
You’ve seen them for LA, NYC, and Miami, but I wanted to break the mold a little and share the most Insta-worthy spots in RVA!
I’m a proud Richmonder, as I was born and raised here, and I love that my city has some beautiful hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems that make for the best photo ops. So if you’re ever traveling through Richmond, make sure to stop at a couple of these spots to get the best Insta shot! You’ve seen them on my feed, and now I’m sharing where they’re at!
Happy travels!

The “Tuscan” Home on Monument Ave
2315 Monument Avenue West
I’ve taken photos here three times for myself and several times for others. It’s a beautiful place that doesn’t even look like it belongs in Richmond. The home is no longer occupied and is used primarily as a spot for wedding photos!
Quirk Hotel (and rooftop bar)
201 W Broad Street
While this may be a hotel, it’s also one of the most picturesque places in Richmond. They do charge a fee and ask you to sign a consent form to take photos there now, but if you want a heavy dose of pink, it’s a great spot.


The VMFA (Virginia Museum of Fine Arts)
200 N Boulevard Ave
Inside or out, the VMFA is a gorgeous place to visit and take pictures. Just keep in mind that if you’re indoors, you need to keep your flash turned off.
Ironclad Coffee Roasters
1805 E Grace Street
Like good coffee? Want a wonderfully urban, cozy place to hang out and take photos? This is the perfect place for you. Be polite of the customers around you. Some may be working or studying, so you can even call ahead to find out if they’re busy.


The Graduate (and their rooftop bar)
301 W Franklin Street
Hands down my favorite hotel in Richmond, as well as my favorite rooftop bar. During the spring and summer, you’ll find me here nonstop, drinking frosé and taking a million photos!
Gather
920 Mt Hermon Road
My mom surprised me with a trip out to this gorgeous gift shop. The grounds are stunning, the bright red truck in the front is an ideal photo op, and there are so many fabulous gifts to get your hands on.


Hot Diggity Donuts
1213 Hull Street
I absolutely love this fantastic donut shop. There’s a neon sign, gingham wallpaper, and even the bathroom is perfect for a selfie. Just take my advice and head here for yummy treats and a photo.
Mon Chou
312 E Grace Street
I didn’t even know this place would be cute the first time I visited. I just wanted some yummy tea and a macaron. When I walked inside, I was thrilled with the plant paradise and gorgeous aesthetic that’s picture perfect around every corner.


The Canal Walk
1201 Haxall Point
Street art, river views, canal boat tours, and cute cacti that give off some Arizona vibes in the middle of RVA. So much color, and a beautiful place to take a walk during golden hour.
Miller and Rhoads
230 N 6th Street
It may just be a mural in front of an apartment building, but my gosh it’s an adorable mural. Totally stylish and perfect for a fashion shoot.


Whisk
2100 E Main Street
I used to frequent this café so often I had my own hashtag for the photos I took there. I don’t get to visit as often anymore, but I still love getting a quick snap each time I swing by. They’ve got delectable pastries, delicious mocha lattes, and both indoor and out have great photo spots.
Collette Miller Wings at LIFT Coffee Shop & Café
218 W Broad Street
I remember seeing these wings all over Instagram, and had no clue that there was a pair in RVA. It’s on the back patio of a café, and every time I’ve visited, I’ve had to take a photo. The wings are too gorgeous to pass up.


Pink Brick at Andres Day Spa & Unique Gifts
449 Forest Ave, Henrico
This hot pink brick wall is way too fun to not visit for a photoshoot. In fact, this photo ended up getting turned into a fashion illustration that I now have in my office. It’s so bright and cheery, and I’ve even taken photos for others here as well.
RVA’s “Painted Ladies” on Main St
1201-1309 W Main Street
You know the Painted Ladies in San Francisco, right? Well, we have our own version of them right here in Richmond. These pastel-colored buildings are all in a row, and if you’re looking for a specific color as your background, you’ll probably find it here!


The “Wavy Building” – McGuire Woods
800 E Canal Street
I’ve taken more photos here than I can count. Of myself, my husband, other bloggers, and sometimes just the building itself. It’s such cool architecture and there’s parking right in front of it, which makes it the perfect spot for a quick and easy photoshoot.
Pretty Pink Wall at Broad Street Vet
3320 W Broad Street
What kind of blogger would I be if I didn’t include this iconic pink wall in Richmond? Crazy enough, it’s the outside of a veterinary clinic, but it’s just so cute. I suggest visiting on a cloudy day, because otherwise the sun pours down right on the building, making it tricky to shoot.


Sefton Coffee Co
24 N 8th Street
I couldn’t end this post without sharing the coffee shop that I take a photo in front of at the beginning of every year. Of course, I visit way more often than once a year, because in addition to their cute shop, they make the yummiest chai lattes!

