If you visited somewhere and didn’t snap a selfie on Instagram, did you even go?
Delaware County is full of spots that practically beg to be photographed—colorful backdrops, hidden gems, and the kind of views that make your camera roll a little more exciting. Grab your phone and your best angles, it’s time to chase the most Instagram-worthy moments in the 765.
Art That Pops
Start your visual adventure with Muncie’s bold walls and the kind of public art that makes you pause mid-walk and reach for your camera:
On the Mark, for the City – A mural-sized love letter to the community on the soon-to-open RoHo’s Muncie by We’re Trying Collective. Tip: golden hour makes the colors pop.
📍306 S Walnut St. Muncie
Gather & Grow – These bright, and community-driven murals turn the side of a southside sip shop into a snap spot. Painted by Sarah Shaffer.
📍Rosebud Coffee House (1805 S Hoyt Ave. Muncie)
Vulture Mural – A dramatic, edgy backdrop best enjoyed with a latte in hand.
📍The Cup (1606 W University Ave. Muncie)
Two Cats – A feline-friendly mural purr-fect for the cool-cat crowd.
📍The Village (1813 W. University Ave. Muncie)
More Love Mural at Future Choices – An explosion of color and kindness. Pose like you believe in a better world. Created by Chris Silva.
📍Future Choices building (905 S Walnut St. Muncie)
Cupcake Mural – A sugary-sweet spot for pastels, cupcakes, and pure joy.
📍Charmed Cupcake Co. (114 N Mulberry St. Muncie)
Light Installation & Buzzin’ Bees – Bright lights meets urban alleyway for electric after-dark photos. Designed by Future Firm and installed by MuncieArts.
📍Dave’s Alley in downtown Muncie
Extess Sculpture– A geometric gateway of painted aluminum that shifts with every step. It’s Muncie’s modern welcome mat—abstract, artistic, and undeniably cool.
📍Cornerstone Park (101 S Madison St. Muncie)
Flower Mural – This blooming brick wall should definitely be the background of your next profile pic.
📍The Barking Cow (103 W Elm St. Gaston)
Nature Calls (and She Brought Good Lighting)
Trade pavement for petals at these lush, leafy locales:
Scenic Gardens – Stroll among the sculptures, pause at the pond, and strike a romantic silhouette under the trellises.
📍Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie)
Christy Woods – A small but dreamy forest walk tucked away on Ball State’s campus, complete with wildflowers and the occasional curious squirrel.
📍Ball State University
📍Prairie Creek Reservoir – Water, woods, and wide-open skies. Great for nature shots or pretending you’re on a wellness retreat.
📍Morrow’s Meadow – Yorktown’s gem is a riverfront retreat made for families, pets, and golden-hour engagement shoots.
White River – Float your worries away on the White River. Perfect for laid-back tubing or a scenic paddle with your favorite crew.
📍Canoe Country (6660 S. County Rd. 900 W, Daleville)
Campus Vibes
Take a walk and see Muncie through the lens of a Cardinal or local. These historic and cool sculptures have stories and the gardens will make you look twice. Beneficence (a.k.a. Benny) – Ball State’s iconic statue is all class and charisma. Legend says if she waves, you’re graduating.
📍Ball State University
📍 Ball State Quad – Red brick, ivy, and classic collegiate vibes. Bring a book or a cap-and-gown.
📍DOMA (David Owsley Museum of Art) – Whether you shoot the classical façade or step inside for gallery glamor, it’s an aesthetic win.
📍Rinard Orchid Greenhouse – A tropical treasure tucked into Ball State’s campus. Lush, vibrant, and blooming year-round, it’s the perfect pop of color (and humidity) for a dreamy indoor shoot.
Bridges, Rails & Hidden Gems
For something rustic, romantic, or a little off the beaten path:
Kitselman Bridge – Where industrial elegance meets sky drama. Ideal for silhouettes or slow strolls.
📍Muncie, IN off E Jackson St.
Extra Extra!
Looking for a day trip across East Central Indiana to explore America’s favorite lasagna-loving cat? Check out the Garfield Trail!
Tag Us or It Didn’t Happen
While you’re snapping selfies or family portraits, be sure to tag your favorite spots with #DestinationMuncie. You just might inspire someone else’s next frame-worthy day out.
