15 Delaware Instragrams worth following

If your curate your Instagram right, it can be an escapist retreat, a learning tool or an art gallery in your pocket — and while few people probably go hyperlocal on Instagram with all of the content from all over the world, there are local Instagrams that fill those niches, while reminding you that your own backyard is pretty cool.

For our latest social media roundup, we looked for Delaware ‘grams with eye-catching photos and not a lot of text-heavy posts. Some are people, some are orgs, some are businesses, but all have a handle on using their brand to make scrollers pause.

In no particular order, here are 15 of them:

1. Beth Baker

If you follow the #Delagram tag, you’ve probably seen Beth Baker’s stunning photographs of Sussex County.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ChkeXBjOR/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

2. Delaware Public Archive

Every day is a mini history lesson via vintage photographs, like this 1917 image of African American World War I draftees.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8D3PUKg0Uq/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

3. Delaware Fun-a-Day

February is Delaware Fun-a-Day Maker’s Month, when Delawareans take on the challenge to create a work of art each day, some of which are shared on its Instagram. The exhibit will March 6 to 15 at the Center for Creative Arts in Hockessin.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Xti9IFzu1/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

4. Miss Jone

Wilmington designer Miss Jone’s Mom Sh!t bags became a viral hit on Instagram, making her a true homegrown influencer.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B79pW5TlTte/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

5. State of Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

All kinds of artifacts, from the highly impactful to the fascinating mundane (like this old server pad from the Old Court House Tea Room) from the State of Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs collections.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MWsu1l3Ui/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

6. Delaware on Tap

The Delaware on Tap app offers all kinds of info on Delaware breweries. The Instagram is a particularly good place for it to show off local label art.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8R3CE7FK9I/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

7. AbbyVenture

This Delaware-based adventure blog follows Abby Shepherd on her travels around the U.S. and the world.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8NLAYalB9Y/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

8. Delaware Wild Lands

This nonprofit’s Instagram features lots of nature — including wild animals — in Delaware.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8O9pvFFmRC/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

9. Delaware Humane

Thinking about adopting a(nother) pet? Follow Delaware Humane for cute pics of available animals, as well as news when they run incentives like their 40 for $40.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Wbra3lBpn/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

10. Delaware Arts Spotlight

Who’s your favorite Delaware artist? If you don’t have a long list to choose from (or if you do but it’s never long enough), follow this Insta for mini features on members of the Delaware arts community.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8G7tDAFuoj/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

11. Del Pez Mexican Gastropub

We could do a whole post on local food Instagrams (in fact, we have), but Del Pez really has the food photography thing down.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MOzGuDcDn/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

12. Cozy Ever After

This Newark-based Etsy shop sells whimsical items for the home, and uses Instagram to draw people with its cute photos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Tq6yJHVM6/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

13. Nextfab Delaware

The Wilmington makerspace always has cool locally made items to share.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8aHm2MlmU2/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

14. Kyle Kaminski

Another Sussex County photographer who captures the best of the Delaware beaches.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Scj9DBpEl/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

15. Delaware Fresh Memes

Because sometimes you just want a locally relatable meme.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B58X0iCjQcp/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet