With stunning skyscrapers, delicious food stalls, and upbeat city life, there’s nothing you can’t find in the great boroughs of New York City.
NYC is one of the most iconic cities in the world. It has fantastic architecture, sky-high skyscrapers, and notable landmarks, made popular due to the fact that the city has served as the backdrop for many Box Office hits. Every visitor, whether foreign or local, can find something of interest in the Big Apple and enjoy the vibrant city life and stunning locations all around. Many people are just aware of the well-known landmarks in NYC. However, many spots still remain hidden gems. Be it local historical places, small eateries, or painted wall murals, you can find unique Instagrammable spots in NYC that you can add to your feed and impress your list of followers.
This article will help you find the best Instagrammable places in NYC, among which some are well-known while some are unique gems of the city.
Check Out the Following Top Instagrammable Places in NYC
1. Times Square
With over 55 mega-sized LED light displays and signs, Time Square in NYX is an iconic location for taking pictures for your Instagram feed. You can easily take a shot in front of the vibrant billboards and display lights and let your followers know how you’re feeling at the trendiest spot in New York City. You will be able to find many locals, tourists, and foreigners in NYC taking pictures of their loved ones for their Instagram followers at Times Square. The best thing about shooting at Times Square is that whether it’s day or night, you can take a fantastic well-lit picture for your feed any time of the day.
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2. Top of the Rock
The Top of the Rock is a must-see location for all first-time visitors to New York City. You can check out the wonderful skyscrapers, busy nightlife, and the iconic Empire State Building from the top. The observation deck can help you capture a unique shot of the landscape of New York City that you wouldn’t be able to get from anywhere else. You can see for miles in every direction and get the most Instagrammable shot for your feed.
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3. New York Botanical Garden
If you are a fan of nature and want a respite from the busy city life, you should visit the New York Botanical Garden for a much-needed escape. With beautiful expansive gardens and huge greenhouses, the New York Botanical Garden is a popular location in the city among tourists and locals. It is home to 10 special gardens, among which the main attraction is the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. This conservatory has three stories full of over a thousand different types of plants, trees, and flowers.
4. The Brooklyn Bridge
If you want to post an edgy picture on Instagram that lets your followers know with a statement that you are in New York City, you have to take a shot at the Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic landmark that local New Yorkers love. If you want a truly unique picture at the Brooklyn Bridge, try going to the site around sunset since you can take the most brilliant photos as the fading light reflects off the bridge. A breathtaking shot at the Brooklyn Bridge is bound to make your Instagram feed look much more impressive.
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5. Radio City Music Hall
If you are in the Rockefeller Center area, you can easily walk up to the Radio City Music Hall for an iconic picture of the location. The best time to visit the Radio City Music Hall is during the holidays. Near Christmastime, the Radio City Music Hall is decorated with giant candy canes and super-sized ornaments, making the space look livelier and more festive. It’s best to take pictures across the corner of the Radio City Music Hall to ensure the complete sign shows in the photograph.
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6. Central Park
Spanning over 800 acres, Central Park is one of the best locations to take pictures in New York for your Instagram feed. The entire park is full of various sights and special regions that have their own unique offerings. You can recreate a scene from your favorite movie at Central Park (since many films have been shot at that location) or simply pose near the row boats, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, and other well-known areas of the park. The Mall is a famous pathway in Central Park that looks especially beautiful during Fall time. In spring, you can watch the cherry blossom trees bloom in the park, which makes for a beautiful setting for a springtime Instagram picture.
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7. Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Station has been a backdrop of many movies made in NYC. It is a majestic and classic tourist site that is well-loved by all. This location has cultural and historical significance as it opened in 1913 and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The best feature of the Grand Central Terminal is the astronomical mural painted by Paul César Helleu in 1912. The mural depicts different constellations, and they appear from the Earth. It is a popular background for Instagram pictures and has been used for many photo shoots.
8. The Oculus
If you are looking for a contemporary place in New York that promotes modern architecture, you should check out The Oculus in New York City. The name of the building comes from the Greek word for ‘eye’ because when viewed from above, the complete structure looks like an eye. It is a building that was designed by Santiago Calatrava and connects the PATH train system, eleven subway services at Fulton Street, and New York City Subway lines. It was the tallest building in New York City until the One World Trade Centre became the tallest building in the city in 2013.
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9. The Museum of Ice Cream
Tailor-made for Instagrammers, The Museum of Ice Cream is the most colorful and vibrant place you can visit in the city. You can take pictures with various funky art pieces in the museum that can help you add a pop of color to your feed. Each room in the museum has its own theme, which makes it easier for you to decide which aesthetic would look best on your feed. Every piece in the art is not ice cream themed but is related to ice cream in some way.
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Summary
New York City is one of the most popular cities visited by people all over the world. You can find beautiful historical spots in the city as well as scenic locations that will take your breath away. With a variety of different Instagram-worthy landscapes and destinations in the Big Apple, it’s certainly not easy to pick a favorite. Nevertheless, if you ever go to New York City sometime in the near future, be sure to take a stunning picture at Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, and other notable spots listed in this article.
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