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The 25 Most Instagrammed Summer Vacation Spots

By Chris Wilson / Time.com and Time.com
June 07, 2016
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For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend is a chance to squeeze in a quick trip to the beach or soak up a little culture in the big city. Since the long weekend is the unofficial start of summer vacation, TIME decided to take a look at which places in the U.S. saw the most travel-related Instagram activity.

While thousands of users did flee for the coastline, a good many more flocked to major U.S. cities like New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles—though in the latter case, some beachgoers may have tagged themselves as being in L.A. while others were more specific with tagging themselves at Venice Beach or the like.

Curiously, in spite of the long flight, quite a bit of activity shows up across the major Hawaiian islands. Among continental beaches, those in driving distance to major cities saw the most activity, with spots like Miami Beach and Virginia Beach drawing large crowds. South Carolina and the Florida panhandle were also particularly popular.

MethodologyIt’s not possible to know for sure that every tagged photo is from a person on vacation. To get the best results, TIME started by analyzing all geotagged photos in the U.S. with the tag “vacation,” then examined which other tags were commonly associated with them. That led us to “travel,” “travelgram,” “ocean” and “beach.”
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Central Park 

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Location: New York, NY

Count: 10,620

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Venice Beach 

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Location: Los Angeles, CA

Count: 4,990

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Golden Gate Bridge

Location: San Francisco, CA

Count: 4,002

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South Beach, Miami

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Location: Miami Beach, FL

Count: 3,079

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Millennium Park

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Location: Chicago, IL

Count: 3,017

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Las Vegas Strip 

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Location: Las Vegas, NV

Count: 3,010

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La Jolla Cove

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Location: San Diego, CA

Count: 2,977

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Waikiki Beach

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Location: Honolulu, HI

Count: 2,774

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Disney's Magic Kingdom

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Location: Orlando, FL

Count: 2,235

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Santa Monica Pier

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Location: Santa Monica, CA

Count: 1,864

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The Gentleman's Club: The Office

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Location: Miami, FL

Count: 1,833

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Lincoln Memorial 

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Location: Washington, DC

Count: 1,540

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Pike Place Market

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Location: Seattle, WA

Count: 1,496

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Point Dume Beach, Malibu, California 

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Location: Malibu, CA

Count: 1,355

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The Boston Common 

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Location: Boston, MA

Count: 1,141

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New Orleans French Quarter 

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Location: New Orleans, LA

Count: 987

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International Rose Test Garden 

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Location: Portland, OR

Count: 947

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Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Count: 932

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Montage Laguna Beach 

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Location: Laguna Beach, CA

Count: 928

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Crystal Cove State Park 

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Location: Newport Beach, CA

Count: 842

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Kaanapali Beach 

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Location: Lahaina, HI

Count: 833

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Fort Zachary Beach, Key West

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Location: Key West, FL

Count: 712

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Virginia Beach Oceanfront/Boardwalk 

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Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Count: 689

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Huntington Dog Beach

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Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Count: 680

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Location: Philadelphia, PA

Count: 673

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1 of 25 Central Park 
2 of 25 Venice Beach 
3 of 25 Golden Gate Bridge
4 of 25 South Beach, Miami
5 of 25 Millennium Park
6 of 25 Las Vegas Strip 
7 of 25 La Jolla Cove
8 of 25 Waikiki Beach
9 of 25 Disney's Magic Kingdom
10 of 25 Santa Monica Pier
11 of 25 The Gentleman's Club: The Office
12 of 25 Lincoln Memorial 
13 of 25 Pike Place Market
14 of 25 Point Dume Beach, Malibu, California 
15 of 25 The Boston Common 
16 of 25 New Orleans French Quarter 
17 of 25 International Rose Test Garden 
18 of 25 Fort Lauderdale Beach
19 of 25 Montage Laguna Beach 
20 of 25 Crystal Cove State Park 
21 of 25 Kaanapali Beach 
22 of 25 Fort Zachary Beach, Key West
23 of 25 Virginia Beach Oceanfront/Boardwalk 
24 of 25 Huntington Dog Beach
25 of 25 Philadelphia Museum of Art

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