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15 Best Things to Do in West Lafayette (Indiana)

The most densely populated city in Indiana is dominated in every sense by Purdue University, founded in 1869 and featuring a leafy campus adorned with solemn red brick buildings.

There are around 50,000 students enrolled at Purdue, endowing West Lafayette with a youthful sense of fun, a lot of diversity, cutting-edge culture and lots of university traditions.

Purdue’s varsity teams, the Boilermakers, compete in the Big Ten Conference, and the men’s and women’s basketball teams are especially strong.

On or near the campus are some businesses that have been going strong for more than a century, while Samara House is a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1950s, epitomizing his Usonian style.

1. Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette

Something special about West Lafayette and its cross-river sister city is the pair are united by a cross-river downtown area.

This has three distinct districts, including Chauncey Village in West Lafayette. This settlement predates Purdue University, and was platted in the mid-1860s by the Chauncey family of Philadelphia, wealthy land speculators.

Chauncey Village has fantastic nightlife, elevated by the university next door, along with restaurants for all tastes. We’ll talk about two venerable establishments, Harry’s Chocolate Shop and Triple XXX, later in the list.

Down the slope, on both banks, is the Wabash Riverfront District, a hub for outdoor events and a fine spot for a wander by the water.

Then across the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge is Arts & Market, Lafayette’s culture-rich core, with its unique shops, galleries and museums all commanded by the Tippecanoe County Courthouse (1884).

2. Purdue University

You can’t talk about West Lafayette without devoting a lot of time to the Big Ten university that colors every aspect of life in the city.

Purdue is a prestigious science university, noted for its contribution to math, science and engineering, producing no fewer than 23 NASA astronauts.

Sports are a major part of campus life, with 18 varsity teams (Boilermakers), including flagship programs in men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and football.

The elegant, brick-built campus warrants a tour, even if you’re not a prospective student, with a ceremonious ensemble on the Memorial Mall, where the founding benefactor, John Purdue, is buried.

Here you can admire University Hall (1877) and the Purdue Memorial Building (1924). Also spare some time for the Armstrong Hall of Engineering, named for Purdue alum, Neil Armstrong, and featuring a mural celebrating Apollo I astronaut Roger Chafee who graduated from Purdue in 1957.

3. Samara House

By the north end of the Purdue, West Lafayette is home to one of the most complete homes by Frank Lloyd Wright in the United States.

One of Wright’s Usonian homes, Samara House was built in the mid-1950s for John and Kay Christian, respectively a pharmaceutical chemistry professor and social director at Purdue.

The design, requiring large spaces for student gatherings, was developed across six years of meetings with Wright, and the house was named after a samara pod that the architect spotted at the site on his first visit.

Still in the care of the Christian Family, the house is carefully maintained according to Wright’s specifications. Unusually for a Wright house, Samara has a bright color scheme, requested by Kay and chosen with help from Olgivanna Lloyd Wright.

April through November you can book a 90-minute tour of the property, picking up thrilling details about Wright’s design and the Christians’ experiences with him.

4. Tapawingo Park

Heralding your arrival from Lafayette is this vibrant riverfront park, full of life when Purdue is in session.

Translated to “Place of Joy”, Tapawingo Park is connected to the grand John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, which deposits you at an impressive plaza and fountain on the West Lafayette side.

At the park’s elevated north end, check out the Brown Street Overlook for a satisfying cross-river view, particularly pretty at sunrise for the early birds.

The park is home to the Riverside Skating Center, an outdoor rink measuring 70 feet by 120 feet, used for ice skating in the winter months and then as a setting for gatherings and roller skating for the rest of the year.

5. Triple XXX Family Restaurant

Featured on the Food Network show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Indiana’s first and oldest drive-in restaurant awaits in Chauncey Village in West Lafayette.

Triple XXX Family Restaurant has been found here, posted on the State Street slope, a stone’s throw from the Purdue campus, since 1929.

The restaurant’s name comes from the Triple XXX Root Beer brand, which, in the 1920s, operated almost 100 “Thirst Stations”, roadside establishments around the United States-Canada border.

Whatever food you order, be it a signature burger (100% sirloin) or a comforting breakfast special (anytime), you’re almost obliged to pair it with a frosty mug of Triple XXX Root Beer, made with pure cane sugar to an original 1895 recipe.

6. Elliott Hall of Music

One building that demands you attention on the Purdue campus is this vast auditorium. Built in the late 1930s, the Elliott Hall of Music was designed in the Art Deco style by J. André Fouilhoux, who was one of the architects involved in New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

This is one of the largest proscenium theaters in the world, able to seat 6,005 people. The Elliott Hall of Music is the stage for commencement exercises, and is the base for a variety of organizations including the Purdue All-American Marching Band, Purdue Bands and Orchestras, the WBAA radio studio and a production company for the Purdue campus.

Throughout the year, this venue hosts world-renowned ballet companies, big-time concerts, full-scale Broadway shows and talks and debates by renowned figures.

A few of the many artists to have graced this stage are Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen.

7. Ross-Ade Stadium

At the north end of the Purdue campus is the university’s historic football stadium, full of character and clad with signature red brick.

The Ross-Ade Stadium was inaugurated in 1924, at a time when the Boilermakers were a real force (9 of their 12 conference titles took place before 1950).

Traditionally known as a “Cradle of Quarterbacks”, Purdue is now a “Den of Defensive Ends”, with nine selected in the NFL draft since 1999. With few changes since the 1960s, the Ross-Ade Stadium is a one-of-a-kind place to watch a football game.

There’s a capacity of 57,236 and one new addition is permanent lighting, enabling night games. For tailgating and a classic college football atmosphere you can’t go wrong, with abundant concessions and beer on tap, which is unusual for college athletics.

8. Mackey Arena

Another campus landmark right next door to the Ross-Ade Stadium is the Mackey Arena, home court for Purdue’s highly competitive men’s and women’s basketball teams.

The women’s team won the NCAA National Championship in 1999 and has reached the Final Four three times. The men’s team are also regular contenders, recently making the Sweet Sixteen in three consecutive seasons from 2017 to 2019.

More than 30 Boilermakers have made it to the NBA. The arena, seating 14,804, dates back to 1967 and is known for its raucous atmosphere, created partly by its domed aluminum roof.

Between 2007 and 2012 the complex was the subject of a huge modernization project, including a state-of-the-art sports medicine facility.

9. Fort Ouiatenon

The first European settlement in what is now Indiana sits within West Lafayette’s boundaries, at a spot by the Wabash River. Fort Ouiatenon was a log blockhouse enclosed by a palisade, serving as a French fur trading post from 1717.

Come the mid-18th century the fort was the linchpin for a large settlement, ceded to the British in 1760 and then used by Native American tribes until its destruction by American Militia in the Northwest Indian War (1785-1795).

The site was rediscovered in 1960, and there’s a replica blockhouse from 1930 that opens to the public during the summer.

Fort Ouiatenon comes alive in October during the weekend-long Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a festival recalling the annual gathering of French and Native Americans which happened at this very place in the mid-18th century.

On an amazing scale, you’ll find military maneuvers, contemporaneous food and music and dance, and a small world of living history.

10. Wabash Heritage Trail

A fine way to see more of the Wabash River and Burnett’s Creek around West Lafayette is to follow this 18-mile scenic trail, beginning in the north at Tippecanoe Battlefield and ending southwest of West Lafayette at Fort Ouiatenon.

You can get onto the The Wabash Heritage Trail at Tapawingo Park, embarking on a little adventure that will take you through stands of buckeye, sycamore and cottonwood, as well as marshy areas.

There’s a great deal of history to uncover as you go, from the Davis Ferry pedestrian bridge, literally named for a ferry crossing at this site in 1823, to the trailhead, where the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811) was fought between American forces and a confederacy of Native American tribes under Tenskwatawa.

11. Harry’s Chocolate Shop

A West Lafayette mainstay since 1919, Harry’s Chocolate Shop is right by the Purdue Campus in the Chauncey Village District.

This is a lively pub, favored by students and serving hunger-stomping bar fare, so the name is a little misleading. That harks back to an ice cream parlor and soda fountain, founded here more than a century ago.

After Prohibition, the owner decided he needed something to help him differentiate from a competitor, so beer replaced ice cream.

Harry’s Chocolate Shop is a place that sparks a lot of nostalgia for many Purdue alumni, serving beer-friendly small bites (wings, nachos, onion rings, egg rolls, quesadillas), as well as subs, burgers, wraps, pizza, soups & salads and more.

One fun touch is the free popcorn that comes with your drink.

12. Celery Bog Nature Area

Behind the Purdue Campus are close to 200 acres of nature, almost half of which is an important wetland site.

The Celery Bog Nature Area is a magnet for birdlife, particularly during the spring and fall migration seasons, and some 260 species have been recorded here.

Conveniently there’s a 1.5-mile unpaved footpath by the wetlands, ideal for birding and complete with interpretive signs and two viewing decks.

In addition to the unpaved trail, you’ve also got a further 4.3 miles of paved footpath along the Cattail Trail.

This trail is 11 miles long and can be joined at the Purdue campus, leading you past savanna and restored prairie on its way through the Celery Bog Nature Area.

13. Lilly Nature Center

If you’d like to know more about the habitats at the Celery Bog Nature Area, make sure to stop by the Lilly Nature Center, open Wednesday to Saturday.

This modern attraction has fascinating, neatly presented and interactive exhibits about the wetlands, prairie, savanna and woodland on the center’s doorstep.

The center is a handy resource to help you identify animal species, and also has its own bird viewing area.

This is also a venue for all kinds of nature-oriented programs, organized by the likes of the Sycamore Audubon Society and the Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society.

14. Happy Hollow Park

On the Wabash Heritage Trail, Happy Hollow Park is close to the Wabash riverbank, about a mile upstream from Wabash Landing.

What you’ll find is more than 80 acres dominated by hardwood forest, offering blissful shade in summer, with a series of side-trails leading off into different corners of the park.

Among the park’s amenities there’s a massive open turf area, five shelters and two accessible playgrounds, for children aged 2-5 and 5-12.

These playgrounds are enormous and had recently been fitted with brand new equipment at the time of writing.

15. West Lafayette Farmers’ Market

May to October, Cumberland Park in West Lafayette is the setting for a popular farmers’ market. Held on Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 7pm, the West Lafayette Farmers’ Market usually has more than 50 vendors.

On a normal visit you can expect to find all kinds of fruit and vegetables as they come into season, as well as herbs, pastured beef and chicken, wine, honey, bread, pastries, Bundt cakes, syrups, handmade candy, crafts, candles, pet treats, aromatherapy soaps, clothing and much more than we can list here.

There’s also plenty of food made on the spot, if you’re up for crepes, comforting vegetarian fare, tacos or shaved ice.

15 Best Things to Do in West Lafayette (Indiana):

• Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette
• Purdue University
• Samara House
• Tapawingo Park
• Triple XXX Family Restaurant
• Elliott Hall of Music
• Ross-Ade Stadium
• Mackey Arena
• Fort Ouiatenon
• Wabash Heritage Trail
• Harry’s Chocolate Shop
• Celery Bog Nature Area
• Lilly Nature Center
• Happy Hollow Park
• West Lafayette Farmers’ Market

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JUNE 2020 TASTE of Tippecanoe: June 20.

Sample all the great food, music and art our community has to offer! Enjoy live musilocal food, live art experiences and fireworks. Downtown. tasteoftippecanoe.org

Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering: June 26-28

PERFORMANCES ON THE JOHN T. MYERS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

MAY 2020 Round The Fountain Art Fair:

May 23 (canceled). Paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. Downtown. roundthefountain.org

MAY—OCTOBER

FARMERS MARKETS Visit individual websites for hours. May through October, these open-air markets offer fresh produce, flowers, plants and herbs, crafts, live entertainment and special events in three locations on various days throughout the week. Lafayette Farmers Market: lafayettefarmersmarket.com 5th Street between Main and Columbia streets on Saturdays mornings. Purdue Farmers Market: lafayettefarmersmarket.com North end of the Memorial Mall on Thursdays afternoons. West Lafayette Farmers Market: wlfarmersmarket.com, Cumberland Park, 3065 N. Salisbury Street on Wednesdays afternoons. 6

(canceled). Three-day traditional music gathering. Enjoy stage presentations and informal jam sessions. Tippecanoe Battlefield Park. indianafiddlersgathering.org

JULY 2020 Stars & Stripes Celebration: July 4.

