Walking/biking/sightseeing
The city of Muncie commissioned Beneficence, created by the same artist who sculpted the Lincoln Memorial (Daniel Chester French), to honor the contributions of the Ball family to our town. Located on the Ball State campus.
Beneficence
The city of Muncie commissioned Beneficence, created by the same artist who sculpted the Lincoln Memorial (Daniel Chester French), to honor the contributions of the Ball family to our town. Located on the Ball State campus.
Cardinal Greenway covers 60+ miles and 5 counties. Locally, it offers great views and photo opportunities.
Cardinal Greenway
Cardinal GreenwayCardinal Greenway covers 60+ miles and 5 counties. Locally, it offers great views and photo opportunities.
Indiana still has several covered bridges nearby. Another great photo opp! Stop here on your way to Ivanhoe’s.
Cumberland/Matthews Covered Bridge
Front StreetIndiana still has several covered bridges nearby. Another great photo opp! Stop here on your way to Ivanhoe’s.
If you love public art, make a point to walk around the Extess pocket park during your visit. While you’re there, visit the Tribune Print Shop or The Guardian Brewery (both across the street in the Madjax building). The photos here are especially fabulous and vivid at night.
Extess
101 S Madison StIf you love public art, make a point to walk around the Extess pocket park during your visit. While you’re there, visit the Tribune Print Shop or The Guardian Brewery (both across the street in the Madjax building). The photos here are especially fabulous and vivid at night.
Minnetrista is a beautiful property that offers a perfect backdrop for photos. The Bob Ross Experience is it’s current exhibit that highlights the famous show filmed in Muncie. Even The NY Times is excited about this exhibit: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/01/arts/television/bob-ross-experience-indiana.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=collection
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Minnetrista
1200 N Minnetrista PkwyMinnetrista is a beautiful property that offers a perfect backdrop for photos. The Bob Ross Experience is it’s current exhibit that highlights the famous show filmed in Muncie. Even The NY Times is excited about this exhibit: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/01/arts/television/bob-ross-experience-indiana.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=collection
What better way to relax than to visit a beautiful greenhouse full of amazing orchids?
Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
2430 W University AveWhat better way to relax than to visit a beautiful greenhouse full of amazing orchids?
Make a point to drive past Sursa Hall at night to see the “Light Symphony” light sculpture. It’s beautiful and offers a unique photo opportunity.
Sursa Hall, Ball State University
1809 W Riverside AveMake a point to drive past Sursa Hall at night to see the “Light Symphony” light sculpture. It’s beautiful and offers a unique photo opportunity.
Step back in time and visit Muncie’s local letterpress operation. Ask about Ball State’s Book Arts Collaborative and buy a handmade journal or notecards to support them.
Tribune Showprint Inc
2404 E Main StStep back in time and visit Muncie’s local letterpress operation. Ask about Ball State’s Book Arts Collaborative and buy a handmade journal or notecards to support them.
Museums
Even if you are unable to go in person, check out the collections at the Owsley Museum on Ball State’s campus. If you are able to go in person, allow time to walk around Ball State’s gorgeous campus. Parking is available in the Sursa parking garage on McKinley Ave.
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David Owsley Museum of Art
2021 W Riverside AveEven if you are unable to go in person, check out the collections at the Owsley Museum on Ball State’s campus. If you are able to go in person, allow time to walk around Ball State’s gorgeous campus. Parking is available in the Sursa parking garage on McKinley Ave.
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S High StWho knew Muncie was the national headquarters for model airplanes and aviation? This museum is unexpected, impressive and definitely memorable. Adults and children alike will talk about your trip to this museum for years to come.
(Closed during winter.)
National Model Aviation Museum
5151 E Memorial DrWho knew Muncie was the national headquarters for model airplanes and aviation? This museum is unexpected, impressive and definitely memorable. Adults and children alike will talk about your trip to this museum for years to come.
(Closed during winter.)
Food scene
Located only one mile from the house, Amazing Joe’s is my favorite casual restaurant in Muncie. The food and service are always consistent and good. I think this is the best place in Muncie to order a flavorful filet mignon (or ribeye) and loaded baked potato. I like everything on their menu.
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Amazing Joe's Grill
909 Wheeling AveLocated only one mile from the house, Amazing Joe’s is my favorite casual restaurant in Muncie. The food and service are always consistent and good. I think this is the best place in Muncie to order a flavorful filet mignon (or ribeye) and loaded baked potato. I like everything on their menu.
