The Play Station (1) Family entertainment center with indoor laser tag arena Address: 400 W. Ontario Drive, Muncie Time from BSU: 11 minutes Price: Laser tag is $6 per person each game Discount: 25 or more people, Thursday $20 per person for unlimited laser tag and fountain drinks Hours: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Cheesecake Factory (6)Includes restaurant with 200 menu items besides cheesecake Address: 8701 Keystone Crossing Suite 4A, Indianapolis Time from BSU: 59 minutes Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Botanical Conservatory (10) Public gardens and visitor attractions Address: 1100 South Calhoun St. Fort Wayne Time from BSU: 1 hour 24 minutes Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Price: $4 for adults 18 and older, $2 for 2 to 17 Discount: Coupons available and membership discounts
Caribbean Cove Waterpark (9)Indoor water park offering day trips and overnight packages Address: 3850 Depauw Blvd. Indianapolis Time from BSU: 1 hour 6 minutes Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Price: Overnight rates - $159 Monday- Thursday, $199 Friday, $229 Saturday
Howard County Historical Museum (12)Museum built in 1981 known for its Romanesque Revival style architecture Address: 1200 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo Time from BSU: 1 hour 25 minutes Price: $4 for adults, $1 for 12 and under Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- Sunday
Mystery Cafe (8)Dinner and a four act murder mystery comedy play Address: 838 Greer St. Indianapolis Time from BSU: 1 hour 13 minutes Price: $44.50 per person, does not include drinks and tips Hours: Performance begins at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
Brown County State Park (11)Largest state park in Indiana with many hiking trails Address: 1501 State Road 46 E. Nashville Time from BSU: 2 hours 7 minutes Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Easley Winery (7)Family-owned winery offering tours and wine making classes Address: 205 N. College Ave. Indianapolis Time from BSU: 1 hour 11 minutes Price: Free tours on the weekend, discount on purchases Discount: Free samples for those over 21, sparkling grape juice for underage visitors Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Hartmeyer Stables and Saddlery (2)Competitive boarding and training stable Address: 7111 W. Bethel Ave. Muncie Time from BSU: 12 minutes Price: Lessons given by the hour: $35 per hour private, $25 per hour group
Morton Arboretum (16)World-renowned botanical institution with 1,700 acres Address: 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, Ill. Time from BSU: 4 hours 7 minutes Price: $7 for adult 18 to 64, $5 for seniors, $4 for youth 3 to 17, $3 for under age 3 Discount: Wednesday discount, $4 per adult Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earlier, open seven days a week, 365 days a year
Ghyslain Chocolatier (10)Makes hand-painted chocolate and authentic European pastries Address: 350 W. Deerfield Road. Union City Time from BSU: 1 hour 2 minutes Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday,8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Price: Basic Tour: $5, Lunch Tour: $18.15, Make Your Own Chocolate: $10Visit the Web site for times of tours.
Indiana Dunes (15)National park with sand dunes and lake front view Address: N Country Road 25 E. Chesterton Time from BSU: 3 hours 25 minutes
Perfect North Slopes (14)Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing park Address: 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg Time from BSU: 2 hours 26 minutes Price: $27 for lift ticket, $15 for rentals, $15 tubing ticketHours: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Badlands Offroad (13)Off-road park with rock, sand, mud, gravel, hills and wood trails Address: 3969 N. Xavier Road, Attica Time from BSU: 2 hours 23 minutes Price: $20 for one day, $30 for two days, $40 for three days. Bring own equipment. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
White River Paintball (4)Paintball playing field with rental gear provided. Address: 925 Frankton Road Anderson *Visit whiteriverpaintball.com for directions (Mapquest directions are incorrect) Price: $24 per person, $15 for 500 paintballs Discount: $5 discount with use of own equipment Hours: Open play-¡ - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Reserve spaces 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Goods Candy Shop (3)Manufactures fine chocolates and premium ice cream Address: 1423 W. 53rd St. AndersonMapquest directions are incorrect. Time from BSU: 36 minutes Price: $2 per person (call ahead for group tours) Discount: Free samples included in tour, 10 percent off with Ball State ID cards just for Spring Break Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Climb Time Indy (5)Indoor rock climbing gym including gear rental and outdoor trips Address: 8750 Corporation Drive, Indianapolis Time from BSU: 53 minutes Price: $12 per person for a day, $3 for shoes, $3 for harness Discount: $15 per person for 10 people or more, Tuesdays are college night, free harness rental Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
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