Lafayette Citizens Band patriotic concert followed by a robust display of fireworks at dusk. Riehle Plaza.

Wabash Riverfest:

July 11. Voyageur canoe competitions, kids’ activities, entertainment and educational displays. Tapawingo Park. wabashriverfest.com

Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair: July 18-25. 4-H

projects, animal competitions, carnival, tractor pull and more. Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds.

Sunflower Festival:

July 24-25. Wagon rides, educational activities, vendors, food and sunflowers. Wea Creek Orchard. weacreekorchard.com

Star City Jazz and Blues: July 25. Enjoy a

summer evening with two stages of live music, dancing, food and beer. Downtown. facebook.com

AUGUST 2020 Outfest: August 15.

Celebration for diversity in the community with live entertainment, vendors, food, beer gardens and more. Downtown. pridelafayette.org

SEPTEMBER— NOVEMBER

PURDUE FOOTBALL 2020 HOME GAMES

Beers Across the Wabash: July 29. Taste

an assortment of ales and lagers from over 30 Indiana breweries. Downtown. beersacrossthewabash.com

Rohrman Field at Ross-Ade Stadium

SEPTEMBER 2020 Germanfest: September

September 12 vs. Memphis

October 31 vs. Northwestern

September 19 vs. Air Force

November 14 vs. Wisconsin

October 10 vs. Rutgers

November 21 vs. Iowa

12 (canceled). Authentic German food, beer and wine, live polka music and carnival rides. Downtown. lafayettegermanfest.org.

Global Fest:

September 19. Celebrates world cultures through music, dance, crafts, displays and international food. Chauncey Village. westlafayette.in.gov

YEAR-ROUND EVENTS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN

Ouibache Music Festival: September 25-26.

A roots music festival showcasing musicians from all over the world who gather to play tunes and share stories. Tippecanoe County Amphitheater. ouibache.com

Starry Night Festival: September 26. Street festival with a unique blend of musimerchants, interactive creativity and food. Chauncey Village. starrynightfestival.com

Art on the Wabash:

September 27. Outdoor juried art fair featuring artists from 15 area counties. Tapawingo Park. artonthewabash.com

FEAST OF THE HUNTERS' MOON

. . . 2020 will be the 53rd year for the annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival!

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OCTOBER 2020 Feast of the Hunters’ Moon:

October 3-4. Historical re-enactment featuring traditional crafts, goods, food and lifestyles of the 18th-century trade period. Fort Ouiatenon Park. feastofthehuntersmoon.org

Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5-K:

October 17. Starts at Ross-Ade Stadium and meanders through the Purdue campus and both cities. purduehalfcom

RECURRING 2020 Downtown Gallery Walk: July 17, September

18. Presented by Tippecanoe Arts Federation, Gallery Walks feature regional performing and visual artists in over 25 galleries and business venues throughout downtown Lafayette. tippecanoearts.org

Mosey Down Main Street: May 9, June 6,

July 11, August 8, September 5. An evening of arts, food, shopping and entertainment in historic downtown Lafayette. moseydownmain.com

APRIL 2021 TAP for TAF: TBD.

DECEMBER 2020 Lighted Christmas Parade: December 5.

Downtown Lafayette lights up with Holiday Magic during this spectacular parade. Downtown Main Street, from 11th to 2nd Street. greaterlafayettecommerce.com

Purdue Christmas Show: December 5-6.

This holiday student production has been declared one of the most outstanding musical presentations in the country! Elliott Hall of Music. purdue.edu/pmo

Additional events can be found online at homeofpurdue.com, purduesports.com, purdue.edu, and tippecanoearts.org See page 42-43 for Purdue events. 8

A craft brew festival featuring Indiana breweries and over 50 different beer selections. Downtown. tippecanoearts.org

Purdue Spring Fest: April 17. Kid-friendly weekend; Bug Bowl, Horticulture Show, Veterinary Open House and more. Purdue University. purdue.edu/springfest

Purdue Grand Prix:

April 24. Go-kart race and trials, car show and parade. Purdue University. purduegrandprix.org

“Riverfest is so much fun! I loved riding a horsey, playing river games, and getting a unicorn balloon!” Charlize Erickson

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The Farm at Prophetstown 3534 Prophetstown Trl., West Lafayette 765-567-4700, prophetstown.org

A farming and education center offering unique experiences on all aspects of farm life. Programs revolve around the 1920s farms as they began their transition from animal to tractor power. The Farm is a training farm for sustainable agriculture, gardening, canning, as well as farm-to-table cooking, sewing and quilting. It draws on a wide range of resources such as beekeepers, master gardeners, farm experts and home economics experts. Admission is free with state park entry except for special programming and workshops. Located in Prophetstown State Park (see page 17).

FORT OUIATENON HISTORIC PARK ON THE WABASH RIVER

Tippecanoe Battlefield & Museum 200 Battle Ground Ave., Battle Ground 765-567-2147 tippecanoehistory.org

Five Points Fire Station Museum — see page 22 Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park

THE FARM AT PROPHETSTOWN

3129 S. River Rd., West Lafayette 765-476-8411, tippecanoehistory.org

Fort Ouiatenon (wee-ah-teh-non), named for the Wea tribes in the area, was established by the French in 1717 as a fur trading post. It was one of the earliest settlements in what was to become the state of Indiana. Archaeology and research show that the area was home to approximately 2,000 to 3,000 inhabitants during its most profitable times. The replica blockhouse, built in 1930, is open select hours. See website. The park also hosts the annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival in autumn. Programs and tours may be arranged through the Tippecanoe County Historical Association.

Tippecanoe County Courthouse 301 Main St., Lafayette tippecanoecountycourthouse.com

TIPPECANOE BATTLEFIELD PARK

Historic Lafayette Downtown Head downtown and stroll the tree-lined streets with outdoor public art and beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture. Many original buildings from the late 1800s still stand, featuring a large variety of architectural facades. Additional things to do downtown can be found on pages 22-24. 10

An 85-foot marble obelisk was erected in 1908 to mark the site of this National Historic Landmark for the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe between the United States’ forces, led by William Henry Harrison, and representatives of Tecumseh’s Native American confederation. The museum tells the story of the battle. Guided tours and programming may be arranged through the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. Admission is charged for museum entry. See ad on page 11.

The Tippecanoe County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places and is truly a site to see. Built in the 1880s, the courthouse was requested by the citizens to be “of permanent and durable character.” Renovations over the years have ensured it will be here for many years to come. The courthouse has 100 columns, nine statues, a dome with four clock faces and a 3,000-pound bell. A 14-foot statue, depicting justice, tops the courthouse dome at a total height of 212 feet. A self-guided tour brochure is available at homeofpurdue. com, and group tours can be arranged by Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette.

tourdelafayette.com / tourdewestlafayette.com

PUBLIC ART & HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE

An online video series of twelve webcasts featuring nine historic neighborhoods. See page 24 for additional information.

“Tippecanoe County has a vibrant cultural history. Festivals like the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, as well as programming done throughout the year by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, interpret our county’s history and make it accessible for all. It’s our story.” — Leslie Martin Conwell

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum

COURTHOUSE SQUARE

SELF-GUIDED

The Museum and adjacent memorial commemorates and interprets the nationally significant November 7, 1811, Battle of Tippecanoe. The Museum focuses on the battle, early settlement and 19th-century Native American lifestyles. The History Store features a large assortment of books on America, Indiana, military and Native history and culture, and offers reproduction historic goods, collectables and period clothing. Open 6 days a week, closed on Wednesdays.

ARCHITECTURAL DOWNTOWN TOURS

200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battle Ground 765-567-2147 • tippecanoehistory.org

fun facts . . .

• The first (Neil Armstrong) and the last astronaut (Eugene Cernan) on the moon were both Purdue graduates. 25 Purdue alumni are astronauts. • Amelia Earhart prepared her plane for her last around the world flight at the Purdue University Airport. She was working at Purdue as a visiting career counselor for women at the time. • William Digby purchased the land that now makes up Lafayette in 1824 for $1.25 an acre and sold it for $240. He owned the town for 3 days and during this time, he named it after the Marquis de Lafayette, the Revolutionary War hero.

MAIN STREET VIEW FROM RIEHLE PLAZA

DOWNTOWN TOURS

These self-guided tour brochures are available; Downtown Lafayette Historic Architecture, Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Downtown Historic Places of Worship and Public Art Trail.

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All locally owned and operated.

Teays River Brewing & Public House

Brokerage Brewery 2516 Covington St., West Lafayette 765-233-2767, brokeragebrewing.com West Lafayette’s oldest and newest brewery, Brokerage Brewing Company, aims for community to gather over food, drink and the valuable matters of life. Offering a wide variety of monthly events, including a Craft Beer 101 course that focuses on the brewing experience, beer styles, methods and a brew house tour. BBCo features two “flagship” beers that remain consistent throughout the year, as well as 9 other rotating taps dedicated to the latest innovative or season concoction of their head brewery. Grab a pint and join the story.

Escape Velocity Brewery 405 Sagamore Pkwy. S., Lafayette escapevelocitybrewing.com Escape Velocity Brewing is 5-barrel brewpub brewing a range of craft beer everyone can enjoy from lagers to stouts. Our kitchen boasts an all vegetarian/ vegan menu with soups, sandwiches, salads, and other healthy comfort food. Come celebrate the area's contribution to space exploration with a pint, a snack, and some nerdy conversation.

3000 S. 9th St., Lafayette, 765-746-6614 teaysriverbrewing.com Seven-barrel brewery producing signature beers as well as small batch offerings. Taproom and full-service restaurant offering lunch and dinner menu. Meeting space and carryout. Member of the Brewers Association and the Brewers Guild of Indiana.

Lafayette Brewing Company 622 Main St., Lafayette, 765-742-2591 lafbrew.com Lafayette’s original craft brewery is also the holder of Indiana’s very first small brewer permit and has been a downtown destination since 1993. The brewpub offers a full-service lunch and dinner menu along with a diverse selection of handcrafted ales and lagers. A liquor menu, patio dining, a large banquet space and carry-out beer are also available.

People's Brewing Company

2006 N. 9th St., Lafayette, 765-792-4677 peoplesbrew.com Since 2009, People’s Brewing Company has been producing fresh local beer in fun fact . . . People’s Lafayette for restaurants, bars Brewery Brewed 900,000 16 oz and packaging stores. The production brewery offers a pints of beer in 2019. Comparable to taproom and patio, free tours 1,125,000 regular 12 oz cans of beer. every Saturday, and carryout for visitors. Ask for People’s all around town and throughout Indiana or join the friendly staff and patrons at the brewery. homeofpurdue.com

Thieme & Wagner Brewing Company 652 Main St., Lafayette, 765-607-4804 thiemeandwagner.com Thieme & Wagner Brewing Co. has roots that go back to 1863. Apart from their history, they are unique in that the owner and brewmaster, David Thieme is the great-great-great (yes 3 greats!) grandson of Frederick A. Thieme the original founder of the Thieme & Wagner Brewing Co. Brewing and selling above standard beer as his ancestors have done over the past 150 years.

Wildcat Creek Winery 3233 E. 200 N., Lafayette, 765-838-3498 wildcatcreekwinery.com Free wine tastings, indoor and outdoor seating, winery tours, gift shop, periodic food and wine pairings, and private events. Since opening in December 2008, Wildcat Creek Winery has established a high standard of winemaking excellence. The crew at Wildcat Creek Winery welcomes the opportunity to share their award-winning wines and Hoosier hospitality with you.

Wildcat Creek Winery

Brokerage Brewery

Peopl 's Brewie Companng y

Thieme & Wagner Brewing Company

Lafayette Brewing Company

“The local brewery scene is hoppin’! I am so proud and excited to be a part of this craft beer movement.” — Chris Johnson

Teays iver BrewinR g Public H & ouse

Escape Velocity Brewery

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ATTRACTIONS Shopping

Antiques homeofpurdue.com

A large selection of antique malls, storefronts and indoor flea markets can be found throughout the community.

