Muncie Area Information
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Directions to the Site
When coming from Ohio on 70: (Columbus or Dayton) Take Exit 149-B, Route 35 North. It is 33 miles to Route 67. Take a right onto 67 (67 N) and look for the Memorial Drive Exit. This is only a mile or so and the building and site can be seen from Route 67.
From O’Hare Airport: Take I-90 out of airport to I-294 South. South to 80-94 East. This will go to I-65 South. Proceed as in next paragraph.
When coming from Chicago on I-65: Take Route 28 East to I-69. Go south on I-69 and exit Route 332 East (aka: McGalliard Road). This will go through Muncie’s business and mall area. Proceed until you see Route 67 South. Go south on 67 and look for Memorial Drive. Exit on Memorial Drive and turn left. You will see the site on your right.
When coming from the Indianapolis Airport: Take the 465 Bypass East around I-69 North. Proceed on I-69 North toward Ft. Wayne. Get off at Exit 34 onto Route 67. Travel 14 miles and look for Memorial Drive. After you loop around down to Memorial, take a left and you will see the site on your right.
If you are coming up Route 3:It will merge into the 3-67-35 Bypass North, then look for Memorial Drive and exit there. Turn left on Memorial to the site.
Coming down I-69 from Ft. Wayne: Exit onto Route 332 (McGalliard Road) and proceed to Route 67 South and look for Memorial Drive. Turn left on Memorial to site.
When coming from Toledo: Take I-75 down to 67 West. This goes all the way to Muncie. Take the 67 Bypass South around to Memorial Drive. Take a left on Memorial and you will see us on your right.
Coming on I-74 (Danville and Champaign) or I-70 (Terre Haute and St. Louis): Take the 465 Bypass North around Indianapolis to I-69. Proceed on I-69 North toward Ft. Wayne. Get off at Exit 34 onto Route 67 North - go 14 miles and look for Memorial Drive. Get off here, loop around to Memorial and take a left. There we are on the right.
Coming from I-74 and Cincinnati: Take Route 3 North to Muncie. This will run right into the 3-67-35 Bypass North. Look for Memorial Drive. When you get off and loop around to Memorial, take a left and you will see us on your right.
Coming from Louisville, Nashville, Birmingham on I-65:Take 465 Bypass (East or North) around Indy to I-69 North. Proceed on I-69 North toward Ft. Wayne. Get off at Exit 34 onto Route 67 North and go about 14 miles to Memorial Drive. As you loop around and down to Memorial, take a left and there we are on your right.
Coming down 31 from South Bend: Go East on Route 28 to I-69. Go South on I-69 and take 332 which takes you right through the northern part of Muncie to Route 67 South Bypass. Go south on 67 Bypass and look for Memorial Drive and get off there. Take a left and you will see us on your right.
From Akron: Go 71 to Columbus and proceed on 70 as from Columbus.
From Atlanta: Go 75 North to Cincinnati. 275 around Cincy to I-74. Take I-74 West to Route 3. Go north on 3 right into the 3-67-35 Bypass at Muncie. Look for Memorial Drive. Get off and take a left onto Memorial and you will see us on your right.
Area Campgrounds
Prairie Creek Reservoir (765) 747-4776 or (765)747-4872, RV sites: noon in/out time, elect. hookups. Primitive also available. County Road 575 & Windsor Road, Muncie, IN 47302
Big Oak Park Gene & Anna Jones (765)358-3208, 9401 N. 500 W., Muncie, IN 47304
Mel-Mac Campground Melvin Crawford (765)789-6091, Full hook-ups, no showers, 9900 N. Sharp Bend Rd., Albany, IN 47320
Camp Red Wing (765) 288-0223, no hookups, cold water/showers, restrooms, 5754 Inlow Springs Rd., Muncie, IN 47302
State Parks
Mounds State Park (765)642-6627, 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN 46017
Summit Lake (765)766-5873, 5993 North Messick Road, New Castle, IN 47362
Lodging
Muncie Area |
Anderson Area |
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**Best Western (765) 282-0600 3011 W. Bethel Avenue Muncie, IN 47304 |
Pittenger Student Center Hotel (765) 285-1555 Ball State University, 2000 University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306 |
Holiday Inn Holidome (765) 644-2581 5920 Scatterfield Rd. Anderson, IN 46013 |
Budget Inn USA (765) 378-1215 15121 W. Commerce Rd. Daleville, IN 47334 |
Baymont (765) 284-4200 or 1-800-822-5252 3400 Chadam Ln. Muncie, IN 47304 Outdoor Pool, Free Breakfast Express |
Best Western Sterling House 1-800-528-1234 local (765) 649-0451 5901 Scatterfield Rd. Anderson, IN 46013 |
Comfort Inn |
Super 8 Motel (765) 286-4333 3601 W. Foxridge Ln. Muncie, IN 47302 |
Lees Inn 1-800-733-5337 local—(765) 649-2500 2114 E. 59th St. Anderson, IN 46013 |
Days Inn (765) 288-2311 3509 N. Everbrook Muncie, IN 47304 |
Super 8 Motel (765) 378-0888 I-69 & St. Rd. 67 Daleville, IN 47334 |
Motel Six (765) 642-9023 5810 Scatterfield Rd. Anderson, IN 46013 |
**Holiday Inn Express (765) 289-4678 4201 W. Bethel Avenue Muncie, IN 47304 |
Mark Motor Inn (765) 642-9966 2400 SR 9 South Anderson, IN 46016 |
Comfort Inn (765) 644-4422 2205 E. 59th St. Anderson, IN 46013 |
**Lees Inn (765) 282-7557 3302 N. Everbrook Ln. Muncie, IN 47304 Free Continental Breakfast |
New Castle Area Best Western Raintree Inn (765) 521-0100 1-800-528-1234 2836 S. St. Rd. 3, New Castle, IN Restaurant & Lounge Outdoor Pool |
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**AMA recommended lodging with special rates to AMA Members. Inform hotel of
AMA membership when making reservations to obtain special rates.
Where to Eat
On Memorial Drive (Memorial Drive is also known locally as 12th Street):
Oasis Bar & Grill, 12th Street Cafe, Pizza King
Go west on Memorial, drive 4 lights to Madison Street, turn left for:
Arby’s, KFC, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, La Hacienda, Mac’s, Burger King, Subway
Take the by-pass right to the first light to McGalliard. Left on McGalliard will take you to:
Pizza King, Rally’s, Outback Steakhouse, Subway, McDonald’s, Texas Road House, Olive Garden, Wendy’s, KFC, Chili's, Captain D’s, Red Lobster, Fuji Sushi & Hibachi, Sitara Indian Cuisine, Pizza King, Bob Evans, Applebee’s, Fazoli’s, Taco Bell, Burger King, Chili’s, Dairy Queen, Culver’s, Starbucks, Panera, McAlister’s
Just off McGalliard:
Arby’s, Steak & Shake, Long John Silver, Sunshine Cafe, Pizza Hut, Penn Station, First Wok, Dominoes, Puerta Vallarta, Thai Smile 2
Downtown Muncie:
Casa del Sol, Twin Archer Brewpub, The Downtown Farm Stand, Savage’s Ale House, Tuppee Tong Thai Restaurant, Ron Lahody’s Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse, Vera Mae’s Bistro, Harmony Cafe
“The Village” near Ball State Campus (University Avenue):
Greek’s Pizza, Hoku Poke, Subway, China Express, Brother’s Bar and Grill, Hot Box Pizza, Jimmy John’s