PlayPicks, an online research engine that analyzes social media statistics, recently identified the most-hashtagged destinations across the United States. Below is a concise summary of the top spots to see whether your favorite city or landmark made the list.
Topping the list is Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which was the most-tagged destination in 2018, appearing in Instagram hashtags more than 19 million times. In second place is Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, with over 9 million Instagram hashtag mentions.
Among beaches, Miami Beach ranks highest nationwide, showing up in hashtags on Instagram more than 8.6 million times. Central Park in New York City follows as one of the most-shared urban green spaces, with more than 6 million hashtag mentions. Long Beach in Los Angeles, California, rounds out the top five with roughly 4.5 million Instagram hashtag shares. Close behind is Coachella in Riverside, California, which registered just over 4 million hashtag mentions.
The remaining top destinations reflect continued enthusiasm for sharing travel experiences. Santa Cruz Beach in California, Times Square in New York City, and Venice Beach in California each received more than 3 million hashtagged posts. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appears at No. 10 with just under 3 million hashtag shares.
Overall, the most-shared American destinations on Instagram tend to be major tourist attractions, blending iconic manmade sites with notable natural wonders. This mix suggests that visitors frequently document and broadcast experiences at both cultural landmarks and scenic locations, highlighting how social media shapes which places become most visible online.