Artisan Galleries homeofpurdue.com

Explore galleries offering all types of exquisite fine art; from oil paintings and fine art prints to glass art, sculpture and contemporary pieces.

Downtown readysetgodowntown.com

SURROUNDING BREWERIES

Whether you’re looking for collectibles and antiques, handmade pottery and crafts, delectable treats or the perfect gift, you’re sure to find it downtown.

Lafayette Pavilions

Crasian Brewing Company

100 S. Creasy Ln., Lafayette

765-563-8339, crasianbrewing.com

Crawfordsville Backstep Brewing Company

765-230-2337, backstepbrewingcompany.com

Monticello Fruitshine Wine

574-808-9229, fruitshinewine.com

Kopaetic Beer Factory 574-808-3378, kopaceticbeer.com

Whyte Horse Winery

574-583-2345, whytehorsewinery.com

Newtown Old 55 Distillery Old55distillery.com

Remington Carpenter Creek Cellars

“We are blessed to have so many great local shops in the Greater Lafayette area. Gift shops, local art galleries, candy shops abound with one-of-akind products for our community and our visitors.”— Lauralee Foerster

fun fact . . .

McCord Candies pulled more than 22,000 candies canes, in 2019, in the second-floor kitchen. They mailed to over 27 different states in the U.S. and 3 foreign countries.

Fashion, hobby and home decor stores mixed in with a selection of cafes and themed restaurants make this convenient plaza very popular.

Market Square 2200 Elmwood Ave., Lafayette

Offers fashion, hobbies, books, services and restaurants.

Sagamore West Sagamore Pkwy. W. , West Lafayette

The ever expanding westside offers local flavor dining, boutiques and gift shops, all found along the parkway.

Tippecanoe Mall 2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., Lafayette tippecanoemall.com

Large indoor mall with a delightful array of over 100 specialty stores, restaurants and anchor stores.

219-866-4334, carpentercreekcellars.com

Sheridan Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard 317-771-2814, blackhawkwinery.com

Wabash Landing 320 E. State St., West Lafayette

This downtown shopping center has a distinctive design. Offerings include, clothing, electronic gaming, hair salons and restaurants.

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ATTRACTIONS R ecr eation

TROPICANOE COVE AQUATIC CENTER

Parks Departments

Columbian Park

Lafayette Parks & Recreation 765-807-1500, lafayetteparks.org

1915 Scott St., Lafayette, 765-807-1500 lafayetteparks.org Park amenities include; handicappedaccessible, age-relevant playgrounds, veterans memorial, lagoon, trails, shaded picnic areas and zoo (see directly below). Tropicanoe Cove Aquatic Center celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019 by opening two brand-new water slides. Anticipated substantial completion of the new multiuse Loeb Stadium is 2021.

Tippecanoe County Parks 765-463-2306, tippecanoe.in.gov West Lafayette Parks & Recreation 765-775-5110, westlafayette.in.gov/parks

Armstrong Park 900 Beck Ln., Lafayette, lafayetteparks.org Park features three youth baseball fields, playground, basketball and tennis courts, Castaway Bay aquatic center, rentable picnic shelter and a beautiful 2/3 mile trail that surrounds a tranquil pond.

Celery Bog Nature Area 1620 Lindberg Rd., West Lafayette 765-775-5172, westlafayette.in.gov/parks One of our state’s significant ecological sites, this park offers footpaths and paved trails, birding and wildlife observation. The Lilly Nature Center adds opportunities with exhibits and educational activities. Programs offered throughout the year.

COLUMBIAN PARK ZOO

Clegg Memorial Gardens 1782 N. 400 E., Lafayette, 765-423-1605 nicheslandtrust.org Features a natural play area and resides on the hillside overlooking state scenic waterway Wildcat Creek. The slopes feature a rare gravel hill prairie ecosystem. From creek side to hilltop elevation changes 100 feet, making for excellent hiking opportunity along the mile plus of trail. The looping trails meander through oak woodland, gravel hill prairie, riparian corridor and savanna. Open year-round, dawn till dusk.

fun fact . . . •

West Lafayette Parks System contains 27 miles of paved trails and more than 5 miles of footpaths.

CELERY BOG NATURE AREA

Columbian Park Zoo (seasonal) 1915 Scott St., Lafayette, 765-807-1500 lafayetteparks.org Houses 190 animals, representing 90 different species, offers educational programs that inspire an appreciation for the world's wildlife. A brand-new penguin exhibit is set to open in 2020.

Lafayette Aviators

This summer collegiate prospect baseball team is an entertainment destination. Between-inning games, theme nights, in-stands volleyball, bounce house, and chicken toss are just a few things you might find at an Aviators game. The Aviators former home, Loeb Stadium, was razed immediately following the conclusion of the 2019 Aviators season to make way for the new Loeb Stadium which is presently under construction. The Aviators are moving to Purdue’s Alexander Field for the 2020 season.

Prophetstown State Park 5545 Swisher Rd., West Lafayette 765-567-4919, on.in.gov/prophetstown A great place for camping, swimming, hiking, birding, biking, fishing, wildlife observation and more. Natural habitats including tall grass and wildflower prairies, woodlands, wetlands, and rivers await. The aquatic center features a tube slide, lazy river, splash zones and zero-entry wading area. Watch the sunrise over the Circle of Stones, a feature of 15 stones representing a proud spirit of unity and the people who stood bravely to preserve a way of life. Take a walk around the Native American village. Nature and history public programs are offered. At the visitors center, observe live animals and interact with educational displays. Picnic areas offer handicapped-accessible playgrounds. Four shelter houses and a campground with 110 modern campsites are available for rentals. Gate entrance admission charged. Park is home to The Farm at Prophetstown (see page 10).

PROPHETSTOWN STATE PARK

Wabash Heritage Trail

Ross Hills Park 8815 W. 50 S., West Lafayette tippecanoe.in.gov Located along the Wabash River, this park offers hiking trails, picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts and a softball backstop.

Tapawingo Park “Tippecanoe County has amazing paddling opportunities with 6 public access locations to enjoy Indiana’s longest state scenic stream on the North and South Forks of Wildcat Creek, as well as 4 public access points on the Wabash River, the Hoosier states most loved river.” — Gus Nyberg

CLEGG MEMORIAL GARDENS

100 Tapawingo Dr. N. West Lafayette, 765-775-5110 westlafayette.in.gov/parks Scenic views and easy access to the Wabash River. This heavily shaded park offers a tot playground, bandshell, access to the Wabash Heritage Trail and picnic facilities. Home to Riverside Skating Center (see page 23).

WABASH HERITAGE TRAIL

RIVERSIDE SKATING CENTER, TAPAWINGO PARK

765-567-6218, tippecanoe.in.gov Unique wildlife observation and unparalleled views of the Wabash River can be found along this 17mile trail. Starting at the Tippecanoe Battlefield, it follows the river into Lafayette and crosses over into West Lafayette to Fort Ouiatenon Park. Parts of the trail are paved and handicappedaccessible.

Wolf Park 4004 E. 800 N., Battle Ground, 765-567-2265 wolfpark.org

Dedicated to behavioral research, education, and conservation, with the objective of improving the public’s understanding of wolves and the value they provide to our environment. Visitors observe wolves, bison, and foxes. Primary open season is May-November with select open days year-round. Tours during public hours are the main opportunity to see the entirety of the park. Howl Nights offer a chance to howl with the wolves and hear the lovely tones of the wolves in reply. Information on Seminars, Photography Sessions, Camps, Special Events, Animal Sponsorships, and other programs is available on website. Private bookings are also available.

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Biking Whether you’re interested in off-road trails or you’re trying to find that perfect paved path, we’ve got something to offer the bike enthusiast. Wabash River Cycle Club 765-450-9722, wrcc-in.org

Zagster Bike Share bike.zagster.com/Purdue

Maps and trail info are available at homeofpurdue.com

Bowling Alleys Market Square Lanes 2100 Elmwood Ave., Lafayette 765-447-4106 marketsquarelanes.com

Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl 2331 Brothers Dr., Lafayette 765-477-6500, arrowheadbowl.com

Mustang Alley 1701 Schuyler Ave., Lafayette 765-742-0443, mustangalleylafayette.com

Union Rack and Roll 101 N. Grant St., West Lafayette inside the Purdue Memorial Union 765-494-8990 union.purdue.edu/rackandroll

Dog Park Shamrock Dog Park (key fob access) 111 Sanford St., Lafayette, 765-490-7509, shamrockdogpark.com Must have key fob to access. Annual membership or week passes available.

Hiking Trails There’s no shortage of hiking options! Take a hike along the Wabash River as you meander down the Wabash Heritage Trail. If you prefer a more urban setting, both Lafayette and West Lafayette parks & recreation have created trails systems that link the cities, Purdue campus and residential neighborhoods together. Clegg Memorial Gardens, Purdue Horticulture Park and the Celery Bog Nature Area offer scenic observation trailways for year-round enjoyment. 18

Fishing Fishing is available at many local parks as well as area creeks and along the Wabash River. For a list of “family friendly” fishing areas, check out homeofpudue.com.

Canoeing / Kayaking Wildcat Canoe & Kayak Too CR 725 E., Lafayette, 765-589-8081 wildcatcanoeandkayak.com

Hodges Canoe Rentals Delphi, 765-564-6806

Miniature Golf

Additional Fun

Hole in One Family Fun (seasonal)

Agricultural Adventures... Corn maizes, orchards & more, see page 21

311 Meijer Dr., Lafayette, 765-446-2250 holeinonefamilyfun.com

All Fired Up! Pottery Studio

Monster Mini-Golf (indoor)

308 E. State St., West Lafayette 765-743-7800, allfiredupwestlafayette.com

3573 Promenade Pkwy., Lafayette 765-471-1300, monsterminigolf.com

Bask Aroma (see ad on page 15) 953 Park E. Blvd., Suite B, Lafayette 765-269-9276, baskaromaco.com

Movie Theaters

Climb Lafayette

For show times, 765-449-7469 goodrichqualitytheaters.com

4650 Dale Rd., Lafayette, 765-532-7752 climblafayette.com

Eastside 10 Imax

Creative Clayground

300 Farabee Dr. N., Lafayette

3111 Builder Dr., Lafayette, 765-838-1629 creativeclayground.com

Lafayette 7 3525 McCarty Ln., Lafayette

Elite Air Trampoline Park 3832 Fortune Dr., Lafayette, 765-276-4780 eliteairpark.com

Wabash Landing 9 300 E. State St., West Lafayette

Flourish Studio and Classroom 634 Main St., Lafayette, 765-323-2100 flourishstudioandclassroom.com

Skating Rollerblading/Rollerskating available on paved portions of the Wabash Heritage Trail, the Cattail Trail at the Celery Bog Nature Area, Shamrock Park rollerblade court as well as over 27 paved miles of trails in West Lafayette.

Lafayette Community Skate Park

Great United Skates Lafayette

Outdoor ice skating rink (see page 23).

135 S. Earl Ave., Lafayette, 765-340-8700 greatunitedskates.com

5572 Mercy Way, Lafayette, 765-449-4600

Ramps & obstacles can be enjoyed by skateboarders, bikers & in-line skaters. Riverside Skating Center 100 Tapawingo Dr. N., West Lafayette 765-743-7465, westlafayette.in.gov/parks

Get Air Lafayette 3540 S.R. 38 E., Lafayette, 765-226-5651 getairlafayette.com

Inspired Fire Glass Studio & Gallery 2124 SR 25 W., Lafayette, 765-474-1981 inspiredfire.com

LaLa Gallery 511 Ferry St., Lafayette, 765-414-7962 lalagallery.com

Lazy Cat Lounge

Indoor roller skating rink.