Who doesn’t love ice cream? In addition to fabulous ice cream, The Barking Cow offers friendly staff and owners.
The Barking Cow of Muncie
118 S Walnut StWho doesn’t love ice cream? In addition to fabulous ice cream, The Barking Cow offers friendly staff and owners.
The best coffee in town by far. They roast their own award-winning beans. They are located downtown across the street from the most-Instagrammed place in town, Muncie’s colorful mural.
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The Caffeinery
401 S Walnut StThe best coffee in town by far. They roast their own award-winning beans. They are located downtown across the street from the most-Instagrammed place in town, Muncie’s colorful mural.
Located within walking distance of the house. It’s the only drive-through sushi place I’ve ever known.
Domo Japanese Restaurant of Muncie
3000 Wheeling AvenueLocated within walking distance of the house. It’s the only drive-through sushi place I’ve ever known.
Yes, you can get good Chinese food in Muncie. Make a point to browse their market adjacent to the restaurant. Check out their reviews online. Definitely a local favorite.
Dumpling House
2900 W White River BlvdYes, you can get good Chinese food in Muncie. Make a point to browse their market adjacent to the restaurant. Check out their reviews online. Definitely a local favorite.
Elm Street Brewing Company
519 N Elm StI love Greek’s cheesy and garlicky pizza, and I bet you will, too. Take the route down McKinley through Ball State’s impressive campus that is beautiful year-round.
Greek's Pizzeria
1600 W University AveI love Greek’s cheesy and garlicky pizza, and I bet you will, too. Take the route down McKinley through Ball State’s impressive campus that is beautiful year-round.
Pizza! The Guardian offers bizarre pizza combinations that are surprisingly good.
The Guardian Brewing Company
514 E Jackson StPizza! The Guardian offers bizarre pizza combinations that are surprisingly good.
Ivanhoe’s has been a Hoosier favorite for decades. They are famous for their chicken salad and incredible ice cream selection. Definitely worth the scenic drive. Don’t forget to take a pic with Garfield.
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Ivanhoes
979 S Main StIvanhoe’s has been a Hoosier favorite for decades. They are famous for their chicken salad and incredible ice cream selection. Definitely worth the scenic drive. Don’t forget to take a pic with Garfield.
This locally owned drive-thru diner is my favorite place to grab a fast BLT. Lots of people I know like their biscuits and gravy with eggs. Everything is made fresh, the prices are inexpensive, and the line always goes fast. Mac’s is only a half mile from the house, go east on McGalliard.
Mac's Restaurants
This locally owned drive-thru diner is my favorite place to grab a fast BLT. Lots of people I know like their biscuits and gravy with eggs. Everything is made fresh, the prices are inexpensive, and the line always goes fast. Mac’s is only a half mile from the house, go east on McGalliard.
Mama Bond’s Soul Food Kitchen
125 East Charles StreetUpscale, homemade Italian reminiscent of NYC restaurants. Don’t let the exterior fool you. Reservations for dinner recommended.
Osteria 32
1501 W Kilgore AveUpscale, homemade Italian reminiscent of NYC restaurants. Don’t let the exterior fool you. Reservations for dinner recommended.
Payne’s offers the best fish and chips in all of East Central Indiana. Always worth the drive to Gas City, make a point to take the back roads rather than the highway.
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Payne's Restaurant
4925 S Kay Bee DrPayne’s offers the best fish and chips in all of East Central Indiana. Always worth the drive to Gas City, make a point to take the back roads rather than the highway.
Delicious home style cooking. Absolutely worth the drive to Albany. Dishes range from $10-20.
Pete's Bar & Grill
501 W Walnut StDelicious home style cooking. Absolutely worth the drive to Albany. Dishes range from $10-20.
Pizza King is an Indiana tradition. This location is less than a mile from the house and usually the least busy.
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Pizza King
214 S Tillotson AvePizza King is an Indiana tradition. This location is less than a mile from the house and usually the least busy.
Located only a half mile from the house, this is one of my favorite places for breakfast. The service is always friendly.
Red Apple Cafe
3001 North Oakwood AvenueLocated only a half mile from the house, this is one of my favorite places for breakfast. The service is always friendly.