Sarah says
Aaaaaaaah this is by far one of my favorite posts from you!!! I just wish I lived in RVA 🙁 Next time I visit we have to shoot at all these locations!!! <3
Stephanie Whitman says
Aww twin, if you get the chance to visit again, I’ll take you to all these spots and more! 🙂
Donna says
These are great!!!
Debbie Savage says
This is so amazing! Wow, love the different spots you featured! I want to visit all!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
Ashley Zeal says
So pretty! Makes me want to plan a trip!
Caitlin says
Okay I actually need this because my aunt lives in Baltimore but is going to be heading to Richmond for a few months for work! This makes me want to visit her even more 😉
Stephanie Whitman says
No way! That’s great news! Maybe we will get the chance to meet up and shoot at some of these fun spots 🙂
Shelby Back says
this is such a cute roundup! so many instaworthy places to shoot!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
Lauren says
This is making me miss RVA so much! Such a great round-up, and looking beautiful as always! Thanks for including me 🙂
Xx,
Lauren | http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com
Stephanie Whitman says
Aww girl RVA definitely misses you. You’ll have to come back and visit sometime soon! I’m so glad I got the chance to include you. Thanks for letting me! 🙂
Rachael Thomas says
So many cute spots, and I love that pink brick wall! I need to find little gems like this in my city.
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
Ashley DTKAustin says
All of these spots are so perfect!! I always love these guides if I plan to travel!! So fun!
Laura || Walking in Memphis in says
Oh my GOSH! So many beautiful Instagram worthy spots! I wish I had a place like this close to me to get some amazing shots. This is great to keep in mind if I travel there.
Kate says
Love all of these spots! Such gorgeous shots!
Sarah Lindner says
Some seriously amazingly cute spots in RVA! I wish long island had cute spots like this! Love the drinks with a view!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says
Oh my GOSH! So many beautiful Instagram worthy spots! I wish I had a place like this close to me to get some amazing shots. This is great to keep in mind if I travel there.
Nataly says
There are so many cute spots where you live! I will keep this in mind if I am traveling here!
Kate says
Love all of these spots! Such gorgeous shots!
Dylan says
So many great colors to work with. Lots of beautiful spots, good eye!
Dylan
http://www.lifebydylan.com
Margret says
Ok these are all amazing and now it def makes me wanna come and visit to take pictures!! <3
Dylan says
So many great colors to work with. Lots of beautiful spots, good eye!
Dylan
http://www.lifebydylan.com
Lavenda Memory says
What a super informative and pretty post!
Laura Leigh says
I will definitely be keeping these in mind. I’m a huge fan of Richmond and have been a couple times. Next time, I will definitely be hitting up a lot of these spots. Thanks for sharing gal!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Steph says
Oh my goodness these are amazing. I would love to visit someday!
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Laura Leigh says
I will definitely be keeping these in mind. I’m a huge fan of Richmond and have been a couple times. Next time, I will definitely be hitting up a lot of these spots. Thanks for sharing gal!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Steph says
Oh my goodness these are amazing. I would love to visit someday!
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Jenna says
I literally plan my life around insta worthy spots. EMBARASSING. lol!!
Patty says
All these spots look so fun and amazing! Would love to visit.
xo, Patty
http://www.pattyskloset.com
Jenna says
I literally plan my life around insta worthy spots. EMBARASSING. lol!!
Patty says
All these spots look so fun and amazing! Would love to visit.
xo, Patty
http://www.pattyskloset.com
Laura says
These spots are so cool! The wavy building is my fav!
xx
Laura
http://www.initialsla.com
Sara says
Wow, Richmond looks so so beautiful! And your photos are giving me major travel feels!
xo, Sara
Laura says
These spots are so cool! The wavy building is my fav!
xx
Laura
http://www.initialsla.com
Lindsey says
Taking notes of all these spots so I can check them out next time I’m at home!
Lindsey
http://www.seamlesssea.com
Sara says
Wow, Richmond looks so so beautiful! And your photos are giving me major travel feels!
xo, Sara
Lindsey says
Taking notes of all these spots so I can check them out next time I’m at home!
Lindsey
http://www.seamlesssea.com
Shira says
I need a road trip statttttttt! 🙂 such a great roundup and now I’m checking the others!
Nicole @ What Nicole Wore says
I had no idea that Richmond had so many cute spots! I grew up in NoVA so I can’t get over all of these.
Shira says
I need a road trip statttttttt! 🙂 such a great roundup and now I’m checking the others!
Nicole @ What Nicole Wore says
I had no idea that Richmond had so many cute spots! I grew up in NoVA so I can’t get over all of these.
Sabrina says
Love this! Wanna check all these spots
