Picture Perfect: Painted murals popping up all over NoVA

“Would you mind taking a picture of us?” Here’s where to get photos worth sharing.

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Photo courtesy of Ballston Quarter

We’re heading to Ballston Quarter for the new shops and restaurants. But, we’re also going for the hashtags. The recently opened Arlington destination has an entire “Instagram Alley” dedicated to adding even more fun to your feed. Here, check out a few of our other favorite places to get social.

Mosaic District

2905 District Ave., Fairfax, @mosaicdistrict

The open air shopping destination is an Instagrammer’s dream with colorful murals around every corner. (Photo courtesy of Mosaic District) 

 

Photo courtesy of Mosaic District

Ballston Quarter

4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, @ballstonquarter

Up and away! There’s no shortage of eye-popping art to stage super cute Instagram moments in the brand new Ballston Quarter. (Photo courtesy of Ballston Quarter)
Photo courtesy of Ballston District

The Block Food Hall

4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, @theblockva

The Falls Church food hall is full of culinary delights—and whimsical murals. (Photo courtesy of The Block)

Chefscape

1602 Village Market Blvd. SE, Leesburg, @chefscape

Local chalk artist Tonia Priolo designed this over-the-top mural, an instant Instagram classic. (Photo by Rey Lopez)

This post originally appeared in our June 2019 issue. For more things to do, subscribe to our newsletter.

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