846 Main St., Lafayette, 812-340-2312 lazycatloungecafe.com

Main Street Amusements 642 Main St., Lafayette, 765-588-1285 msamuse.com

Mega Blast (Laser Tag) 3540 SR 38 E., Lafayette, 765-250-8911 megablastlasertag.com

Merlin's Beard 220 Columbia St., Lafayette, 765-714-4441 merlinsbeard.net

Mission Breakout (see ad on page 15) 325 S. Earl Ave., Lafayette, 765-250-5180 missionbreakoutlafayette.com

Painting with a Twist

Swimming Castaway Bay 601 Beck Ln., Lafayette, 765-807-0006 lafayette.in.gov/aquatics

Fitness Centers Visit homeofpurdue.com for information. Prophetstown State Park Aquatic Center 5545 Swisher Rd., West Lafayette 765-567-4919, on.in.gov/Prophetstown

Tropicanoe Cove Family Aquatic Center 1915 Scott St., Lafayette, 765-807-1531 lafayette.in.gov/aquatics

Vinton Pool 3111 Prairie Ln., Lafayette, 765-807-0035 lafayette.in.gov/aquatics

West Lafayette Municipal Pool 1200 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette 765-775-5129, westlafayette.in.gov/parks

2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Lafayette 765-269-7221, paintingwithatwist.com

Ruggedxscape 324 South St., Lafayette, 765-588-1588 ruggedxscape.com

Vault Billiards 205 N. 2nd St., Lafayette, 765-269-9329

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144 holes of golf find homes between 8 golf courses. They include designs by Pete Dye and Hale Irwin.

Courses offering Stay and Play Packages.

EIGHT CHALLENGING COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM. . . STAY AND PLAY LODGING Courtyard by Marriott courtyardlafayette.com

Four Points by Sheraton

Ackerman-Allen Course Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex 1300 Cherry Ln., West Lafayette 765-494-3139, purduegolf.com

The Kampen Course Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex 1300 Cherry Ln., West Lafayette 765-494-3139, purduegolf.com

fourpointswestlafayette.com

Hampton Inn Lafayette lafayettein.hamptoninn.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton lafayette.homewoodsuites.com

The Whittaker Inn thewhittakerinn.com

Golf Course Views AirBnB

Battle Ground Golf Club 5505 Pretty Prairie Rd., Battle Ground 765-567-2178, golfbattleground.com

Harrison Hills Country Club

413 E. New St., Attica 765-762-1135, harrisonhills.com

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Bello Terra Golf Course 1601 E. 650 N., West Lafayette 765-463-1100, bellogolf.com

Coyote Crossing Golf Club 5801 Augusta Blvd., West Lafayette 765-497-1061, coyotecrossinggolf.com

The Ravines Golf Course 8525 Division Rd., West Lafayette 765-497-7888, golfravines.com

West Lafayette Golf & Country Club 3224 U.S. 52 W., West Lafayette 765-463-2332, wlgcc.com

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ATTRACTIONS Ag r itour ism

21 Petals (seasonal)

fun fact . . . Exploration

Acres named best corn maze in America in 2019 by USA Today.

748 E. 700 S., Lafayette, 21petalsflowerfarm.com

U-pick flowers.

Annie's Orchard (seasonal)

9624 W. 75 S., West Lafayette, 765-583-2425

U-pick cherries, blueberries, peaches and nectarines. Or visit the orchard store for pre-picked peaches, jams and pies.

Purdue Arboretum arboretum.purdue.edu

University wide, the Purdue Arboretum is a vast and unique collection of plants, gardens, art works, walking trails and open green spaces.

Arboretum at Samara samara-house.org, 765-409-5522

A botanical garden surrounding Frank Lloyd Wright’s SAMARA house. Tours are available by reservation only.

Purdue Horticulture Gardens 625 Agriculture Mall Dr., West Lafayette 765-494-1296, hort.purdue.edu

Benton County Wind Farms — see page 31 Exploration Acres (seasonal) 6042 Newcastle Rd., Lafayette 765-296-2863, explorationacres.com

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, pedal cars, corn canon, a general store and more. Group events available.

Fair Oaks Farms — see page 31

EXPLORATION ACRES

“My family loves the spooky season! A favorite is going to Wea Creek Orchard to get our fall pumpkins and gourds. Exploring the farm is great fun for all of us! ” — Whitney Bell

The Farm at Prophetstown — see page 10

A half-acre botanical garden featuring perennials, spring-flowering bulbs and ornamental grasses. Tours available.

RDM Aquaculture —

see page 31

Tippco Fish 10867 U.S. 231, Romney

Tour the facility and learn the tilapia farming process. By appointment only, call RDM Aquaculture, 765-583-0052, to arrange a tour.

Huffman Berry Farms (seasonal)

Wea Creek Orchard (seasonal)

7910 E. 300 N., Lafayette 765-491-2715, hhfarms.com

U-pick produce, apples, peaches, pumpkins and nectarines. Enjoy a hayride, visit the Market or stroll through rows of apple trees. Private parties available.

5618 S. 200 E., Lafayette 765-807-6142, weacreekorchard.com

U-pick strawberry farm.

Martin Acres (seasonal) 4840 Hawthorne Ridge Dr. West Lafayette, 765-463-4215

U-pick blueberry farm.

ARBORETUM AT SAMARA

WEA CREEK ORCHARD

More agritourism adventures can be found at homeofpurdue.com PURDUE HORTICULTURE GARDENS

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette

ATTRACTIONS Downtown

102 S. 10th St., Lafayette, artlafayette.org

Open daily. Offers changing exhibitions, studio classes, the ArtSmart, Indiana educational program and docent-led tours (see page 24).

Big Four Depot Building 200 N. 2nd St., Lafayette

A historical train depot building built in 1902 in the Neo-Jacobean architectural style. Moved from its original location to the plaza in the mid-1990s, it continues to be a hub of transportation, serving as a stop for Amtrak.

Five Points Fire Station Museum 1511 Main St., Lafayette, 765-429-1046

Restored to its 1937 heyday, the museum houses a 1937 Ahrens-Fox fire truck that made runs from the station for 40+ years. Historical memorabilia, photos, documents and run ledgers that tell the history of the Lafayette Fire Department can be found inside. Open Saturdays and by appointment. Home to North Central Health Child Safety Center.

MAIN STREET

Imagination Station 600 N. 4th St., Lafayette, 765-420-7780 imagination-station.org

Offers hands-on, interactive exhibits for children and their families in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Children under two years of age are free.

“I like everything about downtown! We buy kettle corn and cookies from the farmers market during the summer. McCord Candies makes my favorite milkshake for me and my dad...raspberry-marshmallow! During the holidays, we always buy a Christmas ornament from Artists’ Own. My favorite places to eat dinner are Bistro 501 and Folie.” — Annika Dekker

LOCAL FLAVOR RESTAURANTS

LAFAYETTE FARMERS MARKET

THREE GREAT DISTRICTS! Downtown spans from the Purdue Memorial Union on the edge of Purdue University in West Lafayette, down the hill and over the Wabash River, all the way to 11th Street in Lafayette. It offers fabulous dining venues, wonderful shopping outlets and fun, exciting attractions including nightlife, plays, museums, galleries, theaters and more! readysetgodowntown.com 22

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The Lafayette Farmers Market has been around for over 165 years!

These self-guided tour brochures are available; Downtown Historic Places of Worship, Downtown Lafayette Historic Architecture, Tippecanoe County Courthouse, and Public Art Trail, download at homeofpurdue.com

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Genealogy & Research Center

Tapawingo Park Wabash Heritage Trail

1001 South St., Lafayette, 765-476-8411 tippecanoehistory.org

100 Tapawingo Dr. N., West Lafayette westlafayette.in.gov/parks

Operated by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, it’s the destination for all researchers tracing their Tippecanoe County family heritage or exploring other areas of local history.

Nestled along the Wabash River is a quaint park where you can break away from the city bustle to enjoy a picnic or stroll along the Wabash Heritage Trail (see page 17).

Lafayette Farmers Market

Tippecanoe County Courthouse

5th St., between Main & Columbia streets Lafayette, lafayettefarmersmarket.com

301 Main St., Lafayette tippecanoecountycourthouse.com

Seasonal, open-air market operating downtown since the 1830s. Offering fresh produce (organic and heirloom), flowers, plants, herbs, and live entertainment,

Lafayette Theater 600 Main St., Lafayette, 765-742-5664 longpac.org

This unique and historic venue, a restored art deco theater, is a great place to catch a variety of live shows or enjoy an elegant reception.

Long Center for the Performing Arts 111 N. 6th St., Lafayette, 765-742-5664 longpac.org

The Long Center is a performance venue of choice for local non-profit arts organizations including the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Purdue Bands, and the Lafayette Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”. The Long Center also presents a season of performances that feature regional and national acts such as Judy Collins, Ed Asner, Heywood Banks and an array of vintage rock performances. Restored to its vaudeville glory, it’s a Lafayette gem.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Riehle Plaza and the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge 200 N. 2nd St., Lafayette

A must visit, (see page 10).

Wells Community Cultural Center Offering three galleries that feature regional artists. Home to Tippecanoe Arts Federation (see page 25).

A symbolic link between the two cities, this site hosts musical performances, festivals and community celebrations. Riehle Plaza is located on the Lafayette side of the Wabash River. The bridge spans the river to Tapawingo Park. Beautiful fountains, skyline panoramas and public art add to the appeal.

Riverside Skating Center 100 Tapawingo Dr. N., West Lafayette 765-743-7465, westlafayette.in.gov/parks

Seasonal. This outdoor ice skating rink, overlooking the Wabash River, offers open skating during the day and evening hours. Vending machines, lockers, restrooms and skate rentals are available. Open the Friday after Thanksgiving, weather permitting, until the first week of March.

RIVERSIDE SKATING CENTER

For a list of downtown shops, restaurants and more, visit readysetgodowntown.com 23

ATTRACTIONS Ar chitectur e

ATTRACTIONS Visual Arts

tourdelafayette.com / tourdewestlafayette.com A video series of twelve webcasts featuring nine historic neighborhoods. Website highlights over 200 historic Wabash Valley Trust plaqued properties with a brief description and photos. Walking tour maps for several neighborhoods are available for download.

SAMARA 1301 Woodland Ave., West Lafayette 765-409-5522, samara-house.org

The John and Catherine Christian House is a pristine example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture. In 2015, SAMARA was designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest designation conferred by the National Park Service on historic places of extraordinary national significance. (Tours by reservation only.)

ARCHITECURAL TOURS

These self-guided tour brochures are available online; Downtown Historic Places of Worship, Lafayette Downtown Historic Architecture, Tippecanoe County Courthouse.

download at homeofpurdue.com

ART CLASSES

Art Classes homeofpurdue.com

Let your creativity flow! Visit homeofpurdue.com for a list of local art galleries offering classes geared towards a wide assortments of media.

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette 102 S. 10th St., Lafayette, 765-742-1128, artlafayette.org

Accredited by the American Association of Museums. The permanent collection of the museum centers on the Art of the Americas, with an emphasis on Indiana art. Five galleries feature exhibitions changing up to four times a year. With a focus on arts education, studio art classes are offered. Docent-led tours may be arranged by advanced request. Monthly Friday Night Live Series featuring local musicians. Annual Artbark & Brew event, plus summer outdoor movie nights. Free admission, open daily.

Downtown Gallery Walks HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE 24

Presented by Tippecanoe Arts Federation, Gallery Walks feature regional performing and visual artists in over 25 galleries and business venues throughout downtown Lafayette, (see page 8 for event dates).

“Greater Lafayette is blessed to have an incredibly vibrant arts scene. My favorite part of that scene are the Downtown Gallery Walks that fill the streets several times each summer. You can soak up some arts and culture and enjoy our wonderful small town charm!” — Sonya Thomas

MEET ARTISTS AT LOCAL ARTISAN GALLERIES

WELLS COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER

fun fact . . . Artists' Own, an

HAAN MUSEUM OF INDIANA ART GALLERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN

Haan Museum of Indiana Art

Purdue Galleries

920 E. State St., Lafayette, 765-742-6449 haanmuseum.org

Purdue Galleries offer a variety of art forms and exhibits, (see page 47 for more information and locations).

The Haan Museum displays the world’s best collection of historic paintings by T.C. Steele and other major Indiana artists. Massive American antiques fill the historic mansion that served as the Connecticut Building at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Indiana ceramics, bronze and glass works add a finishing touch. Three major exhibitions a year, with the permanent collection on display year-round for daily walk-in tours Wed-Sat. Sculpture Garden and Nature Trail are free to the public and open daily. Check calendar for special events. Guided tours and group tours can be arranged for groups of 15 or more.