Lahody’s is known as much for their cocktails and appetizers as their entrees. Go early for appetizers and then head to Vera Mae’s or The Neely House for dinner.
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Ron Lahody's Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse
231 S Walnut StLahody’s is known as much for their cocktails and appetizers as their entrees. Go early for appetizers and then head to Vera Mae’s or The Neely House for dinner.
Only a half mile from the house, Muncie is lucky to have good Indian food in town. The owner is very friendly and always on the property.
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Sitara Indian Restaurant
1606 W McGalliard RdOnly a half mile from the house, Muncie is lucky to have good Indian food in town. The owner is very friendly and always on the property.
Only a half mile from the house, this traditional diner is the place for pancakes in Muncie. Their omelettes are huge.
Sunshine Cafe
3113 North Oakwood AvenueOnly a half mile from the house, this traditional diner is the place for pancakes in Muncie. Their omelettes are huge.
Tonne Winery is never busy and always a delight. Call ahead to see if they serve cheese boards or other snacks. They are not a restaurant. It’s worth the short drive out to the corn and soybean fields.
Tonne Winery
101 W Royerton RdTonne Winery is never busy and always a delight. Call ahead to see if they serve cheese boards or other snacks. They are not a restaurant. It’s worth the short drive out to the corn and soybean fields.
Always fresh and always good, never go to Tuppee Tong if you’re on a tight schedule.
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Tuppee Tong Thai Restaurant
310 W Main StAlways fresh and always good, never go to Tuppee Tong if you’re on a tight schedule.
Twin Archer is another weekend brunch favorite. My favorite is their chorizo hash. During the week, you can’t beat their mac and cheese dishes.
Twin Archer Brewpub
117 West Charles StreetTwin Archer is another weekend brunch favorite. My favorite is their chorizo hash. During the week, you can’t beat their mac and cheese dishes.
Vera Mae’s is worth the visit just to see the space. They have the longest history in Muncie and offered upscale dining when no other was available. The owners are always friendly and ready for a conversation with out of town guests.
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Vera Mae's Bistro
207-209 S Walnut StVera Mae’s is worth the visit just to see the space. They have the longest history in Muncie and offered upscale dining when no other was available. The owners are always friendly and ready for a conversation with out of town guests.
Unique shopping
Aw Yeah Comics
119 E Charles StInteresting selection of cards and gifts. Lisa’s creative and artistic floral arrangements go beyond the boring and traditional. This is my favorite place to order flowers.
Dandelions Flowers & Gifts
120 S Walnut StInteresting selection of cards and gifts. Lisa’s creative and artistic floral arrangements go beyond the boring and traditional. This is my favorite place to order flowers.
Debbie's Handmade Soap
108 S Walnut StLocally crafted jewelry that is out of the ordinary and great for gifts. Check out their personalized jewelry.
HeidiJHale Designs
301 S Walnut StLocally crafted jewelry that is out of the ordinary and great for gifts. Check out their personalized jewelry.
Kirk's Bike Shop
124 S Walnut StEstablished in 1865, Kirk’s still offers some of the best service in town.
Lowery's Home Made Candies
6255 W Kilgore AveCustom maps galore. Make a map of the sky on an important date. Have a topographic map made of your favorite place. If you can dream it, they can make it.
Muncie Map Co.
125 E Adams StCustom maps galore. Make a map of the sky on an important date. Have a topographic map made of your favorite place. If you can dream it, they can make it.
The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista features gifts unique to Indiana and THE BEST homemade apple cider you will ever taste.
The Orchard Shop
311 W St Joseph StThe Orchard Shop at Minnetrista features gifts unique to Indiana and THE BEST homemade apple cider you will ever taste.
This might be my favorite toy store ever, offering a surprising selection of well-built toys. Regardless of the child’s age, I always find the perfect gift here.
Toys Forever Models & Hobbies
300 S Walnut StThis might be my favorite toy store ever, offering a surprising selection of well-built toys. Regardless of the child’s age, I always find the perfect gift here.
Washington Street Toy Emporium
500 E Washington StServices
Happy Dogs
5700 W Kilgore AveThanks to In & Out Cleaning for leaving the house sanitized and ready to welcome our guests!
In & Out Cleaning Services
615 South Liberty StreetThanks to In & Out Cleaning for leaving the house sanitized and ready to welcome our guests!