Labor Day is approaching and with that comes the first Ball State break. This early in the school year, many may not feel the need to go back home yet. Or it may just be too far to go back home for that extra day. Either way, it's easy in Muncie to create a "stay-cation" without spending a lot of money.
Those who are new to Muncie may not be aware of all that it has to offer. Places like the Cardinal Greenway and the Minnetrista Cultural Center are staples in Muncie that make the area unique.
Here are five things to do this holiday break without spending over $10:
Prairie Creek Reservoir and Campground
Head down to the Prairie Creek Reservoir and Campground, located just five miles southeast of Muncie for a day filled with water-related activities such as boating, fishing and swimming. The beach will be open and there will be plenty of space for picnics. The campground facilities are also a major feature of the park and serve Muncie and the rest of Delaware County. It only costs $10 for a campsite.
For More Information:765-747-4776http://www.cityofmuncie.com/attractions/attraction.asp?aid=21
Cardinal Greenway
A good way to get some fresh air and good exercise is to walk, run, ride or rollerblade through the Cardinal Greenway, the longest rail trail in the state. It would also be a good time to explore the environment and enjoy nature. Each year, approximately 250,000 people use the greenways throughout Indiana. Taking advantage of the greenways is a way to get out and about without spending any money.
For More Information:765-287-0399http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/
The Island Muncie
While walking along the Cardinal Greenway, stop by The Island Muncie. The Island Muncie is a tropical concession stand on the Cardinal Greenway behind Olive Garden. On Sept. 6, The Island will serve hot fudge sundaes for $1. They also have fruit smoothies, ice cream, iced tea, milk shakes, cotton candy and Jamaican jerk chicken. The Island is open from 9 a.m. until dark on weekends and holidays.
For More Information:765-284-1757http://www.theislandmuncie.com/Index.html
Minnetrista Cultural Center
Minnetrista is opening their "1968 in America" exhibit on Sept. 5. The exhibit will show how major events of that year impacted East Central Indiana. The exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission for students is only $4. The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista is also worth checking out. It i open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday
For More Information:765-282-4848http://www.minnetrista.net/index.html
Kerasotes Showplace 12
If the weather is not cooperating for outdoor activities, take a trip over to Kerasotes Muncie Showplace 12 and catch a movie. Evening student tickets cost $8.50 and matinee tickets only cost $7.25. Get a group of friends together and go see one of the new releases. New movies playing at Kerasotes include "Gamer," "The Final Destination" and "Halloween II." Gamer is set in a future world where humans can control other humans in multiplayer online games. A player from a game called "Slayers" looks to regain his independence while taking down the game's mastermind. In "The Final Destination," after a teen's premonition of a deadly race car crash helps save the lives of his peers, Death sets out to collect those who evaded it. In "Halloween II," Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield, Ill., to continue his killing spree in this Rob Zombie remake.
For More Information:765-282-1791http://www.fandango.com/kerasotesmuncieshowplace12_aatim/theaterpage
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