765-494-2787, purdue.edu/galleries

Tippecanoe Arts Federation 638 North St., Lafayette, 765-423-2787 tippecanoearts.org

The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is the umbrella organization and arts council for 14 counties. TAF provides educational opportunities in the visual, performing, and literary arts, outreach programs for both underserved and at-risk youth, and funding for capital and operational expenses to fellow arts organizations region-wide. Established in 1976, the Tippecanoe Arts Federation serves as a model for arts advocacy by promoting the role of the arts within our region.

artist cooperative gallery, celebrates their 20th anniversary in 2020.

Tippecanoe County Courthouse Permanment Collection 301 Main St., Lafayette

The permanent collection of Round the Fountain Art Fair works is on display.

Wells Community Cultural Center 638 North St., Lafayette, 765-423-2787, tippecanoearts.org

Home of the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, the newly renovated Wells Center is home of three state of the art galleries featuring regional artists all year round, improved classroom and a new recording studio and makers spaces.

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Per for ming Arts

CIVIC THEATRE OF GREATER LAFAYETTE

fun fact . . . Initiated in 1902, Purdue Convocations is among the oldest collegiate performing arts presenters in the United States. THE NUTCRACKER, LAFAYETTE BALLET COMPANY

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

Lafayette Ballet Company

Lafayette Master Chorale

313 N. 5th St., Lafayette, 765-423-7529, lafayettecivic.org Civic Theatre calls the Historic Monon Depot Theatre home. Presenting a variety of Main Stage productions including, musicacomedies, dramas, classics and staged readings. Civic Theatre also offers an extensive theatre education program including summer camclasses and workshops.

765-423-1633, lafayetteballet.org Performs classical ballets throughout the year, including an annual version of the ever-popular “The Nutcracker.”

765-429-5151, lafayettemasterchorale.org

Lafayette Citizens Band 765-423-2263, lafayettecitizensband.org

A part of the community for 177+ years. Provides free outdoor concerts every summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Thursday evenings at Riehle Plaza.

LAFAYETTE CITIZENS BAND, STARS & STRIPES CONCERT, RIEHLE PLAZA 26

Lafayette Master Chorale’s Adult, Children and Youth Choirs provide a series of six to seven concerts a year. Performances are presented at various venues throughout the community. Children’s summer programs are also available in June.

“We have lived in some of the most vibrant communities across the country, but Lafayette continues to impress us. We like to go downtown for date night to enjoy art, restaurants and live music from jazz and hip hop, to rock and funk.” — Marlo and DuShaun Goings

LAFAYETTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, LONG CENTER

LAFAYETTE MASTER CHORALE

Clubs and pubs, karaoke and mellow coffee shops. For live entertainment hot spots, visit homeofpurdue.com

Lafayette Symphony Orchestra

Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society

111 N. 6th St., Lafayette, 765-742-6463 lafayettesymphony.org Bringing professional-quality live musiinnovative programming, and educational outreach to Greater Lafayette since 1951. The LSO performs all types of music in a variety of settings including the Long Center for the Performing Arts and Carnahan Hall.

TCMS provides six chamber music concerts each year in beautiful St. John's Church downtown. Audiences love the intimate setting and programs that take them on global musical tours. TCMS also provides free educational performances in elementary schools in Tippecanoe county. Come hear the intimate voice of chamber music!

VENUES Carnahan Hall 2200 Elmwood Ave., Suite A6, Lafayette 765-420-9500, carnahanhall.com A multi-purpose events and entertainment venue.

Duncan Hall 619 Ferry St., Lafayette, 765-742-4788, duncanhall.org Unique historic setting for a variety of events.

638 North St., Lafayette, 765-409-3516, tippecanoechambermusic.org

Purdue Performing Arts purdue.edu A rich array of entertainment at Purdue (see pages 46-47).

Elliott Hall of Music

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Purdue University, 712 3rd St. West Lafayette, purdue.edu/hlmc

(see page 23)

A prime entertainment venue with 6,000+ seats, making it even larger than New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

(see Civic Theatre, page 26)

Lafayette Theater (see page 23) Loeb Playhouse Purdue University, 128 Memorial Mall, Stewart Center, West Lafayette purdue.edu/hlmc Features 1,000+ seats.

Find show dates and concerts at homeofpurdue.com

Historic Monon Depot Theatre Slayter Center for the Performing Arts Purdue University, corner of W. Stadium Ave. and N. Martin Jischke Dr. , West Lafayette, purdue.edu A striking outdoor facility.

Tippecanoe County Amphitheater 4449 S.R. 43 N., West Lafayette, 765-463-2306 tippecanoe.in.gov An outdoor theater with 1,500+ seats. 27

ATTRACTIONS Public Art

Public Art tr ail Who's tc a W hing W ho

Ma n a n Technolog d y

VISITING OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, PURDUE UNIVERSITY Lafayette-West Lafayette is proud of our public art and our continuing effort of beautification. There are 125+ listed works of accessible art in public spaces within our community; murals, sculptures, fountains and more can be enjoyed. Pickup the Public Art Trail Brochure and take the time to find works of art in our community that you may have missed. Most of all, experience art, and the citites, from a whole new perspective!

Lar g e collections of public art Columbian Park / Columbian Park Zoo

Purdue University

1915 Scott St., Lafayette, 765-807-1500 lafayetteparks.org Columbian Park is home to several public artworks. Step inside the zoo to find a collection of animal and water sculptures for all ages to enjoy. Park is open year round, zoo is seasonal.

Artwork on campus plays a large role in the Arboretum (see page 21), by drawing attention to the surrounding landscape. Find over 40 displays of public artworks throughout the West Lafayette campus.

Amelia Earhart

campuswide, purdue.edu

McGinley Fountain

Downtown The streets of downtown are adorned with many sculptures, fountains, murals and street art to enjoy. Be sure to visit the courthouse square.

Haan Museum of Indiana Art 920 E. State St., Lafayette, 765-742-6449 haanmuseum.org

The Haan Museum Sculpture Garden is free to the public and open daily.

“Our daily walks include visits to see the incredible variety of public art on display around the community. We get to meet lots of nice people admiring the art as well, and if we’re lucky they’ll pet us!” — Fergus, Balto and Fiona

Send West Lafayett Municip e Pool Mu al ral

A SAMPLING OF OUR OVER 125+ PIECES OF PUBLIC ARTWORKS Circle of Stones

Ash Tree Carving

Fishtail Dance

Neil ng m Ar stro

Class of 1939 Water Sculpture

Better Together e TrompDrama l L'oei s Mask

Margerum Fountain

Elephants Entomolo

n i ng y Mor ver a d n u i S sh R Waba

Kiss the Frog Gam e

PUBLIC ART TRAIL BROCHURE Find these and over 100 more artworks by downloading the Public Art Trail brochure download at homeofpurdue.com

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ATTRACTIONS A Short Dr ive

ADAMS MILL BRIDGE

Adams Mill 500 S. 75 E., Cutler 765-268-2530 adams-mill.org

Visit an 1845 turbinepowered mill that ran until the 1950s, an 1872 covered bridge, and The Museum of Americana offering special events, festivals and activities.

“One of my greatest joys is watching the people that come to the Wabash & Erie Canal Park. Visit our village, explore our interactive museum, ride the canal boat, and enjoy the history from the 1850s.” — Dan McCain

Delphi Opera House 109 S. Washington St. Delphi, 765-564-4300 delphioperahouse.org

WINDMILL TOURS

A beautifully restored historic Opera House offering contemporary concerts and theatre productions. Featuring local legends and nationally known artists and bands.

Heritage Farm Alpacas 4175 N. 1200 W., Flora 765-860-1220, ourheritagefarm.com

Heritage Farm has been a working alpaca farm since 2003. The farm also offers a venue for events, accommodations, and tons of fun for visitors of all ages.

Energy tours

RDM Aquaculture

Benton County Windfarm

765-884-2080

101 N. 850 E., Fowler, 765-583-0052 rdmshrimp.com

Self-Guided, earlparkindiana.com Guided, bentoncounty.in.gov

Shrimp farm offering group tours.

White County

Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center

574-583-6557, wiserindiana.org

Guided windfarm and clean energy tours.

1030 W. Washington St., Delphi 765-564-6572, wabashanderiecanal.org

Fair Oaks Farms

The Interactive Center demonstrates how the canal affected Indiana over its 30+ years of operation. Canal boat rides are offered, weather permitting. Hike and bike the 10+ miles of historic trails, (see ad above).

856 N. 600 E., Fair Oaks 877-536-1194, fofarms.com

Includes interactive activities, live cow and pig birthings, a full restaurant, and bus tours of the farm. Admission charged.

HERITAGE FARM ALPACAS

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Thank you for visiting Purdue University, home to more than 44,000 students and nearly 17,000 employees. Here we take great pride in Purdue’s transformative education and groundbreaking research as Boilermakers across diverse fields of study build a better world together. This collaboration has a positive impact, both on the local economy and on our quality of life.

LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY

We hope you enjoy exploring the University and surrounding area. And, as always, our campus community and Boilermaker Station Welcome Center are happy to assist you. Hail Purdue! BOILERMAKER STATION WELCOME CENTER

Discover Purdue University’s traditions, milestones, leaders and accomplished alumni within our Boilermaker Station Welcome Center. Then, allow us to equip you with the tools to tour and explore campus like a pro. The Boilermaker Station Welcome Center, located in Stewart Center, Room 102, is the starting location for many Office of Admissions and visitor tours. Please visit purduealumni.org/about/boilermakerstation or call 765-494-INFO (4636) for more information. CAMPUS TOURS

We offer a variety of tours at Purdue University. Whether you prefer a virtual tour from the comfort of home, a selfguided tour while on campus or a scheduled tour with one of our amazing student Ambassadors, we have something for you! Visit purdue.edu/visit to see all of our available visit opportunities. Note: Tours for prospective or admitted undergraduate students are coordinated through the Office of Admissions. Please visit admissions.purdue.edu/visit or call 765-494-INFO (4636) for more information. 34

ACCESSIBILITY

Purdue Research Park

Sagamore Pkwy.

North Ri ver Rd.

Salisbury St.

Cumberland Ave.

Lindberg Rd. Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena

Russell St.

Visitor parking

University St.

Rd. Discovery Park

M. Jischke Dr.

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Mc Stadium Ave.

Salem St. Union St.

Elliott Hall Purdue Police

Harrison St.

Welcome Center

PARKING FACILITIES • LOST AND FOUND

The primary area for visitor parking is the Grant Street Parking Garage, 120 N. Grant St., adjacent to the Purdue Memorial Union. Purdue’s Parking Facilities office can answer any questions and assist you with acquiring accessible parking.

Purdue University is committed to making education, employment, services, programs and activities accessible. The Purdue community works together to remove any barriers that prevent equal opportunities to community members who have physical and mental disabilities. There are numerous resources available to Purdue students, faculty, staff and visitors who may need additional assistance while attending, working at or visiting the University. For more information on these resources, please visit Purdue’s Access and Inclusion Resources Site at purdue.edu/disabilityresources.

Columbia St.

Parking Facilities: Located at 700 Ahlers Drive, MMDC • Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • 765-494-9494 • purdue.edu/parking Central Lost and Found: Located at Purdue Surplus. 700 Ahlers Drive • Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m. • 765-494-2125

South St. Fourth St.

PURDUE AIRPORT

GETTING HERE The map above is helpful for general directions and information. See purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/ construction for detailed maps, construction updates and other useful information. NEARBY LODGING

The UNION CLUB HOTEL, Purdue’s only on-campus hotel, is CLOSED for renovation and scheduled to reopen in August 2020. There are many nearby lodging options, including locations near campus, in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area. For more information, visit homeofpurdue.com. CAMPUS DINING

Purdue’s campus offers a variety of food and dining options, including restaurants, cafés, dining courts, markets and specialty stores. Purdue Memorial Union (PMU): Flatbreads, Freshëns, Green Leaf’s, La Salsa, Lemongrass, Oasis Café, Pappy’s Sweet Shop, Q Express, Sushi Boss, Sagamore Restaurant, Starbucks, Urban Market, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen. RESIDENCE HALLS AND DINING COURTS

Dining courts at Earhart, Ford, Hillenbrand, Wiley and Windsor halls; All American Dining Room, Cary Knight Spot Grill, Harrison Grill, 1 Bowl, Pete’s Za.