Sabrina | Gypsy Tan
http://www.gypsytan.co
Sabrina says
Love this! Wanna check all these spots
Sabrina | Gypsy Tan
http://www.gypsytan.co
Life of a Sister says
Ok…now I have to go here…looks amazing!
Laura says
Wow all these spots are so cute and definitely Insta worthy!!!
xo, Laura
http://www.have-need-want.com/blog
Nina says
All such great Insta spots!
Xo, Nina
Law of Fashion Blog
Audrey Stowe says
There are some SERIOUS insta worthy spots in RVA. So gorgeous! I love how colorful and bright everything is, I wish I had that here!
Stephanie // A Sparkle Factor says
WOW so many gorgeous spots, I had no idea!! I’m definitely pinning this for any future trips to the area! And… need to check out your Miami guide lol!
Kasey | Running in Heels says
So many great spots! These photos are stunning!
Lina Melo says
I didn’t know how many and beautiful spots are in RVA! Also, I love so much your outfits and your pictures
Vicky says
I love this post! My husband and I moved to RVA from South Africa in 2018 and I always discover cute new places on your page
Jerrieal Small says
Wow such a great guide! It’s always good to see other city’s most IG worthy spots!
Rachel says
I need to plan a trip down to RVA ASAP! All of these spots are gorgeous.
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Carolyn says
Oh wow, these are all really great spots! That first one that looks like a fairy tale place is so cute. You’re great at finding these insta-worthy spots! Thanks for sharing these!
Monica says
I love this guide! So many insta-worthy locales in Richmond!
Delia Atenea says
Wow Stephanie this city is so beautiful! I need to make my way up there at least for a photo session! So cool!
Carolyn says
Oh wow, these are all really great spots! That first one that looks like a fairy tale place is so cute. You’re great at finding these insta-worthy spots! Thanks for sharing these!
Monica says
I love this guide! So many insta-worthy locales in Richmond!
Kileen says
All of these photos and spots are so instaworthy!! Definitely need to bookmark this post for future reference! Thanks for sharing babe!
Kileen
cute & little
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
My goodness, you really know how to track down a gorgeous background! I wish their was a worldwide online guide to the most Instagrammable places so whenever you went somewhere new, you’d know exactly where to go to get good photos 😂 🙌
Hina Siddiqui says
These pictures are really stunning. Awesome spots not only for Instagrammers, but for anyone who loves photography.
Kileen says
All of these photos and spots are so instaworthy!! Definitely need to bookmark this post for future reference! Thanks for sharing babe!
Kileen
cute & little
Caylee Connelly says
Oh my gosh these shots are so cute! I am obsessed with that pink wall. My husband and I are only about 3 hours from there so we’ll definitely have to make a day trip out of this and check out some of these spots!
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
My goodness, you really know how to track down a gorgeous background! I wish their was a worldwide online guide to the most Instagrammable places so whenever you went somewhere new, you’d know exactly where to go to get good photos 😂 🙌
Laura Beth Allen says
Holy moly gorgeous shots! I love all of these locations, including the turquoise door, how gorgeous! Love these photo ideas!
Hina Siddiqui says
These pictures are really stunning. Awesome spots not only for Instagrammers, but for anyone who loves photography.
Caylee Connelly says
Oh my gosh these shots are so cute! I am obsessed with that pink wall. My husband and I are only about 3 hours from there so we’ll definitely have to make a day trip out of this and check out some of these spots!
Erin says
So so many good Insta worthy shots in RVa! Love our city
Lizzie says
So many cute and Instagrammable locations! I would love to visit all of these!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Laura Beth Allen says
Holy moly gorgeous shots! I love all of these locations, including the turquoise door, how gorgeous! Love these photo ideas!
Sarah Lindner says
so fun and pretty!!
xoxo Sarah
Erin says
So so many good Insta worthy shots in RVa! Love our city
Emely Turish (lux&pups) says
I have never been to Richmond. But I am always traveling and looking for IG worthy places! I’ll def save this post.
Candace says
These are the cutest photos!! Thank you so much for sharing these locations. I want to come visit!
Lizzie says
So many cute and Instagrammable locations! I would love to visit all of these!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Cathy says
What a fun post! I love how you separated them by color code. These spots are all perfect for insta shots!!
XOXO
Cathy
Sarah Lindner says
so fun and pretty!!
xoxo Sarah
Emely Turish (lux&pups) says
I have never been to Richmond. But I am always traveling and looking for IG worthy places! I’ll def save this post.
Candace says
These are the cutest photos!! Thank you so much for sharing these locations. I want to come visit!
Beth says
