Most Instagrammable Spots in PoCo

If you’re wanting to give your Instagram followers something to rave about while you’re in Pocahontas County, this is the blog post for you! We’ve gathered up some of our most instagrammable spots throughout the county for you to grab some great shots from. We’ve separated each spot into five separate categories, depending on what you’re looking for: nature & scenic, murals, history & landmarks, food, and hidden in plain sight.

Nature / Scenic

If the adventurer in you is looking for scenic photo opportunities that allow you to explore nature, this is the category for you! Every season has beautiful moments to capture at any of these locations in the county:

• Sunken Grove Overlook
• Swan Lake Overlook
• Little Clear Lake 
• Three Rivers Trail 

Murals

You’ll want to track down some of these murals and paintings if you’re an arts admirer. A lot of them are pretty easy to find following the main routes around town, and you might even find some we don’t have listed by doing that! If you need help locating a specific mural, you can contact City Hall in each community to get more specific directions.

• 9/11 Mural in Varina 
• Limestone Capital Mural in Gilmore City
• Amvets Legion Hall Murals in Pocahontas
• Paintings in Oil & Acrylics

History / Landmarks

There is plenty of history in Pocahontas and several landmarks to accommodate them. Some of them can be found on the main routes, while others take some exploring off the beaten path to find. Any of the suggested landmarks below are sure to peak the interest of your followers:

• Old Rolfe Marker
• Princess Statue 
• Freedom Rock
• Veterans’ Memorial

Food

Let’s face the facts: food pictures have become their own microcosm on Instagram. There’s something so satisfying about capturing a picture of your delightful meal or drink before that first bite or sip. Here are just a few places in the county that serve some Instagram worthy dishes:

• Family Table
• Aspen Leaf Cafe & Coffee House
• Laurens Country Club
• Highway 7 Cafe

Hidden in Plain Sight

Sometimes there is beauty right in front of us, hidden in plain sight. Whether you’re looking for unique backgrounds for your selfies or just locations with potential, try visiting some of these spots:

• Memory Lane
• Gateway Park
• Rhythm & Blooms
• Any of the several public libraries throughout the county.

And that does it for our suggestions! There are many more Instagram worthy spots in our county, so be sure to browse all of our attractions to see if any others trip your fancy. While you’re out and about capturing photos, you might as well do some shopping! Be sure to use our Map of PoCo to plan the best route for your adventure.