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Instagram-worthy Road Trip Stops

By Mer Norwood
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Roadside attractions are part of the fun of road trips, and so are snapping pictures of said roadside attractions. Make kitschy memories on your road trip with these photogenic landmarks – trust us, you’ll want to stop on your road trip for these one-of-a-kind places.

Photo by Sayali Dhamapurkar.

Seven Magic Mountains in Las Vegas, Nevada

If you’re looking for color in the middle of the desert, go no further than the Seven Magic Mountains. Located only ten miles from Las Vegas, Nevada, this rainbow-colored art installation is not to be missed. The seven colorful, stacked boulders each stand thirty feet high, and were created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone. Get the picture-perfect background by visiting them on your next trip to Vegas.

Photo by the Neon Museum.

The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada

Voted “Best Pop Culture Museum” by USA Today and boasting a 2.25 acre campus with over 250 signs, The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada is the perfect backdrop for pictures – both day and night. With many signs to choose from, go back in time and take a picture by the funky “Riviera Stardust” sign, the pink “Moulin Rouge” sign, or the “Hard Rock Café” guitar sign for unique photo-ops.

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Photo by @rachelartimephoto.

Salvation Mountain in Niland, California

Salvation Mountain in Niland, California is a man-made mountain created by artist Leonard Knight. Fastened with adobe mixed with straw and clay over ten years in the making, Knight estimates he has used over 100,0000 gallons of paint to spread his message of love on this colorful mountain.

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Photo by Cabazon Dinosaurs.

Cabazon Dinosaurs in Palm Springs, California

You won’t find dinosaurs as stylish as the Cabazon Dinosaurs, located right outside of Palm Springs, California. Pink Dinny and Mr. Rex have been around since 1975, and are their cute, painted outfits are constantly changing. Catch timely snapshots with these iconic roadside attractions, and make sure your ‘fit matches theirs, too.

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Photo by @aprettycoolhoteltour.
Photo by @aprettycoolhoteltour.

Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe, Utah

Bath tubs in the middle of the desert with red rock and waterfalls is probably the most unexpected, stunning photo backdrop on our list, but Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe, Utah hits the mark. Soak in mineral-rich waters with a soaking pass, and simply enjoy nature around you– while capturing it all for the ‘gram of course.

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