From mouth-watering restaurant reviews to items to add to your local bucket list, Boston’s influencers post it all.
Time to get following — we’ve compiled a list of the top Instagram accounts to add to your feed (plus one account that might look a bit familiar).
For the foodies
Marwa | @bostonfoodlist
- This Boston local showcases foodie experiences + events, plus the best dining in the city and beyond to more than 108k followers.
Maddie Gatto + Rachel Eng | @twotastebuddiez
- This duo of Northeastern and Boston College grads also has a large following on TikTok, bringing viewers along with them to coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.
Brunches of Boston | @brunchesofboston
- As the name suggests, this is the account to follow if you brunch a bunch. While you’re at it, check out our guide to 40+ local brunch spots.
Emily Chan | @bostonfoodgram
- Pro tip: check her Q+A story highlight for coffee shops, burger shops + cocktail bars to try.
Brittany Di Capua | @bostonfoodjournal
- Meals on heels, anyone? Brittany takes food photography a step up.
Jennifer Long | @bostonfoodbae
- Follow for all the best recommendations, from savory dumplings to sweet gelato. We especially love this guide to Asian-owned restaurants.
If there’s a notable streetscape, Matthew Dickey has likely documented it.
Photo by @streetscapecurator
Picture-perfect profiles
Matthew Dickey | @streetscapecurator
- Nobody knows Boston architecture quite like Matthew Dickey. Get to know the history buff behind this stellar streetscape feed.
Colleen Blair | @travelikealocalma
- If you’re feeling wanderlust lately, follow this Bay Stater for travel inspiration + things to do around New England any time of year.
Media by Marvin | @mediabymarvin
- We never get tired of seeing Boston from above — and really, any angle this photographer and videographer chooses.
Oleg Schapov | @oschapov
- This account takes drone photography to entirely new heights.
Brian | @brianmcw
- Brownstones + florals are the perfect combo, and this Boston photographer proves it.
Bret Clancy | @bretclancy
- Check out sweeping, stunning shots of Boston’s streets and iconic architecture.
Betsy Silverman | @betsysilvermancollage
- This Boston artist posts collages on everything from a busy Downtown Crossing to historic North End streets.
Local lifestylists
Alaina Pinto | @alainapinto
- The former Boston news reporter shares about day trips from the city, hidden gem experiences + local events.
Erika | @bostonbeergirl
- Sip back and relax while Erika highlights lots of local beers at taprooms around the state.
Carrie | @bostonbookfanatic
- From book reviews to aesthetic bookshelf photos, give this Boston bookstagrammer a follow for all things local + literary.
Steven Watson | @thepieddogwalker
- We paws-itively love the snaps from this local dog walker and photographer.
Kate Weiser | @bucketlistboston
- The Boston-based influencer shares everything from trendy bars to Red Sox games and shots of the Central Library.
Only In Boston | @onlyinbos
- The account that keeps ~350,000 followers laughing with commentary that only Bostonians would understand.
Jean Wang | @jean_wang
- This local mom combines a parenting blog, fashion inspiration + must-do Boston events all into one account.
BOStoday | @bostoday
- Oh yeah, that’s us — follow for breaking news in real time + even more events happening in our city.
