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Muncie
is located in Delaware County in east-central Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the population was 65,287. Muncie is well known as being home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. In the late 19th century, Muncie's economic backbone was in manufacturing. Drawn to the region during the Indiana gas boom of the 1880s, many factories sprang up in the area that relied on the combustible natural resource. The Ball Brothers moved their glass factory from Buffalo to Muncie in 1888. Like many mid-sized cities in the Rust Belt, Muncie has had to economically reinvent itself due to the decline of the manufacturing industry in the latter part of the 20th century. Muncie's current economy relies on health care, education, retail, and other service industries. The city of Muncie has lots to offer both residents and visitors, from beautiful gardens to live entertainment and museums. The Ball State Planetarium and Observatory has been a part of the community for more than 30 years. It's equipped with a 70-seat sky theater that reproduces the night sky from virtually any angle. It also offers programs on topics such as planets, galaxies, constellation patterns and black holes. Also located at Ball State University is the Atrium Art Gallery, University Museum of Art and Christy Woods, which includes 18 acres of winding paths and spectacular gardens. Muncie is also home to a Children's Museum with interactive exhibits and a learning center. Downtown Muncie boasts a vibrant arts scene with several galleries, quaint shops and restaurants. An annual ArtsWalk is held on the first Thursday of October in conjunction with Ball State University.
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Muncie Vacation Rentals
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Muncie Hotels and Resorts
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| America's Best Value Inn | 3400 S Madison St | Muncie, IN | | (765) 288-1911 | | Best Western Muncie | 3011 W Bethel Ave | Muncie, IN | | (765) 282-0600 | | Budget Motel | 821 E 29TH St | Muncie, IN | | (765) 287-9532 | | Days In-muncie/ball State | 3509 N Everbrook Ln | Muncie, IN | | (765) 288-2311 | | Econo Motel | 1201 E 29TH St | Muncie, IN | | (765) 288-5559 | | Fairfield Inn Muncie | 4011 W Bethel | Muncie, IN | | (765) 282-6666 | | Hill Top Motel | 4701 S Walnut St | Muncie, IN | | (765) 288-3696 | | Holiday Inn Express | 4201 W Bethel Ave | Muncie, IN | | (765) 289-4678 | | Lees Inn | 3302 Everbrook In | Muncie, IN | | (765) 282-7557 | | Signature Inn - Muncie | 3400 North Chadam Ln | Muncie, IN | | (765) 284-4200 | | Super 8 Motel | 3601 W Fox RDG Ln | Muncie, IN | | (765) 286-4333 | | The Roberts Hotel | 420 S High St | Muncie, IN | | (800) 213-9323 | | Super 8 Motel | 15701 W Commerce Rd | Daleville, IN | 11.2 mi. | (765) 378-0888 | | New Castle Inn | 2005 S Memorial Dr | New Castle, IN | 16.1 mi. | (765) 529-1670 | | Hampton Inn | 2312 Hampton Inn Dr | Anderson, IN | 16.7 mi. | (765) 622-0700 | | Comfort Inn | 2229 E 59th St | Anderson, IN | 16.8 mi. | (765) 649-3000 | | Super 8 Motel | 2215 E 59th St | Anderson, IN | 16.8 mi. | (765) 642-2222 | | Fairfield Inn Anderson | 2205 E 59TH St | Anderson, IN | 16.9 mi. | (765) 644-4422 | | Lees Inn | 2114 E 59TH St | Anderson, IN | 16.9 mi. | (765) 649-2500 | | Motel 6 | 5810 Scatterfield Rd | Anderson, IN | 16.9 mi. | (765) 642-9023 | | Days Inn | 5901 Scatterfield Rd | Anderson, IN | 17.0 mi. | (765) 649-0451 | | Garden Hotel | 5920 Scatterfield Rd | Anderson, IN | 17.0 mi. | (765) 644-2581 | | Quality Inn | 1836 E 46th St | Anderson, IN | 17.0 mi. | (765) 641-9980 | | Mar-jon Motel | 1327 E 53RD St | Anderson, IN | 17.2 mi. | (765) 644-7766 | | Mayor Manor Motel | Hwy 3 N | Hartford City, IN | 17.8 mi. | (765) 348-1403 | | Holiday Inn Express | 24 E Executive Dr | New Castle, IN | 18.3 mi. | (765) 529-0345 | | Super 8 New Castle | 5243 South State Rd 3 | New Castle, IN | 18.3 mi. | (765) 987-8205 | | Anderson Country Inn | 5836 Pendleton Ave | Anderson, IN | 18.7 mi. | (765) 643-7777 | | Best Western Raintree Inn | 2836 S St Rd 3 | New Castle, IN | 20.3 mi. | (765) 521-0100 | | Overpass Motel | JCT 27 & 32 | Winchester, IN | 21.4 mi. | (765) 584-8281 | | Super 8 | 5172 Kaybee Dr | Gas City, IN | 23.6 mi. | (765) 998-6800 | | Super 8 Motel | 1147 N US Hwy 27 | Portland, IN | 27.2 mi. | (260) 726-8888 | | Hotel Marion | 501 E 4TH St | Marion, IN | 28.5 mi. | (765) 668-8801 | | Best Western Gas City | 4936 S Kaybee Dr | Marion, IN | 29.0 mi. | (765) 998-2331 | | Days Inn & Suites | 6138 E Corridor Dr | Marion, IN | 29.0 mi. | (765) 664-5840 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 4914 N Beaner Blvd | Marion, IN | 29.0 mi. | (765) 674-6664 |
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Muncie Weather & Climate
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Central Indiana has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers. Temperatures generally diverge somewhat from the north and south sections of the state, with the annual mean temperature being 49 degrees F. in the north and 57 degrees F. in the south. While droughts occasionally occur in the southern region, rainfall totals are usually equally distributed throughout the state. The annual snowfall in Indiana averages less than 22 inches. Indiana is one of the most tornado-prone states in the country. Despite its vulnerability, however, Indiana is not a part of tornado alley.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
16°F |
2.06 in. |
