From luxury shopping to bar-hopping and sightseeing, tourists have come to favor iconic U.S. streets. The hairpin turns on Lombard Street and wrought iron balconies of Bourbon Street are Instagram gold.
To quantify which strips, boulevards, and streets people love the most, Wanderu, a travel search platform, analyzed Instagram hashtags of the country’s most iconic streets. The team limited the research to places like #oceandrive and #bourbonstreet since some places like Broadway and Wall Street are used more often to describe institutions than literal streets.
Here’s the 10 streets that appear to be most famous, at least according to Instagram.
Hashtag count: 1,056,081
Neon-lit Art Deco buildings and a palm-fringed drive make this stretch of Miami photogenic during the daytime and at night.
Hashtag count: 1,056,081 (for Wynwood Walls)
With color-drenched murals in every direction, Wynwood Walls is an epicenter for street art. Tourists can also by tickets to Wynwood Walls street art museum, which has a few dozen hand-sprayed murals plus street art galleries and shops.
Hashtag count: 840,049
Iconic bars slinging go-cups of boozy beverages line Bourbon Street, which is in the heart of the French Quarter and a Mardi Gras main stage. Maison Bourbon, one of the longest-running jazz clubs, is an iconic Bourbon Street haunt.
Hasthag count: 824,100
Rolex, Dolce & Gabana, Jimmy Choo, Versace, and Valentino. Those are just some of the luxury retail residents on America’s designer-lined Rodeo Drive.
Hasthag count: 606,900
Las Vegas hashtags should really take off now that the 366-foot tall, 516-foot wide Sphere is illuminating Las Vegas. For prime Instagram content and a luxury stay, check into one of these best hotels in Las Vegas.
Hasthag count: 572,912
From the Empire State Building to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue’s buildings help define New York City’s famous skyline.
Hasthag count:485,000
Posing with a brass or terrazzo star is a rite of passage, so it’s no wonder there’s so many hashtags in Hollywood. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce created the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1958. Several “Walk of Fame” ceremonies take place throughout the year, and, this month, “Just a Girl” singer Gwen Stefani became the 2,764th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hasthag count: 353,000
Tourists love Michigan Avenue for its shops, restaurants, hotels, and museums. It also feels a bit Parisian, points out the Chicago Public Library. One of the entrances to the Van Buren METRA station mimics the Paris Metro and it connects to Notre Dame du Lac (a university, not a cathedral).
Hasthag count: 331,200
Mansions and manicured gardens surround Lombard Street, which is nicknamed “the crookedest street in the
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Vietnam’s cuisine has been shaped over generations by a rich tapestry of cultural influences. French colonialism introduced baguettes, leading to dishes like banh mi sandwiches; Vietnamese spring rolls are made with Chinese-style rice paper; and Indian and Thai influences are showcased via the widespread use of spices like star anise and curry powder.
There’s been a rockslide somewhere in the Maurienne Valley, deep in the French Alps. By the time I’m due to set off on an intricately planned, early autumn European rail trip from London to Athens, nearly a week has passed since the incident. My intended path through France, Italy and then on to Greece via sea had relied on a connection from Lyon to Milan passing directly through this region. Now the route is out of action and it could be months before the railway tracks are dug out from the rubble. Initially, I’m irate. En route to the Eurostar terminal at London’s St Pancras at 6.30am, however, I encourage myself to think differently.
With the cost of living on the rise, many Americans are on the hunt for cheap places to live that still offer a high quality of life. To help in the quest for the perfect place to call home, Empower—a financial services company—has issued a new report with the 20 most affordable cities in the United States.
A new study commissioned by hotel chain Premier Inn has revealed the “most beautiful” cities to visit in the fall. The study used eye-tracking technology to record the average length of time the participants spent looking at the image of each destination to find which cities around the world were considered the most eye-catching during the autumn months.
Amid the SAG-AFTRA writer strike, actress Danielle Pinnock needed somewhere to channel her creativity. Her friends were in France for Paris Fashion Week, and she had just returned home from her own trip to Europe, so, naturally, the bed bug infestation in Paris was top of mind.
Chicago is a place of culture, history, and artistic expression. This vibrant metropolis is home to a flourishing art scene, with numerous museums and galleries offering a diverse array of exhibitions and events. From exploring the works of Black American writers in the American Writers Museum to delving into the revolutionary art of Camille Claudel, and from celebrating the legacy of Pablo Picasso to witnessing the fascinating world of the Jewish deli, Chicago's art world is alive and thriving. Here is a closer look at the latest happenings in Chicago's art scene.
Europe has delayed yet again its new visa waiver system, which by May 2025 will require travelers from the United States and dozens more countries to get pre-approval to enter most European nations.
The Khaite designer Catherine Holstein was newly pregnant in the fall of 2022 when the French children’s wear brand Bonpoint reached out to her about collaborating on a capsule collection. Now, the 11 new designs, intended to fit babies and children up to 10 years old and made with materials that are gentle against sensitive skin, are launching on Oct. 25 with a campaign featuring Holstein’s now-seven-month-old son, Calder. Standout pieces include a billowy white cotton top with a ruffled collar, a whimsical red-and-white botanical print skirt and miniature versions of two Khaite mainstays: a double-breasted Tanner blazer and a wool version of the brand’s flare-sleeved Scarlet cardigan. “I’m just amazed at the conversations you can have with kids after the age of three, and what their perspective is,” says Holstein. “I wanted the collection to give them the option to really home in on their individuality.” The pieces most dear to the designer are those inspired by her 1980s childhood. “I had black corduroy overalls that I would wear with suspenders with cars on them and a Fair Isle cardigan. … I really wanted to capture that nostalgia.”
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour made headlines even before it began — by overwhelming booking platform Ticketmaster and drawing attention even from the U.S. Senate.
On a recent Friday afternoon, as most of my city dwelling friends were packing up their cars to drive to beachfront hotels or cozy houses in the country, I was on my way to a very different type of weekend getaway. After taking an overnight flight to London, I got on the Eurostar and headed to the French city of Lille, where the city’s Grande Braderie, Europe’s biggest flea market, was about to take place.