LAKE MARTIN, Ala. – A new study shows the most Instagrammed locations over the U.S., and while the Grand Canyon, Empire State Building, and the Vegas strip seem like obvious answers in other states, Alabama’s Lake Martin was named the most photographed location in the Yellowhammer State.
Types of Instagram locations as well as state-specific popular Instagram locations were listed in blog from Busbud, a travel website that provides bus transportation.
Overall, the most popular locations to Instagram were national and state parks. Lake Martin in Alabama was one of four lakes that were the top Instagrammed locations in their states.
Instagram users can tag Lake Martin as a location, or hashtag #lakemartin. The #lakemartin has over 30,000 posts, and you can easily see why this beautiful location has been so popular on the photo sharing app.
Alabama has hidden gems! Come and see them for yourself! @lakemartinlife @gopro #lakemartin #alabama #woods #hiking A photo posted by Sophie Hogben (@sophiehogben) on Sep 24, 2015 at 3:26pm PDT
Another perfect sunset on Lake Martin. The best things in life are free. #lakemartin #family #madeinalabama #wearemasondixon A photo posted by MASON+DIXON (@masonplusdixon) on Oct 11, 2015 at 4:14pm PDT
#lakemartin #cherokeeridge A photo posted by John Abernathy (@poisonthehate) on Oct 11, 2015 at 1:15pm PDT
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