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McDoogles Family Fun Park
Location: 2921 E. Jackson St.
Hours: 3:30-9 p.m. Fridays
Noon-9 p.m. Saturdays
1-7 p.m. Sundays
Price: $
Drive from campus: 10 minutes
Website: on.fb.me/1sC6L8H
This “family orientated amusement park” offers Go-Karts, water bumper boats, Putt Putt and batting cages, weather permitting.
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Gallery 308
Location: 308 E. Main St.
Hours: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Fridays
Noon-5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Closed Sundays through Thursdays
Price: FREE
Drive from campus: 5 minutes
Website: gallery308.org
Located in downtown Muncie next to Jack’s Camera Shop, Gallery 308 showcases local artists and offers online auctions of artwork. This month’s exhibit is “Circles and Birds” by Sally Myers and closes May 30.
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Tuhey Pool
Location: Corner of West White River Boulevard and North Wheeling Avenue
Hours: Noon-7 p.m. every day — doesn’t open until May 24
Price: $
Drive from campus: 4 minutes
Website: tuheypool.com
Tuhey Pool opened in 1937, but in 2011, the 77-year-old attraction underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. The “more than just a place to swim” locations offers a large swimming pool, water slide, playground, splash pad and grill.
Tonne Winery
Location: 101 W. Royerton Road
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
Noon-5 p.m. Sundays
Price: Take-home wine $-$$, FREE tasting
Drive from campus: 10 minutes
Website: tonnewinery.com/winery
Larry Simmons and Kevin Tonne founded the Muncie winery in 2009. The winery is a 5,000-square-foot space that includes a cellar and a tasting room. Tonne Winery currently offers 15 wines ranging from dry to sweet.
The Artist Within
Location: 313 S. Walnut St.
Hours: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
1-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays
1-10 p.m Fridays
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays
1-5 p.m. Sundays
Price: $-$$$
Drive from campus: 4 minutes
Website: theartistwithininc.com
With products ranging in price from $1 to $70, this pottery studio gives guests the chance to create their own works of art by painting the objects. The studio also offers already made items to buy.
Prairie Creek Reservoir Park
Location: 7301 S. County Road 560 E. in Selma
Hours: Always
Price: $
Drive from campus: 23 minutes
Website: http://on.fb.me/1nCPf1L
Located south of Muncie, Prairie Creek Reservoir has 1,275 acres of water and 750 acres of land. The location offers seasonal camping, swimming, concessions, boating and a playground.
National Model Aviation Museum
Location: 5151 E. Memorial Drive
Hours:
From now until May 25: Closed Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays
From May 26-Sept. 7: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Sundays
Price: $
Drive from campus: 12 minutes
Website: modelaircraft.org/museum/museum.aspx
Open all year, the National Model and Aviation Museum offers tours and activities for people of all ages.
Cardinal Greenway
Location: 700 E. Wysor St. start near campus
Hours: Always open
Price: FREE, it’s a trail
Bike from campus: 11 minutes
Website: cardinalgreenways.org
Stretching 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond, the Cardinal Greenway is Indiana’s longest rail-trail. Construction of phase one of the greenway began in 1998 and the last additions to the route occurred in 2008.
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Minnetrista Cultural Center
Location: 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway
Exhibit hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sundays
Cost: $, free for members
Drive from campus: 2 minutes
Website: minnetrista.net
Opening in 1988 on land owned by the Ball Family, Minnetrista offers a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Summer activities include the Farmers Market, workshops and garden fairs.
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Gibson Skating Arena
Location: 2610 S. Mock Ave.
Hours: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays
7-11 p.m. Fridays
2-11 p.m. Saturdays
2-4:30 p.m. Sundays
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, but available for parties
Price: $
Drive from campus: 10 minutes
Website: gibsonarena.net
Muncie’s only skating rink offers daily specials and is home to the Cornfed Derby Dames.
Clancy’s Village Bowl
Location: 4805 N. Wheeling Ave.
Summer hours: 3-11 p.m. Thursdays
3 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays
Noon-1:30 a.m. Saturdays
Noon-midnight Sundays
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Price: $-$$
Drive from campus: 6 minutes
Website: clancysvillagebowl.com
This recreation facility offers league bowling and discount nights, such as Cosmic Bowling and College Night.
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