Virginia is an outdoor paradise state, where you can take a trip down Skyline Drive for some excellent sightseeing, or head to the coast and dip your toes in the Chesapeake Bay.  As if all that natural scenery wasn’t enough, it’s also home to more than 285 wineries, historic towns and the Appalachian Trail.

As it’s such a beautiful state, we wanted to nail down the 7 best places to get an Instagram shot for that perfect travel photo. Get the camera out for these photogenic places…

Virginia Instagram Spots

1. Colonial Williamsburg

 

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2. Grand Caverns

 

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3. Shenandoah National Park

 

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4. Virginia Beach Boardwalk

 

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5. Appalachian Trail Access

 

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The start of the trail that crosses 14 states

6. Mabry Mill

 

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7. Great Falls Park

 

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Once you’ve finished your photographs you might want to try the best pizza in the state or even the best coffee shop.