DAY ONE
Start your Muncie adventure on the campus of Ball State University, named for the Ball Brothers who brought their famous canning jars to Muncie in 1887. The David Owsley Museum of Art houses over 11,000 works of art, from China, Japan, India, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, as well as from Native American, Mesoamerican, and South American cultures. At the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse you can experience a small tropical environment in the middle of Indiana. With more than 2,000 orchids, it contains the largest university-based orchid collection in the United States. The Marilyn K Glick Center for Glass was built to support and promote the practice of the contemporary glass arts, and its studio spaces, equipment, faculty and staff support community outreach and education about the glass arts. The largest planetarium in the state of Indiana is also located on BSU campus. The Charles W Brown Planetarium holds presentations throughout the year in their 150-seat center. And at Emens Auditorium you can enjoy Broadway shows and concerts.
DAY TWO
Plan a full day to visit Muncie’s top museums. Minnetrista Museums & Gardens is a cultural center established on the grounds of the former Ball Brothers homes. Most popular here is the Bob Ross Experience, housed in the former PBS Studio where his number-one ranked art TV show was filmed. Children of all ages will enjoy the Muncie Children’s Museum. Located downtown, the museum houses hands-on, interactive exhibits and displays. Just east of the city is The Academy of Model Aeronautics, the national headquarters for model aviation. Competitors from all over the world travel to Muncie for flying contests and to visit this great museum.
DAY THREE
Muncie is full of recreational opportunities. Try a visit to Escapades Family Fun Center, Victory Laps Go-Kart Recreation Center or visit the largest inflatable bounce house facility in Indiana, Bouncyland. It’s easy to hit the trails, and a local favorite is the White River Trail along the river through the city. The Wysor Street Depot is the headquarters to the Cardinal Greenway, one of the longest rails to trails systems in the state. For outdoor enthusiasts, Canoe Country and Prairie Creek Reservoir are great places to enjoy a summer day. During the year you can always find some sporting activities. Muncieana Volleyball Club is an offseason training program for girls and boys of all ages from entry level to elite players, many of which end up playing at Division I and other collegiate-level programs across the nation. Ironman 70.3 Muncie is held every year at Prairie Creek Reservoir and brings competitors from all over the nation. Ball State University competes in Division I NCAA league play in 18 different sport categories.
ADD EXTRA DAYS
Muncie is hometown and birthplace of cartoon legend, Garfield the Cat. Jim Davis created everyone’s favorite feline and had his headquarters just outside of Muncie for over 40 years. Take a trip on the Garfield Statue Trail, where you can find 17 unique Garfield Statues around the community. You’ll be surprised to find over 200 different dining options throughout the area, and more than 880 hotel rooms, with many of the major hotel chains to choose from. Muncie offers big city adventure with small town hospitality. There’s something for everyone…arts & culture, sports & leisure, family fun, outstanding local dining, and unique shopping. Don’t miss a moment in Muncie, where the weekend is just not enough.
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