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The 20 Best Instagram Spots in New York City

August 22, 2016

Do you plan your trips around the most photogenic spots? Well lucky for you, so do I, and I’ve compiled a list of the 20 best instagram spots in New York City!

Want to know the best Instagram spots in NYC during the holiday season? Read: What To Do During Christmas in NYC

Flatiron Building

This building is known for being, well… flat. It makes for some particularly stunning angle shots.

Find this at: 175 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010

Manhattan Bridge at DUMBO

This intersection was probably built just for Instagram. The buildings framing the gorgeous Manhattan Bridge… it’s just too perfect!

Find this at: The intersection of Front St & Washington St.

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NOMO SOHO

Probably the most gorgeous hotel in NYC, NOMO SOHO has a terrarium-style restaurant and a stunning walkway wreathed with greenery.

Find this at: 9 Crosby St, New York, NY 10013

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Grove Court

One of the hidden secrets of this city, Grove Court is a stunning collection of townhouses. It’s actually private property though, so if you want a picture without a gate in it you better be sneaky.

Find this at: between 10 and 12 Grove Street

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New York Public Library

Reading is not the only reason for a trip to the library! The architecture of New York Public Library is truly stunning and makes for some great shots.

Find this at: 5th Ave at 42nd St, New York, NY 10018

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The Cloisters

Head over to the Cloisters to see a bit of medieval Europe in NYC. This museum also has stunning architecture.

Find this at: 99 Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY 10040

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Pietro Nolita

This is the pinkest restaurant ever! Literally everything in this entire restaurant is pink except for the food, so you can imagine how great it is for photos.

Find this at: 174 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

A contemporary art museum, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is photogenic both inside and on the outside.

Find this at: 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128

Want a more thorough guide to Manhattan? Check out: Two Days in Manhattan

Mural at Kenmare and Mott

This mural is forever changing but rest assured it will always be photogenic. As of fall 2018 it is angel wings.

Find this at: The intersection of Kenmare and Mott New York, NY 10013

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Coney Art Walls

Located on Coney Island, the Coney Art Walls are basically and outdoor museum of street art.

Find this at: 3050 Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

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YUMI KIM

This spring inspired mural is perfect for an instagram backdrop!

Find this at: 105 Stanton St #1, New York, NY 10002

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Little Cupcake Bakeshop Wall

I actually stumbled across this spot on my recent trip to NYC by accident, and couldn’t get a good pic 🙁 But it’s a great and meaningful mural.

Find this at: 9102 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Wanna know about other cool restaurants in the city? Read: NYC Eats

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Harry’s Corner Shop

(Chevr)on point amirite? This lovely chevron wall makes a good backdrop for just about anything!

Find this at: 64 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012

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Bethesda Fountain, Central Park

You may notice that the image above does not feature a fountain. Well the fountain is nearby, and is also very photogenic, but I’ve seen more pictures of these arches than the actual fountain itself.

Find this at: 72nd Street, New York, NY 10024