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The 5 most Instagrammed locations in Atlanta

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Dec 2, 2016

There are just some locations across the world that you can’t leave without taking a photo. From New York’s dazzling Time Square to Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower, there is no shortage of snapshots being taken of these well-known landmarks for social media.

But Georgia has its own picture-perfect spots, too. Thanks to Instagram's year-end round up of the most snapped places in the U.S. by state, some of the Peach State's best sites have been highlighted − and they are all in Atlanta.

Here are Georgia's five most Instagrammed spots:

1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

2. Georgia Aquarium

3. Buckhead Atlanta

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4. Philips Arena

5. Piedmont Park

Want to know what else the picture-sharing app discovered in its data?

Disney was the most Instagrammed place in America, while Halloween was the most Instagrammed holiday of the year.

As for celebs, Selena Gomez came in at No. 1 with the most-liked post and was also the most-followed person of 2016.

About the Author

Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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