PURDUE MERCHANDISE

CAMPUS EATERIES

Amelia’s, Au Bon Pain, the Bistro, Boiler Bistro, CatalystCafé, Continuum Cafe, Copper Moon Coffee, Così, Daily Bite Food Truck, Fuel, John Purdue Room, LavAzza, Port, Starbucks (MSEE), Starbucks on Third, Undergrounds. CAMPUS MARKETS AND ON-THE-GO!

Locations: Third Street Market, Stewart Market, Earhart Dining Court On-the-GO!, Ford Dining Court On-the-GO!, Windsor Dining Court On-the-GO!, Lilly On-the-GO!, Knoy On-the-GO! Visit dining.purdue.edu for detailed campus dining information. AFFILIATED PROVIDERS

Crave Food Hall and Starship Robots (campus delivery) NOTE: Tentative plans for continued construction of Purdue Memorial Union may impact food service operations during 2020-21. NEARBY DINING

The Lafayette-West Lafayette area has many food and dining options. For more information, visit homeofpurdue.com.

Whether you’re gearing up for a game or just looking to show off your Boilermaker pride, you can find Purdue merchandise at a variety of stores on or near campus. n Purdue Team Store, Ross-Ade Stadium, 350 Victory Lane Drive n The Purdue Shop, Purdue Memorial Union (basement), 101 N. Grant St. n

Follett’s Black & Gold Mine, 714 Northwestern Ave.

Follett’s, Purdue West Shopping Center, 1400 W. State St.

University Bookstore, 360 W. State St.

University Bookstore, 720 Northwestern Ave. You also can browse Purdue spirit gear online at purdueteamstore.com. Proceeds benefit Purdue student scholarships. n

NEARBY SHOPPING

Find some trendy fashions as well as books, movies and music at locations within walking distance of campus. n Purdue West Shopping Center, 1400 W. State St. n Wabash Landing Shopping Center, 320 E. State St. Visit homeofpurdue.com for more shopping options in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area.

Two Great Cities. One Great University.

PRIDE PREVAILS

TRADITIONS AND FACTS

NETWORK OF ALUMNI ACROSS THE GLOBE

HAIL, HAIL TO OLD PURDUE! With a rich tradition and a global reach, Purdue’s flagship West Lafayette campus is home to more than 44,000 students from all 50 states and over 130 foreign countries. Renowned initially for its programs in agriculture and engineering, our academic repertoire now includes 200+ majors and more than 130 graduate programs. In addition, we have nearly 1,000 diverse student organizations. BOILERMAKER

PURDUE PETE

Our “Boilermaker” nickname dates to 1891, when Purdue football players were featured in a Crawfordsville newspaper headline after they soundly defeated Wabash College.

Pete is our unofficial mascot and is one of the most recognized characters in NCAA sports. Although he’s undergone a few makeovers, you’ll usually see him with trademark helmet and hammer, ready to cheer the Boilermakers on to victory.

AN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Purdue ranks as the No. 4 public institution in the U.S. for international student enrollment with more than 4,600 undergraduate international students and over 4,400 at the graduate and professional levels. Additionally, about 20 percent of our faculty was born outside the United States.

HAIL PURDUE Although University events are the most likely place for Boilermakers to join in a chorus of Purdue’s official fight song, it’s not uncommon to hear it somewhere on campus every day.

BOILERMAKER SPECIAL Purdue’s official mascot is the Boilermaker Special locomotive, and the first rendition of the Special was presented to the student body on Sept. 11, 1940.

OUR PLACE IN SPACE Purdue is called the “cradle of astronauts” for good reason. Twenty-five graduates have become astronauts, including the first and most recent people to walk on the moon. And yet, we have an even broader link to space exploration. Many Purdue professors and students — past and present — are deeply involved in research that furthers our reach into space while improving lives on Earth. See purdue.edu/space.

READY. SET. LEAD. purdue.edu/purduemoves

Purdue advances an ambitious agenda that places us among the world’s great academic institutions: PURDUE MOVES. The challenges are extraordinary, but our resolve is strong. Through these visionary initiatives — affordability and accessibility, online education, STEM leadership, worldchanging research, and transformative education — we forge a path of innovation, achievement and growth. These five measures are pivotal as we harness the unstoppable power of Purdue.

S T EM LE A DERSHIP

By leveraging our historic strengths in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Purdue answers the national call to prepare a greater number of highly capable graduates in these disciplines.

WORLD - CH A NGING RESE A RCH

A FFORDA BIL I T Y A ND ACCESSIBIL I T Y

Purdue has set a national standard for student affordability and accessibility. We focus on optimal value and expanded opportunities. ONL INE EDUC AT ION

Purdue is forging the future of online education, providing premier opportunities for students of all kinds. We offer hundreds of online courses, with Purdue Online serving traditional students and Purdue Global focused on working adults.

Our researchers make discoveries that have a critical impact in the real world — not just in the lab. Purdue is an economic engine. We set a new pace for technology transfer and research commercialization. Experience our discoveries and innovations for yourself through Discovery Park, the Purdue Research Park and many other research outlets. T R A NSFORM AT I V E EDUC AT ION

Purdue is at the forefront of innovation both inside and outside the classroom, giving students access to some of the most effective and modern teaching and learning approaches to better prepare them for today’s and tomorrow’s careers. Two Great Cities. One Great University.

EXPLORING CAMPUS PURDUE LANDMARKS

See campus map in the center insert

This fountain near Beering Hall encourages walk-through fun on hot summer days! In 1988, the original Loeb Fountain was stored ahead of the Purdue Mall renovation, and in 1993 a revamped Loeb Fountain was installed in Founders Park.

The Bell Tower, constructed in 1995 and standing 160 feet tall, serves as a reference point for campus visitors. A computerized carillon marks every halfhour and plays the Purdue fight song and the alma mater at 12:20 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. A time capsule, which rests at the base of the tower, will be opened in 2095.

This walk-through fountain, dedicated in 1989 with a gift from the Class of 1939 and known unofficially as the Engineering Fountain, is surrounded by engineeringrelated buildings and Hovde Hall in the heart of campus. A 10-foot protective cylinder was added over the nozzles in 2001 for safety.

325 Centennial Mall Drive

APPROXIMATE MINUTES TO WALK FROM ONE CORNER OF CAMPUS TO THE OTHER

DAUCH ALUMNI CENTER

403 W. Wood St., 765-494-2727

The Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center, dedicated in 2004, celebrates the history of Purdue and its alumni, serving as the primary center for 630,000 living alumni and 72,000 Alumni Association members. The airy atrium houses several exhibits, highlighting University and alumni achievements.

ELLIOTT HALL OF MUSIC 712 Third St., 765-494-3920

Seating 6,005 people, Elliott Hall of Music is one of the nation’s largest proscenium theaters. In 1934, Edward C. Elliott, Purdue president, envisioned a state-of-the-art music hall for the University. It was built during the Great Depression and dedicated on May 3-4, 1940. It hosts many Purdue Convocations events, such as Broadway musicals; operas; and rock, country and pop groups. It also is home to the Purdue Musical Organizations’ Christmas Show. 38

John Purdue Memorial Fountain

This fountain, located near University Hall, was a gift on behalf of the Class of 1894. In accordance with his wish, Purdue University benefactor John Purdue was buried near the fountain.

Stone Lions Fountain

The Class of 1903 donated this fountain, which is located on the Oval Drive near Stanley Coulter Hall. A student-led fundraising effort restored the water connections to the fountain in 2001.

Dedicated as part of McGinley Plaza in 2009 near the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, this lighted, curved-glass fountain includes iconic campus images: Ross-Ade Stadium, the Bell Tower, Purdue Memorial Union, Hovde Hall, Mackey Arena and Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering.

WILMETH ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER 340 Centennial Mall Drive

When the Thomas S. and Harvey D. Wilmeth Active Learning Center opened in fall 2017 with 27 active learning classrooms, the Library of Engineering and Science, and a grand reading room, it became an immediate academic destination for approximately 5,000 students and faculty daily. The flexibility of the collaborative/ learning/study space is showcased after classes end, when the building becomes one giant study area open 24/7 to those who swipe a PUID card. The splendor of the 164,000-square-foot building is the look and feel of the interior, rich with reproductions of historic photos and salvaged artifacts that memorialize the 1924 Heat and Power Plant with its towering smokestack that occupied this location for nearly 90 years. It was a source of power and heat to the University, and also a laboratory, or “active learning” experience, for engineering students.

FRANCE A. CÓRDOVA RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTER

355 N. Martin Jischke Drive, 765-494-3109

The France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center is five floors of ultramodern fitness and wellness resources. After wrapping up a $98 million renovation in 2012, the facility now boasts 355,000 square feet.

HOVDE HALL OF ADMINISTRATION 610 Purdue Mall

In 1975, Purdue renamed the Executive Building the Frederick L. Hovde Hall of Administration. During Hovde’s presidency (1946-71), 80,000 men and women graduated from Purdue, and enrollment more than quadrupled. The offices of the president, provost, bursar and registrar are housed in Hovde Hall.

PURDUE MEMORIAL UNION 101 N. Grant St., 765-494-8900

Opened in 1924, the Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) memorializes the Purdue men and women who died in military service. Students of the Class of 1912 originated the “union” idea as a place to plan and conduct activities. Today, it remains a campus hub with dining, the 1869 Tap Room, meeting rooms, recreation facilities and the Union Club Hotel. NOTE: Portions of the Union will be under construction during 2020-21. The Union Club Hotel is scheduled to reopen in August 2020.

KRACH LEADERSHIP CENTER 1198 Third St.

Dedicated in 2014, the Krach Leadership Center is a hub to help students succeed inside and outside the classroom. The center houses student resources, including academic help, leadership development programs and student organization meeting space. An Amazon@ Purdue site also is housed here.

SCHLEMAN HALL OF STUDENT SERVICES 475 Stadium Mall Drive, 765-494-1776

Schleman Hall, home to Purdue student services and undergraduate admissions, is named for Helen Schleman, director of the first women’s residence hall in 1934 and who served as dean of women, 1947-68. She championed women’s rights, including terminating a curfew for women students and spearheading a freshman conference program for women.

UNIVERSITY HALL 672 Oval Drive

The only building remaining from the original six-building campus, University Hall was dedicated in 1877. Known as “The Main Building,” it cost $35,000 to complete and originally housed the Office of the President, a chapel and classrooms. It was remodeled in 1961 to house the Department of History.

TAKE A WALK DISCOVERING PURDUE ON YOUR OWN

Download Purdue’s FREE CAMPUS TOUR APP from the Android and iTunes stores by searching “Purdue Campus Tour.” The app provides tour routes and information about Purdue, visiting campus and student life.

You are always welcome to visit our campus buildings, but please refrain from entering classrooms in session. If you are interested in learning more about a campus area not included on this tour, contact Purdue’s Boilermaker Station Welcome Center at 765-494-INFO (4636).

1 STEWART CENTER Stewart Center (A) is just west of Purdue Memorial Union. Stewart includes Fowler Hall, Loeb Playhouse, Ringel Gallery, and meeting areas for groups of 10 to 500 — all facilitating conferences. Its west-end lobby features “The Spirit of the Land Grant College,” a mural painted by Eugene Savage.

6 ELLIOTT HALL OF MUSIC Turn right after Hovde Hall and walk along the south side of Elliott Hall of Music (L). This regal beauty is the home of WBAA — Indiana’s oldest radio station — plus many world-class events each year. Elliott, which seats 6,005, is Purdue’s answer to Radio City Music Hall.

2 UNFINISHED BLOCK P SCULPTURE

The Unfinished Block P sculpture (B) in Academy Park is a likeness of Purdue’s iconic Block P. Continue north through Centennial Mall to the Purdue Bell Tower (C) and the new Thomas S. and Harvey D. Wilmeth Active Learning Center (D). This learning hub is designed in tribute to the old power plant, a longtime fixture at this very spot.

3 MSEE/ENGINEERING CAMPUS COMPLEX

MSEE (E) is in the heart of the Purdue Mall. Its open atrium is a favorite study spot for students. Then head northwest past the Physics Building (F) and onto Northwestern Avenue. Turn left onto Stadium Avenue and continue past the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering (G), where a lunar sample is on display inside.

