Data provided by Instagram, based on location tags and compiled in Buzzfeed’s “Top 20 Worldwide Instagram Spots Of 2016,” gave us the 20 most Instagrammed places in the world over the last year.
What does that mean? Go to these 20 places if you want the same photos and stories as everyone else.
OR! Avoid these 20 places if you crave unique experiences, original photos, and fewer crowds.
Let the list begin…
20. Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA
19. Empire State Building, New York City, NY
18. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY
17. Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
16. Barcelona City Center, Spain
15. Tower Bridge, London
14. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
13. Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
12. Colosseum, Rome, Italy
11. Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand
10. VDNKh, Moscow, Russia
9. Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
8. Santa Monica Pier, California
7. The Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, NV
6. Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
5. Eiffel Tower, Pairs, France
4. Times Square, New York City, NY
3. Central Park, New York City, NY
2. Universal Studios Parks
1. Disney Parks
What have we learned?
Basically, to avoid the crowds and the “me-too” Instagram feeds, stay away from NYC, Paris, and theme parks. Good luck getting off-the-beaten path to new destinations, away from the masses, and finding your own authentic travel experiences this year!