{"id":70893,"date":"2025-05-14T11:13:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T15:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/?p=70893"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T15:13:06","slug":"the-20-most-instagram-worthy-spots-in-muncie-delaware-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/the-20-most-instagram-worthy-spots-in-muncie-delaware-county\/","title":{"rendered":"The 20 Most Instagram\u2013worthy Spots in Muncie & Delaware County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you visited somewhere and didn\u2019t snap a selfie on Instagram, did you even go? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware County is full of spots that practically beg to be photographed\u2014colorful 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\u2019s time to chase the most Instagram-worthy moments in the 765. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art That Pops<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your visual adventure with Muncie\u2019s bold walls and the kind of public art that makes you pause mid-walk and reach for your camera: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Mark, for the City<\/strong> \u2013 A mural-sized love letter to the community on the soon-to-open RoHo\u2019s Muncie by We\u2019re Trying Collective. Tip: golden hour makes the colors pop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd306 S Walnut St. Muncie <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gather & Grow <\/strong>\u2013 These bright, and community-driven murals turn the side of a southside sip shop into a snap spot. Painted by Sarah Shaffer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdRosebud Coffee House<\/a> (1805 S Hoyt Ave. Muncie) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Rosebud Coffee House<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vulture Mural<\/strong> \u2013 A dramatic, edgy backdrop best enjoyed with a latte in hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdThe Cup (1606 W University Ave. Muncie) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of The Cup<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Two Cats<\/strong> \u2013 A feline-friendly mural purr-fect for the cool-cat crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdThe Village (1813 W. University Ave. Muncie) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Love Mural at Future Choices<\/strong> \u2013 An explosion of color and kindness. Pose like you believe in a better world. Created by Chris Silva.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdFuture Choices building (905 S Walnut St. Muncie)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Ball State Daily<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cupcake Mural<\/strong> \u2013 A sugary-sweet spot for pastels, cupcakes, and pure joy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdCharmed Cupcake Co.<\/a> (114 N Mulberry St. Muncie) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Charmed Cupcake Co. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Light Installation & Buzzin\u2019 Bees<\/strong> \u2013 Bright lights meets urban alleyway for electric after-dark photos. Designed by Future Firm and installed by MuncieArts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdDave\u2019s Alley in downtown Muncie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Extess Sculpture<\/strong>\u2013 A geometric gateway of painted aluminum that shifts with every step. It\u2019s Muncie\u2019s modern welcome mat\u2014abstract, artistic, and undeniably cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdCornerstone Park (101 S Madison St. Muncie) 
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Courtesy of Project One Studio<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Flower Mural<\/strong> \u2013 This blooming brick wall should definitely be the background of your next profile pic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdThe Barking Cow<\/a> (103 W Elm St. Gaston) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Barking Cow<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nature Calls (and She Brought Good Lighting)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trade pavement for petals at these lush, leafy locales: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scenic Gardens<\/strong> \u2013 Stroll among the sculptures, pause at the pond, and strike a romantic silhouette under the trellises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdMinnetrista Museum & Gardens<\/a> (1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Minnetrista Museum & Gardens<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Christy Woods<\/strong> \u2013 A small but dreamy forest walk tucked away on Ball State\u2019s campus, complete with wildflowers and the occasional curious squirrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdBall State University <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of BSU<\/em>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdPrairie Creek Reservoir<\/strong> \u2013 Water, woods, and wide-open skies. Great for nature shots or pretending you’re on a wellness retreat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Ball State Daily<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdMorrow\u2019s Meadow<\/strong> \u2013 Yorktown\u2019s gem is a riverfront retreat made for families, pets, and golden-hour engagement shoots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Morrow\u2019s Meadow<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

White River <\/strong>\u2013 Float your worries away on the White River. Perfect for laid-back tubing or a scenic paddle with your favorite crew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdCanoe Country (6660 S. County Rd. 900 W, Daleville) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Canoe Country<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campus Vibes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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)<\/strong> \u2013 Ball State\u2019s iconic statue is all class and charisma. Legend says if she waves, you\u2019re graduating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdBall State University <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of BSU<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Ball State Quad<\/strong> \u2013 Red brick, ivy, and classic collegiate vibes. Bring a book or a cap-and-gown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of BSU<\/em>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdDOMA (David Owsley Museum of Art)<\/strong> \u2013 Whether you shoot the classical fa\u00e7ade or step inside for gallery glamor, it\u2019s an aesthetic win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of DOMA at BSU<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdRinard Orchid Greenhouse<\/strong> \u2013 A tropical treasure tucked into Ball State\u2019s campus. Lush, vibrant, and blooming year-round, it\u2019s the perfect pop of color (and humidity) for a dreamy indoor shoot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Visit Indiana<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bridges, Rails & Hidden Gems<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For something rustic, romantic, or a little off the beaten path: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitselman Bridge<\/strong> \u2013 Where industrial elegance meets sky drama. Ideal for silhouettes or slow strolls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccdMuncie, IN off E Jackson St. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of The Star Press<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Extra Extra!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a day trip across East Central Indiana to explore America\u2019s favorite lasagna-loving cat? Check out the Garfield Trail<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tag Us or It Didn\u2019t Happen<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you’re snapping selfies or family portraits, be sure to tag your favorite spots with #DestinationMuncie<\/strong>. You just might inspire someone else\u2019s next frame-worthy day out. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you visited somewhere and didn\u2019t snap a selfie on Instagram, did you even go?  Delaware County is full of spots that practically beg to be photographed\u2014colorful backdrops, hidden gems, and the kind of views that make your camera roll a little more exciting. Grab your phone and your best…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":70896,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[232],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-public-art"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70893"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70893\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70920,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70893\/revisions\/70920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}