Park

3. White Sands Monument National Park NM
4. The University of New Mexico – UNM
5. New Mexico State University

New York

1. Central Park
2. Times Square

3. Brooklyn Bridge
4. The Garden
5. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

North Carolina

1. Charlotte Douglas International Airport
2. Lake Norman
3. Carowinds

4. Bank of America Stadium
5. PNC Music Pavilion

North Dakota

1. Fargo, North Dakota

2. University of North Dakota
3. North Dakota State University
4. Ralph Engelstad Arena
5. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Ohio

1. Quicken Loans Arena
2. Cedar Point

3. The Ohio State University
4. Progressive Field
5. Kings Island

Oklahoma

1. Chesapeake Energy Arena
2. Oklahoma State University

3. The University of Oklahoma
4. BOK Center
5. Boone Pickens Stadium

Oregon

1. Portland International Airport
2. Seaside Beach
3. Multnomah Falls

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNw7NNGBl1K/?tagged=multnomahfalls

4. Crater Lake National Park
5. University of Oregon

Pennsylvania

1. Philadelphia Museum of Art

2. Lincoln Financial Field
3. PNC Park
4. Citizens Bank Park
5. Temple University

Rhode Island

1. Brown University
2. University of Rhode Island
3. Misquamicut State Beach

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNss_j5g0w7/?tagged=misquamicut

4. Block Island R.I.
5. Roger Williams Park Zoo

South Carolina

1. Hilton Head Island Beach

2. University of South Carolina
3. Broadway at the Beach
4. Charleston Historic District
5. Williams-Brice Stadium

South Dakota

1. Mount Rushmore National Memorial

2. Badlands National Park
3. South Dakota State University
4. The University of South Dakota
5. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Tennessee

1. Bridgestone Arena
2. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
3. Downtown On Broadway, Nashville
4. Grand Ole Opry

5. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Texas

1. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
2. The San Antonio River Walk

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNvmn9hFZwy/?tagged=sanantonioriverwalk

3. AT&T Stadium
4. American Airlines Center
5. 6th Street, Austin, TX

Utah

1. Zion National Park
2. Arches National Park
3. Bryce Canyon National Park

4. Salt Lake City International Airport
5. BYU (Brigham Young University)

Vermont

1. University of Vermont
2. Stratton Mountain Resort
3. Burlington Waterfront
4. Mount Snow

5. Stowe Mountain Resort

Virginia

1. Virginia Beach Oceanfront

2. James Madison University
3. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
4. Busch Gardens Williamsburg
5. Kings Dominion

Washington

1. Pike Place Market

2. Space Needle
3. Safeco Field
4. CenturyLink Field
5. Chihuly Garden and Glass

Washington, D.C.

1. White House

2. Lincoln Memorial
3. Washington Monument National Monument
4. The Capitol, Washington D.C.
5. Nationals Park

West Virginia

1. Milan Puskar Stadium
2. Snowshoe Mountain
3. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

4. West Virginia University
5. The Greenbrier

Wisconsin

1. Lambeau Field
2. University of Wisconsin-Madison
3. Miller Park Stadium
4. Devil’s Lake State Park

5. Milwaukee Art Museum

Wyoming

1. Yellowstone National Park

2. Grand Teton National Park
3. The Rave / Eagles Club
4. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
5. Jackson Town Square

This was a fun list to peruse, and see which places made the top spots. I was surprised by some, and was in full understanding of others.

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