Most Instagram-Worthy Spots on Campus | The University of Arizona

With the University of Arizona campus being as picturesque as it is, who can’t help but stop for the occasional photoshoot?

Whether it’s for graduation photos, or just to add some color to your Instagram feed, check out the list below for some of the most Instagram-worthy spots on campus!

1). Old Main

Where it all began... Easily one of the most recognizable buildings on campus, Old Main is a staple location for photoshoots. Not only is it the virtual center of campus, but it was also the first building on the University’s campus. Whether it’s on the east side facing the UArizona mall, or the west side facing the fountain and row of palms, Old Main is an ideal backdrop.

2). Steward Observatory

For some out-of-this-world photos... If you’re looking for somewhere to get some photos out of this world, look no further than the Steward Observatory! Any angle of this building is great for photography, from the steps leading up to the observatory to the carved arch on the side!

3). McKale Center

Has it been mentioned that this is a basketball school? So where better to snap a picture than outside the McKale Center?! Better yet, if it’s gameday be sure to get some pictures inside the arena.

4). ENR 2 (Environmental & Natural Resources 2 Building)

Like stepping into your own secret garden, ENR2 is stunning from any angle. Explore throughout the courtyard, as well as the various levels and rooftop garden to find the best place to snap some pictures.

5). The University of Arizona sign (Campbell & 6th)

There’s no better way to say you’re at the University of Arizona than to get a picture with the sign itself. While there are signs on every corner of campus, my personal favorite is the one on Campbell & 6th Street, just past Arizona Stadium. Set back far enough from the street and surrounded by towering saguaros, it’s the perfect place to show your Wildcat spirit!

6). The Medical Center

With the perfect mix of red-brick and futuristic-looking architecture, the medical campus has so many different locations perfect for a photoshoot. One specific place for this is the courtyard between the Medical Research Building and BIO5 Institute, where glass and brick buildings are mixed between trees and greenery.

7). Forbes Building

What’s better than one photoshoot location? Three! And it seems like the Forbes building is just the spot. The facade on the west side of the building features desert landscaping and large columns creating the perfect backdrop for photos. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the building has two rose gardens as well as a green wall with arches in the middle. Just past the green wall as well is a courtyard with grass and a few palm trees that provide a nice photoshoot location.

8). Herring Hall

Similar to the front of the Forbes Building, Herring Hall features large doric columns and is the second oldest building on the University of Arizona campus constructed in a Roman Revival style. In front of the building as well is a half circle, which features some petrified wood slabs.

9). Wildcat family statue

When you become a wildcat, you’ve joined a family, so why not take a picture in front of the Wildcat family statue? Located right in the middle of the mall near the Joseph Wood Krutch Garden, it’s a great spot for a photo with the university’s mascot.

10). Orange Grove

Located just north of the Arizona State Museum, the orange grove is a popular location for graduation photos with the pathway having confetti remnants throughout the spring. But, if you stop by in the wintertime, you’ll be greeted by the grove covered with oranges, providing that pop of color for any photo.

11). The Olive Tree Lane

Once you’ve gotten a picture at the orange grove, why not travel just a bit west to the olive tree lane that runs parallel to Park Avenue? Among some of the oldest trees not only on campus but in Tucson, having been planted in the late 1800s, unique olive trees with a lamppost-lined sidewalk make a great backdrop for an impromptu photoshoot.

12). Atop a parking garage

While not the most conventional photo spot, the University of Arizona’s parking garages are extremely popular for sunset shots. Not only is Arizona known for cacti and the Grand Canyon, but also its sunsets and there’s no better place to sometimes see them than from one of UArizona’s parking garages. Although an odd spot, it somehow works.

13). At Arizona Stadium

Simply because game days are just the best…find your way to Arizona Stadium. Whether you’re able to get in ZonaZoo on game day, or just take photos outside, the stadium is the perfect backdrop for those who love Arizona athletics and catch a game all at once.

14). Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) Building Walkway

With your head in the clouds - or more appropriately the palms - make sure to head to the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) Building just off Speedway Boulevard. Heading up to the top floor, make your way to the walkway that is surrounded by palm trees, giving your photos the perfect tropical feel at any time of the year.

15). The University of Arizona Entrance

Leading up to the University of Arizona’s iconic Old Main is E. University Boulevard which’s lined by towering palms. As one of the first places many people see when entering the University for the first time, it is certainly impressive and not surprising many graduates also get photos along the road as they exit the University of Arizona for the last time.

16). Old Dorm Row

Heading along James E. Rogers Way, right near the orange grove, you’ll come across three of the oldest dorms on campus centered in the University of Arizona’s Campus Historic District: Gila Hall, Maricopa Hall, and Yuma Hall. With Renaissance-like architecture, each of the dorms is aesthetically pleasing framed by palms and other flowering trees.