4 GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE To the west of Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, walk through the Gateway to the Future arch and follow the sidewalk along Stadium Mall past the Student Health Center (H) and Schleman Hall of Student Services (I).

7 CLASS OF 1950

8 JOHN PURDUE STATUE

9 DAUCH ALUMNI CENTER

Turn left toward the Psychological Sciences Building (M) and continue south toward the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall, one of Purdue’s largest lecture halls. Continue on, and you’ll pass the Recitation Building (N) and Beering (O), University (P), Matthews (Q) and Stone (R) halls, which surround Founders Park.

A bronze statue (S) of Purdue’s benefactor and namesake sits on a bench east of University Hall and south of his grave. Purdue requested to be buried on campus. Next, cross Memorial Mall along the Hello Walk (T). Turn right and head south to State Street. Turn left at State Street and continue about two blocks to Grant Street.

At Grant Street, turn right and walk south to the Dauch Alumni Center (U), on your right. The center is open to the public, with memorabilia and kiosks on the first floor. Head north from Dauch, past the Krannert Building (V) and Rawls Hall (W) toward the Purdue Memorial Union (X).

LECTURE HALL

John R. Wood

International Center

N. Grant St.

Centennial Mall

X 10 Boilermaker Station Welcome Center

The historic Purdue Memorial Union (X) is the campus hub for gathering, dining, retail and banking services. The adjacent Union Club Hotel is currently closed for renovation.

Marsteller St.

10 PURDUE MEMORIAL UNION

Founders Park

Waldron St.

Memorial Mall

S. Russell Dr.

Agricult ural Mall

Suggested route

Featured location

NOTE: Portions of the Union will be under construction during 2020-21. The Union Club Hotel is scheduled to reopen in August 2020.

Academy Park

Third St. Ahead, you’ll see the fountain, also called the Class of 1939 Water Sculpture (J), which was sculpted by Robert Youngman and Windsor Halls completed in 1989 with money Second St. donated by the Class of 1939. It is located in front of Hovde Hall (K), which houses the Office of the President.

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Office of Admissions

Stadium Ave.

NOTE: Check construction and travel impact at purdue. edu/physicalfacilities/ Fifth St. construction.

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Evergreen St.

EXPERIENCING PURDUE

EVENTS CALENDAR purdue.edu/calendar

FOR MORE PURDUE EVENTS AND INFO

From athletics, annual festivals and seasonal happenings to

PURDUE ATHLETICS PurdueSports.com

concerts, conferences and student competitions, you’ll discover exciting things to do on and around Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.

PURDUE CONVOCATIONS convocations.org PURDUE THEATRE cla.purdue.edu/theatre

SUMMER CAMPS

PURDUE NATIONAL CHAIN REACTION COMPETITION

PURDUE FARMERS MARKET

FREE CONCERTS

CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL HOMECOMING

CONVOCATIONS LIVE PERFORMANCES

SPRING FEST

PURDUE UNIVERSIT Y ATHLETICS

THE PERSISTENT PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE CRADLE OF QUARTERBACKS: 16 SENT TO NFL

18 intercollegiate sports teams

WORLD-CLASS DIVING PROGRAM

24 BIG TEN MEN’S BASKETBALL TITLES: MOST OF ANY SCHOOL

HIGHLY RANKED VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: PurdueSports.com

MACKEY ARENA

900 John R. Wooden Drive, 765-494-3194

The iconic Purdue men’s and women’s basketball facility provides a distinct home-court advantage for the Boilermakers, with more than 1,000 wins since its opening in 1967. Seating and amenities for fans are among the best in the country. Guy “Red” Mackey served Purdue Athletics for 46 years, including 29 as athletics director. Seating capacity is 14,222.

ROSS-ADE STADIUM 850 Beering Drive, 765-494-3194

Named for alumnus and inventor David Ross (class of 1893) and author and humorist George Ade (class of 1887), Ross-Ade Stadium is one of the most attractive and fan-friendly facilities in all of college football. Permanent lighting was installed in 2017. Capacity is 57,282.

HOLLOWAY GYMNASIUM 1000 John R. Wooden Drive

The home to Boilermaker volleyball and wrestling is named in honor of Bob Holloway, a 1948 Purdue graduate and longtime athletics benefactor. The Brees Academic Performance Center also resides in this multipurpose facility.

ALEXANDER FIELD 1350 McCormick Road

Since its first game in 2013, Alexander Field has earned the reputation as one of the top collegiate baseball stadiums in the nation. It is named in honor of the late John and Anna Margaret Ross Alexander, parents of Dave Alexander, who provided the lead gift for the project. Dave Alexander was the Purdue baseball coach from 1978 to 1991.

100% STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY EACH YEAR

BIRCK BOILERMAKER GOLF COMPLEX 1300 Cherry Lane, 765-494-3139

The Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex features two public 18-hole championship courses — Ackerman-Allen and Kampen. Ackerman-Allen reopened in 2016 following a renovation designed to ensure that it is enjoyable for all to play.

1350 McCormick Road

The recipient of multiple Fields of Excellence awards, spectacular Folk Field soccer complex is named for Loren and Donna Folk, who were faithful Boilermakers and generously supported educational programs.

BITTINGER STADIUM 1330 McCormick Road

One of the finest collegiate softball facilities in the country, Bittinger Stadium opened in 2015. It is named in honor of Marvin L. and Elaine Bittinger and their family for their generosity and support of Purdue student-athletes.

SCHWARTZ TENNIS CENTER 1324 McCormick Road, 765-494-3600

The Dennis J. and Mary Lou Schwartz Tennis Center is a 60,000-square-foot facility highlighted by the Basham Courts — six indoor and 12 outdoor courts available for public use.

OTHER ATHLETICS FACILITIES

• Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center • Boilermaker Cross Country Course • Lambert Fieldhouse. Indoor home of track •

and field. Rankin Track and Field Complex. Outdoor home of track and field.

WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT

ARTS AND CULTURE

PERFORMANCES

PURDUE CONVOCATIONS and the STUDENT CONCERT COMMITTEE bring renowned performing artists to campus every year. Initiated in 1902, Purdue Convocations is among the oldest collegiate performing arts presenters in the United States. Each year, Convocations offers the region 30-40 performances of widely varying genres: Broadway-style shows, theater, dance, children’s theater, world music, jazz and chamber music, along with rock, pop, country and comedy attractions. convocations.org

PURDUE BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS offers an array of concerts and performances by the “All-American” Marching Band, the Purdue Jazz Band, the Purdue Symphony Orchestra and more. purdue.edu/bands For more than 75 years, PURDUE MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS (PMO) has proudly served the Purdue University family as an ambassador of goodwill on campus, across the country and around the world. PMO provides the highest-quality musical entertainment, with performances by the Varsity Glee Club and the Purduettes. purdue.edu/pmo

ENGAGING SPEAKERS

Dozens of speakers, experts and practitioners — artists to astronauts, engineers to entrepreneurs — of interest to the campus and community at large come to Purdue. The Presidential Lecture Series is replete with engaging, free lectures each year. At the invitation of President Mitch Daniels, exceptionally talented individuals come to West Lafayette to engage in relevant curricular activities and contribute to public discourse. purdue. edu/calendar

Ellen Ochoa, NASA Astronaut

Loretta Lynch, 83rd U.S. Attorney General

PURDUE GALLERIES Purdue Galleries offers a variety of art forms and exhibitions throughout the year, featuring artwork from regional, national and international artists as a permanent collection of more than 5,500 objects. Purdue Galleries currently includes the ROBERT L. RINGEL GALLERY in Stewart Center and the PATTI AND RUSTY RUEFF GALLERIES in Yue-Kong Pao Hall. Our holdings are meant to provide a lasting cultural resource for both the Purdue family and the surrounding community. Visit purdue.edu/galleries for more information.

PURDUE THEATRE

Beginning with the Harlequin Club in 1907, theatre has maintained an important presence on the Purdue campus for over 110 years. Purdue’s Department of Theatre — whose faculty and staff have worked at major theatrical venues throughout the nation and world — offers students the opportunity to perform in live theatre productions each year. Performances take place in the HANSEN AND MALLETT THEATRES within Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts. cla.purdue.edu/theatre

Photo: Melodie Yvonne Ramey Two Great Cities. One Great University.

CULTURAL LIFE Purdue and

CENTERS ON CAMPUS

the local community

Asian American and Asian Resource

provide places

Black Cultural Center, purdue.edu/bcc

Latino Cultural Center, purdue.edu/lcc

share, learn and promote diversity.

and Cultural Center, purdue.edu/aaarcc

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Center, purdue.edu/lgbtq Native American Educational and Cultural Center, purdue.edu/naecc Most include libraries of culturally significant works and performing arts ensembles that offer performances throughout the year.

EMPOWERING YOUNG SCHOLARS TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP

At Purdue University, we are empowering students to direct their own futures through the free Purdue Fast Start Program. This new initiative, formed in partnership with online learning platform Modern States, provides Indiana students assured admission into Purdue by earning free college credit through CLEP courses. Through this partnership, we will give promising young scholars the opportunity to take their first steps toward a Purdue degree — and help make higher education more affordable for all.

Visit purdue.university/faststart for details.

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Downtown dining Purdue University campus dining Indiana Foodways Alliance Member A statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration, promotion and preservation of the authentic food culture of Indiana. indianafoodways.com

765 area code City Abbreviations L = Lafayette WL = West Lafayette A = Americus BG = Battle Ground CH = Clarks Hill

D = Dayton R = Romney S = Shadeland WP = West Point

Let's Eat!

Americus Restaurant & Bar

Banh Mi Eatery

Another Broken Egg Café

Authentic Thai cuisine in a lively atmosphere near campus. Serving flavorful dishes and variety of bubble-tea. BasilThai.net

7460 S.R. 25 N., 589-3721

WL 516 Northwestern Ave., 250-3861 L 2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-1999 WL 3009 Northwestern Ave., 463-0308

Arby’s Roast Beef

4066 South St., 449-0082 2219 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 447-1500 3209 Builder Dr., 746-6130 531 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-2133

1869 Tap Room

WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St., 494-8908 Sip local and craft brews at a classic old-style pub in the iconic Purdue Memorial Union. Open Monday - Saturday, year round.

3215 S. 18th St., 269-9943

WL 705 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 464-6657

L L L S L WL

2200 Elmwood Ave., 447-1108 2323 Wallace Ave., 447-9436 3111 Builders Dr., 807-0400 2523 S.R. 25 W., 477-6888 inside Payless 2513 Maple Point Dr., 446-2200 inside Payless 1032 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 464-0011

3412 S.R. 38 E., 447-2711

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-4446

Amer's Grill

3311 South St., 447-0001 820 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 448-6555 3500 S.R. 38E., 838-2773

Americus Pizza King A

7506 S.R. 25 N., 589-8244

WL 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 743-3330

Big League Sports Bar & Grill L

140 Frontage Rd., 237-9711

Bird on a Wire

WL 1265 W. State St., 231-6566

Bistro 501 L

501 Main St., 423-4501

Est 1999, Bistro 501 is a Greater Lafayette staple. Seasonal, local and inspired menus offered for lunch, brunch & dinner. Patio, fireside and full bar.

The Bistro at Courtyard Marriott L

150 Fairington Ave., 449-4800

Asahi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar L

1201 S. 4th St., 250-8888

Serving Indiana for over 50 years! Enjoy pizzas, salads, sandwiches, subs, pasta, munchies, desserts and more! Dine-in, carryout and custom catering. MeetYouAtArnis.com (see ad on opposite page)

AJ’s Burgers & Beef WL 302 Vine St., 743-1940

Auntie Anne’s Azzip Pizza

105 Farabee Dr., 269-9788

B&N Diner

2220 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-3100

Breakfast served all day. Specialty four-egg omelets. Daily special breakfast under $5. Homemade breaded tenderloins. Hours, Mon-Sat. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. 53

WL 1820 Sagamore Pkwy W., 250-8963

Buck Creek Pizza— Dayton Station Black Sparrow L

223 Main St., 429-0405

Blaze @ Crave

Blaze Chinese BBQ

WL 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 464-6999

Blind Pig DU L

302 Ferry St., 464-6691

WL 117 Northwestern Ave., 269-9980

Bob Evans L

4300 South St., 448-4707

Bobby T’s L

605 Main St., 420-8262

Bobby T's Diner L

601 Main St., 420-7383

WL 124 S. River Rd., 838-0963

Bowen Bistro

WL 342 E. State St., 479-7911

Breakfast Time L

2777 Teal Rd., 838-0371

Brothers Bar & Grill

WL 306 W. State St., 746-1090

Bru Burger Bar L

101 Main St., 479-7400

WL 212 Brown St., 743-1668

718 Walnut St., 296-7950

At Dayton Station we build your pizza as you requested. Exit 168 off I-65. Left one half mile, inside the Bedrock Liquor building.