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| February |
37°F |
19°F |
2.25 in. |
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| March |
48°F |
29°F |
3.10 in. |
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| April |
60°F |
39°F |
3.60 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
51°F |
4.17 in. |
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| June |
80°F |
60°F |
4.28 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
64°F |
3.98 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
61°F |
3.49 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
53°F |
2.98 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
41°F |
2.62 in. |
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| November |
50°F |
32°F |
3.38 in. |
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| December |
38°F |
21°F |
3.02 in. |
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Muncie Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) located about 3 miles north of Muncie, Mettel Field (CEV) located approximately 36 miles south of Muncie in Connersville, Indiana, the Fort Wayne International airport (FWA) located roughly 55 miles north of Muncie in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and finally the Indianapolis International airport (IND) located around 58 miles southwest of Muncie in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Muncie Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 50.3 mi. | | | Riverside Park | Indianapolis | IN | 50.3 mi. | | | Old Indiana | Thorntown | IN | 64.6 mi. | | | LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | Middletown | OH | 70.3 mi. | | | Stricker's Grove | Ross | OH | 72.3 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 79.9 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 81.9 mi. | | | Paramount's Kings Island | Kings Mills | OH | 83.6 mi. | | | Coney Island | Cincinnati | OH | 86.7 mi. | | | Wonderpark | Cincinnati | OH | 86.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| The Beach Waterpark | Mason | OH | 81.1 mi. | | | Parky's Pirate Cove/Miami Whitewater Forest | Cincinnati | OH | 86.7 mi. | | | Surf Cincinnati Water Park | Cincinnati | OH | 86.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Crestview Golf Club | Muncie | IN | | | | Maplewood Golf Club | Muncie | IN | | | | Players Club Woodland Trails | Yorktown | IN | 5.7 mi. | | | Cardinal Hills Golf Course | Selma | IN | 6.7 mi. | | | Lakeview Country Club | Eaton | IN | 10.3 mi. | | | Albany Golf Club | Albany | IN | 10.7 mi. | | | Hickory Hills Golf Club | Farmland | IN | 14.1 mi. | | | Yule Golf Club | Alexandria | IN | 15.7 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Camp Conference Center | Hillsboro | IN | 16.4 mi. | | | Grandview Golf Course | Anderson | IN | 16.8 mi. | | | Killbuck Golf Course | Anderson | IN | 16.8 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Course | Anderson | IN | 16.8 mi. | | | Laurel Lakes Golf Course | Hartford City | IN | 17.8 mi. | | | Cypress Run Golf Course | Franklin | IN | 18.6 mi. | | | Legends of Indiana Golf Course | Franklin | IN | 18.6 mi. | | | Winchester Golf Club | Winchester | IN | 21.5 mi. | | | Hartley Hills Country Club | Hagerstown | IN | 22.9 mi. | | | Idlewold Golf Club | Pendleton | IN | 23.4 mi. | | | Golf Club of Brown County | Nashville | IN | 23.5 mi. | | | Salt Creek Golf Club | Nashville | IN | 23.5 mi. | | | Brockway Golf Club | Lapel | IN | 25.7 mi. | | | Bass Lake Golf Course | Knox | IN | 27.1 mi. | | | Portland Country Club | Portland | IN | 27.4 mi. | | | Royal Hylands Golf Club | Knightstown | IN | 28.8 mi. | | | Winding Branch Golf Course | Cambridge City | IN | 28.9 mi. | | | Wooded View Golf Course | Clarksville | IN | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Perfect North Slopes | Lawrenceburg | IN | 81.3 mi. | | | Ski World | Nashville | IN | 82.2 mi. | | | Mad River Mountain | Zanesfield | OH | 90.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mounds State Park | | IN | 13.5 mi. | | | Ouabache State Park | | IN | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Ball State University Museum of Art | Muncie | IN | | (Art) | | | Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame | New Castle | IN | 18.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | James Dean Memorial Gallery | Fairmount | IN | 20.7 mi. | (History) | | Museum of the Soldier | Portland | IN | 27.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Indiana Transportation Musuem | Noblesville | IN | 34.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Fort Recovery State Museum | Fort Recovery | OH | 35.5 mi. | (History) | | Joseph Moore Museum | Richmond | IN | 36.4 mi. | (History) | | Wayne County Historical Museum | Richmond | IN | 36.4 mi. | (History) | | Richmond Art Museum | Richmond | IN | 36.4 mi. | (Art) | | P.H. Sullivan Museum and Genealogy Library | Zionsville | IN | 49.2 mi. | (History) | | Mercer County Historical Museum | Celina | OH | 49.5 mi. | (History) | | President Benjamin Harrison Home | Indianapolis | IN | 50.3 mi. | (History) | | Indiana State Museum | Indianapolis | IN | 50.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | IN | 50.3 mi. | (Children's) | | Bicycle Museum of America | New Bremen | OH | 55.6 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 50.3 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 66.2 mi. | | | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati | OH | 86.7 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 112.4 mi. | |
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