My daughter went to grad school in Richmond, and it is such a pretty city. It was fun to recognize a few of the places from my visit with her. The Lewis Ginther Botanical Garden is another great place for photos in Richmond.
Kiara Carniewski says
I might be heading to that area soon because my best friend recently moved a little south of there. You have found ALL the best spots for IG, girl. And can I just say that all of your photos are so stunning. You’re beyond photogenic, and I love your vibes. Thanks so much for sharing!
Jasmine Vargas says
AHH so many cute places. We are slowly getting cute walls or places that are IG worthy.
Deborah says
I LOVE RVA – it really does have really gorgeous spots for Instagram! I should do a post like this for DC!
Becky says
There are so many really cool spots there! I especially love the ones at the museum!
Tonya Morris says
Now I’m dying for an RVA road trip! Love these spots!
Taylor Mobley says
Ok I’m obsessed with how you did this post?????? I so wish there was a guide like this for every spot!
Jasmine Vargas says
AHH so many cute places. We are slowly getting cute walls or places that are IG worthy.
Taylor Aube says
This is such a great roundup of locations! i’m always looking for good spots for the gram so guides like these are always super helpful! I know someone in RVA is eyeing it now!
Laura S says
These are SWOON-worthy! So cute!
Deborah says
I LOVE RVA – it really does have really gorgeous spots for Instagram! I should do a post like this for DC!
Laura says
This was such a fun post! I’m definitely pinning for later so that whenever I visit RVA I’ll know all the spots to go!
xo, Laura
Becky says
There are so many really cool spots there! I especially love the ones at the museum!
Taylor Mobley says
Ok I’m obsessed with how you did this post?????? I so wish there was a guide like this for every spot!
Taylor Aube says
This is such a great roundup of locations! i’m always looking for good spots for the gram so guides like these are always super helpful! I know someone in RVA is eyeing it now!
Laura says
This was such a fun post! I’m definitely pinning for later so that whenever I visit RVA I’ll know all the spots to go!
xo, Laura
Ada says
Love all of these spots! So cute.
Ada says
Love all of these spots! So cute.
Tara Fuller says
a) love all of these spots. b) i’m obsessed with this post! it’s so creative, colorful, and cute!
Nailil says
Oh wow, what a fun guide. These places look amazing girl for photos girl.
Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
Jami Ray says
So many pretty spots! I need to plan a trip there!
Ifeoluwa says
This is such a nice round up! Looks so cool, I love how this is put together
Annie says
I’m heading to RVA next month – thanks for the advice!
Ashley Zeal says
So pretty! Makes me want to plan a trip!
Shelby Back says
this is such a cute roundup! so many instaworthy places to shoot!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
Caitlin says
Okay I actually need this because my aunt lives in Baltimore but is going to be heading to Richmond for a few months for work! This makes me want to visit her even more 😉
Stephanie Whitman says
No way! That’s great news! Maybe we will get the chance to meet up and shoot at some of these fun spots 🙂
Debbie Savage says
This is so amazing! Wow, love the different spots you featured! I want to visit all!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
Sarah says
Aaaaaaaah this is by far one of my favorite posts from you!!! I just wish I lived in RVA 🙁 Next time I visit we have to shoot at all these locations!!! <3
Stephanie Whitman says
Aww twin, if you get the chance to visit again, I’ll take you to all these spots and more! 🙂
Lauren says
This is making me miss RVA so much! Such a great round-up, and looking beautiful as always! Thanks for including me 🙂
Xx,
Lauren | http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com
Stephanie Whitman says
Aww girl RVA definitely misses you. You’ll have to come back and visit sometime soon! I’m so glad I got the chance to include you. Thanks for letting me! 🙂
Sarah Lindner says
Some seriously amazingly cute spots in RVA! I wish long island had cute spots like this! Love the drinks with a view!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
Ashley DTKAustin says
All of these spots are so perfect!! I always love these guides if I plan to travel!! So fun!
Donna says
These are great!!!
Annie says
I’m heading to RVA next month – thanks for the advice!
Jami Ray says
So many pretty spots! I need to plan a trip there!
Tara Fuller says
a) love all of these spots. b) i’m obsessed with this post! it’s so creative, colorful, and cute!
Nailil says
Oh wow, what a fun guide. These places look amazing girl for photos girl.
Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
Ifeoluwa says
This is such a nice round up! Looks so cool, I love how this is put together
Margret says
Ok these are all amazing and now it def makes me wanna come and visit to take pictures!! <3
Nataly says
There are so many cute spots where you live! I will keep this in mind if I am traveling here!
Rachael Thomas says
So many cute spots, and I love that pink brick wall! I need to find little gems like this in my city.
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com