5 New Jersey Inspired Instagram Accounts To Follow #SMDay

By Kenneth Barilari

In honor of Social Media Day, #HipNJ has searched Instagram to find five accounts that showcase everything great in the Garden State! Check them out below, and be sure to “follow” them!

1. New Jersey Is Beautiful

This morning’s sunrise from Asbury Park, NJ captured by @suzanne_ap! #NJisBeautiful

A photo posted by New Jersey Is Beautiful (@newjerseyisbeautiful) on Jun 17, 2016 at 6:53am PDT

This account posts photos that showcase the beauty of New Jersey. Their posts are a breathtaking reminder that Jersey has so much to offer.

2. Yelp New Jersey

Happy national donut day! Get your fix at one of the many NJ Donut Shops @broadst_doughco @duckdonuts_middletown_nj @glazeartisan @montclairbread @topthatdonuts @shoregooddonuts

A photo posted by Yelp New Jersey (@yelpnewjersey) on Jun 3, 2016 at 6:20am PDT

This account posts photos of food from New Jersey restaurants, giving you some delicious suggestions. If you are looking to try a new place, head over to this account and enjoy.

3. New Jersey Isn’t Boring

#Repost @arcstu ・・・isn’t it awesome when your community lets you shut down an entire street all in the name of fitness? we had to take a pic of this awesome group of #yogis taking over #churchstreet ! #montclair really is where it’s at! #powerflowyoga #yotiki #fitness #fitfam #fit #community #workout #yoga #yogi #gathering #people #love #stretch #strengthen #workout #workhard #together #sweat #summer #montclair #montclairnj #newjersey #montclaircenter #newjersey #jersey

A photo posted by New Jersey Isn’t Boring (@newjerseyisntboring) on Jun 23, 2016 at 6:03pm PDT

This account posts photos of all things fun happening in Jersey! After checking out out their posts, you’ll see that it’s true…NJ definitely is not boring!

4. New Jersey Haunted Houses

Real haunt of the week: Marlboro Psych. Hospital ? #realhauntedplaces #hauntedplaces #haunted #hauntedhouses #spooky #spookyplaces #ghoststories #scarystories #marlboropsychhospital #marlboro #newjersey #njhh #hauntednewjersey #hauntedhospitals

A photo posted by New Jersey Haunted Houses (@newjerseyhauntedhouses) on Mar 22, 2016 at 9:43am PDT

This account posts photos from a different real haunted house located in New Jersey every week. If you’re feeling brave, check them out!

5. Jersey Collective 

sunrise in jersey city @macaloin for @jerseycollective

A photo posted by Jersey Collective (@jerseycollective) on Jun 27, 2016 at 5:04am PDT

Each week, a different NJ photogrpaher takes over this account, posting photos that showcase the beauty and variety of the Garden State.

While you’re at it, be sure to follow #HipNJ on Instagram to keep up with all things New Jersey!

It’s a beautiful night to be out and about, whether in #HipNJ or #AcrossTheRiver! #YankeeStadium #POTD #CenterField #NYC #NJ ⚾️

A photo posted by Hip New Jersey (@hip_nj) on Jun 11, 2016 at 5:50pm PDT