



Between the White River and Ball State University's leafy campus, this former industrial powerhouse reveals surprising depth. The David Owsley Museum showcases impressive art collections where students sketch beside retirees. At Minnetrista cultural center, wander through gardens and historic Ball family homes that tell the story of the city's glass-making heritage. Prairie Creek Reservoir offers an escape where fishing rods replace smartphones. The Muncie Children's Museum captivates young explorers while the Civic Theatre stages productions in a beautifully restored 1880s building. Don't miss events at Emens Auditorium, where touring acts perform with the casual accessibility that defines this unpretentious college town.

