Houston pride comes in many different forms. Whether it’s cheering on one of our pro sports teams, indulging in uniquely local cuisine like Vietnamese crawfish, or defending Space City to out-of-towners, we love celebrating our city.
Instagrammers are no exception. From documenting the city’s mouthwatering dishes to showing off the beautiful skyline, there are tons of Houston-based accounts dedicated to finding the best this city has to offer. As one of the nation’s hotspots for contemporary art, Instagram-loving foodies, and creative photographers, Houston is pretty damn photogenic.
For some serious Bayou City love and inspiration in your feed, follow these 13 accounts.
@houstoncity
When it feels like 120 degrees outside and you need reminding that Houston is the best city on Earth, take a peek at @houstoncity. Gorgeous pictures of city lights, Galveston palm trees, and colorful sunsets will set you right.
@bestfoodhouston
It’s tough to keep up with all the food-related accounts in Houston (see @houstonfoodbloggercollective), but @bestfoodhouston’s handle says it all. With a variety of mouthwatering pictures ranging from sushi burritos to mac n’ cheese sandwiches to acai bowls, I dare you to scroll through their feed without drooling.
@bendesotophotography
Local photographer Ben DeSoto has more than three decades of photojournalism work under his belt, which is why every day is #ThrowbackThursday on his account. His old school photos capture shots of the Houston concert scene in the 1980s, along with the occasional cityscape.
@houpulse
Houston Pulse has the perfect picture for every occasion. If it’s a rainy day, they post about it. If it’s a holiday or National Something or Other day, they post about it. They really are “the pulse of Houston.”
@nasajohnson
No trip to Houston is complete without a visit to the Johnson Space Center. Make your feed more educational with telescope news, updates on the new class of astronauts, and a peek at the latest celebrity visitors.
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@drihani12
Designer Dalia Rihani’s “Home of the Heights” project will add a creative twist to your daily dose of Houston inspo. What started as a birthday present for her fiance turned into a growing collection of illustrations celebrating the homes of the historic Heights neighborhood.
@dynamite_will
For a different take on Clutch City, check out local photographer @dynamite_will’s closer look at Houston architecture. His dark color scheme makes our city look like a land of mystery and intrigue.
@houstonhotspots
The local gurus behind @houstonhotspots are out to discover the best of the best in Houston to share with their followers. They give you the lowdown on new restaurants, upcoming events, and where to find the most stacked ice cream cones around.
@houston_photographers
For a good snapshot of life in Houston, look no further than @houston_photographers. Crowdsourcing photos and videos from locals, the account showcases the many different views of Houston.
@dayfornightfest
The breakout music and art festival Day for Night takes place every winter, but it keeps its Instagram updated year-round. Think interviews and updates from festival artists, cool light installations, and concert pics to get you psyched for December.
@htx_
Postcards from Houston explores different aspects of Clutch City from food to brews to festivals to architecture. The more personalized account features creative, eye-catching pics that go easier on the editing for a more approachable view of Houston.
@hipster_hotspots
Lifestyle blogger Nanja moved to Houston from abroad a couple of years ago and hasn’t stopped exploring since. For trendy coffee shops, healthier bites, and colorful plates, she’s got you covered.
@igofhouston
The Houston Instagram Community captures the soul of Houston through art, architecture, sports, street art, and more. Basically, our city never looked cooler.
If you're not following Nasa's Johnson Space Center (@nasajohnson [https://www.instagram.com/nasajohnson/]), can you really call yourself a Houstonian?