Budge’s Drive-In (seasonal) L

1102 N. 14th St., 742-1500

Buffalo Wild Wings

L 2715 S. Creasy Ln., 477-9325 WL 360 Brown St., 743-1188

Burger King L L L L WL

2175 Greenbush St., 447-4515 2338 Teal Rd., 474-1704 4092 South St., 447-3652 3555 Promenade Pkwy., 474-5860 1069 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-6713

927 Main St., 429-8250

100 S. Creasy Ln., 449-1020

Cafe Giorno

Cafe Literato

Cold Stone Creamery

422 Main St., 746-7575

WL 1920 Northwestern Ave., 588-3701

Camila's Cafe R

4 S.R. 28 W., 637-9211

Captain Gyros

WL 132 Northwestern Ave., 743-7170

Cellar Wine Bistro L

1001 Main St., 746-6754

Champs Sportsbar & Grill L

610 S. Earl Ave., 447-3212

Checkerboard L

1521 Kossuth St., 838-8301

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe L L

91 N. 36th St., 746-6811

50 N. Creasy Ln., 446-2053

Chili’s Grill & Bar L

3980 South St., 449-8430

China 1 Buffet

WL 132 Howard St., 743-9988

China Dragon

WL 2060 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 743-7770

China King L

2400 Greenbush St., 269-7677

Chipotle Mexican Grill L 4030 South St., 446-0072 WL 200 W. State St., 743-4804

Christos New City Grill

L 3291 Teal Rd., 474-6618 WL 1018 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 497-3164

Buttery Shelf Eatery

Chick-Fil-A

Chuck E. Cheese’s

122 N. 3rd St., 420-9372 2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-1463

L 100 S. Creasy Ln., 447-4400 L 2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S. 250-5603 WL 338 E. State St., 250-5184

Copper Moon

L 4729 Meijer Ct., 607-1550 WL 1201 W. State St., 250-8903

Core Life Eatery L

105 Farabee Dr. S., 250-4145

Corlew Donut Company

L 1803 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S. 471-9718

Corley's Neighborhood Bar L

3269 Teal Rd., 464-6574

Country Cafe L

3161 Teal Rd., 448-1557

Cozy Tavern L

3312 South St., 250-3153

Crabby Mike’s BBQ L

2660 Schuyler Ave., 736-4122

Cracker Barrel L

40 Frontage Rd., S.R. 26 E., 447-9544

Crave Food + Bar

Culver’s of Lafayette L

340 N. Creasy Ln., 449-1169

D&R BBQ Diner & Catering L 135 N. Creasy Ln., 449-4000

Dairy Queen

WL 1402 W. State St., 743-6610

Purdue University campus dining

Downtown dining

Echo Karaoke

WL 138 S. River Rd., 743-2222

WL 306 W. State St., 588-1717

DQ Grill & Chill

Eddie Joe’s Icehouse

L 4717 Meijer Ct., 448-7979 L 2831 Old U.S. 231 S., 471-7727 L 3949 S.R. 38 E., 446-1610

WL 350 E. State St., 250-5275

4260 South St., 448-1007

Digby’s Pub & Patio L

133 N. 4th St., 269-7179

1701 Schuyler Ave., 742-0443

The Dock 231 L

5011 Old U.S. 231 S., 402-0044

Domino’s L L L WL WL

1221 S. Creasy Ln., 447-9111 2504 Greenbush St., 743-3000 3606 Cheryl Ln., 767-7900 1518 Win Hentschel Blvd., 497-4992 616 W. Stadium Ave., 497-7890

Dog-n-Suds (seasonal)

Indiana Foodways Alliance member

WP 4941 Washington St., 572-2000

Egyptian Café & Hookah Bar WL 130 Northwestern Ave., 743-0500

Einstein Brothers Bagels

WL 201-203 Northwestern Ave., 743-8988

El Chicano L

6 N. Earl Ave., 448-4206

El Maguey L L

3861 South St., 588-6798 2711 Teal Rd., 449-0160

408 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 449-0270

El Pollo Feliz L

594 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 447-1650

El Rodeo L L

140 Frontage Rd., 449-8036 109 Beck Ln., 477-6029

El Torito L

404 N. Earl Ave., 607-1996

WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St., 494-8888

WL 102 N. Chauncey Ave., 250-9182 Freshii, a health casual restaurant, offers fresh, energizing food with a diverse and customizable menu of burritos, bowls, soups, salads, wraps, juices and catering.

L 601 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 447-5457 WL 401 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-5700

En Lai Chinese

Pull on in and enjoy our ‘50s style drive-in, a local tradition since 1956. Serving our creamiest root beer, coney sauce and much more.

En Lai Chinese Restaurant

Frozen Custard (seasonal)

End Zone Sports Bar & Grill

Fuel Coffee Shop

L 2408 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S. 471-9663

L 321 N. 9th St., 701-3044 WL 460 Northwestern Ave., 607-1511

Eye Opener Cafe

The Garden Café

WL 360 Brown St., 479-7167

Downtowner L

2200 Elmwood Ave., 269-7435

DT Kirby’s L

644 Main St., 429-6666

Dunkin’ Donuts

L 2131 S. Sagamore Pkwy. S., 447-3300 L 2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S. 447-1550 L 4901 S.R. 26 E., 447-5415

East End Grill L

1016 Main St., 607-4600

210 S. Creasy Ln., 449-8885 2408 Teal Rd., 474-7916

BG 103 North St., 430-2495

3457 South St., 449-1725

Fiesta Mexican Grill

WL 102 N. Chauncey Ave., 838-0987

Firehouse Subs L

170 S. Creasy Ln., 449-3473

WL 1400 W. State St., 743-4321

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

WL 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 743-3100

WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St., 494-8884 A gourmet sandwich, salad and soup concept featuring hot artisan breads baked in a gas-fired, open-hearth oven.

526 Main St., 607-4900

Fox’s Pizza Den L

4921 S.R. 26 E., 838-0564

Freddy's Frozen Custard WL 2850 U.S. 52 W., 497-4200

2319 Wallace Ave., 447-2492

WL 1600 Cumberland Ave., at Four Points by Sheraton, 463-5511

Garden Grille & Bar

WL 356 E. State St., at Hilton Garden Inn, 743-2100

Gaza Korean Grill

WL 3457 Bethel Dr., 463-2900

Gigi’s Cupcakes L

170 S. Creasy Ln., 746-6830

Golden Corral L

79 Shenandoah Dr., 447-6915

Great Harvest Bread Company L

1500 Kossuth St., 742-7323

Greek’s Pizza

WL 2520 N. Salisbury St., 463-0001

Green Leaf Vietnamese Cuisine WL 111 S. River Rd., 743-2288

Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads

WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St., 494-8878

Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co. WL 100 Northwestern Ave., 743-5316

DINING Grind & Grill Burgers

“This classic drive-in restaurant and counter seating indoors bring a unique experience not found at many places. We especially love the root beer and burgers. Give the Duane Purvis burger a try!” — Matt Romanotto

Grindstone Charley’s L

3443 South St., 449-8692

Hammer Donuts

130 N. 3rd St., 742-2037

Jet’s Pizza L

210 S. Creasy Ln., 446-0011

L L WL WL WL

3515 South St., 447-7080 2810 S. Creasy Ln., 446-8400 1052 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-9000 720 Northwestern Ave., 743-8600 311 W. State St., 743-8200

Jimmy John’s

WL 616 W. Stadium Ave., 743-6622

JL Hufford Coffee & Tea

WL 219 E. State St., 743-1666

Joe's Pancake House

Happy China

Happy Cup Bubble Tea & Smoothies L L

Katana Sushi and Ramen

710 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 447-5355

WL 1048 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 233-6066

Kathy’s Homemade Kandies and Chocolate Lounge

WL 329 W. State St., 743-1467

Hawaiian Hut

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 577-5106

Aloha. Wiki. Ono. Enjoy Hawaii in Lafayette! Favorites include; Teriyaki chicken, Kalua pork, fresh salmon, Hawaiian shaved ice & refreshing pineapple dole whip. Hawaiianhutrestaurant.com

HoneyBaked Ham

Healthies-Lafayette

1400 Teal Rd., 574-242-2481

Heisei Japanese Restaurant

WL 907 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-1682

WL 134 W. State St., 250-3567

Holiday Inn City Centre Restaurant and Bar L

515 South St., at Holiday Inn Lafayette City Centre, 423-1000

The Homestead

WL 1185 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 838-1590 We offer toasted sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, soups, desserts, frozen take & bake entrees, pies, cookies, sweet rolls & more! Enjoy comfortable dining in a quaint shop!

• Bruno’s Pizza and Arni’s Pizza have both been inducted into the Pizza Hall of Fame. • Triple XXX was featured on Guy Fieri's Food Network series Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. homeofpurdue.com

700 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 447-5416

WL 900 W. State St., 494-6845

Harry’s Chocolate Shop

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-2775

John Purdue Room

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 476-1999

Java Roaster

3540 S.R. 38 E., 449-1223 116 N. 3rd St., 250-5770

2327 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 449-9464

Hot Box Pizza

L 2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S. 588-4040 WL 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 743-3400 WL 307 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 479-7381

HuHot Mongolian Grill L

100 S. Creasy Ln., 447-8903

Hunter’s Pub

WL 1092 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-7785

Igloo Frozen Custard L L

4909 Tazer Dr., 449-0100 1817 Troxel Dr., 474-4566

Legendary • Local • Landmark — Old-fashioned frozen custard, sandwiches & more, using many recipes for four generations! Open all year. (see ad on page 52) Dine in • Drive up • Patio. Mobile service.

4215 South St., 446-0716

India Mahal Fine Indian Restaurant WL 111 S. River Rd., 746-2345

Inside Scoop L

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 449-5899

Insomnia Cookies

WL 602 W. Stadium Ave., 743-9070

Java Jo’z L L

1221 S. Creasy Ln., 269-7226 1191 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 447-4588

611 Main St., 429-5176

Kenny Kendall's Gourmet Popcorn D

295 Dayton Rd., 532-3080

Kentucky Fried Chicken

L 3809 South St., 447-1149 L 3561 Promenade Pkwy., 474-9794 WL 609 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-6212

Khana Khazana Indian Grill WL 108 Northwestern Ave., 743-1223

WL 111 S. River Rd., 743-3190

Kimchi Korean Restaurant

WL 1904 Sagamore Pkwy W., 464-2776

Klondike Pub

WL 2801 Klondike Rd., 497-7777

Knickerbocker Saloon L

113 N. 5th St., 423-2234

Indiana's oldest bar (est. 1835) is in downtown Lafayette. Shuffleboard, pool, darts, karaoke, and music from Piano Man, Ryan Rollins. The Knickerbocker: upscale, but never uptight.

KTV Bubble Tea

WL 360 Brown St., 917-251-8817

Kung Fu Tea

WL 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 838-3513

WL 2801 Klondike Rd., 464-6711

2120 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 474-6560

La Hacienda del Sol

WL 140 Howard Ave., 771-7930

La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St. 494-8895

La Scala Italian Restaurant

Mondo Pizza

Monical’s Pizza

Fresh Food... Fresh Beer... Made Here. Full service lunch and dinner menu. Children welcome. Banquet space and carryout beer. Open 7 days a week. lafbrew.com

Mountain Jack’s

312 Main St., 420-8171

622 Main St., 742-2591

L 3500 S.R. 38 E., 448-6066 WL 3457 Bethel Dr., 464-2885 L

2601 Teal Rd., 838-0087

Las Perlas Tapatias L

Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

11 N. Earl Ave., 447-0601

Latea Bubble Tea Lounge Lazy Cat Lounge

Made Market Restaurant

Made Market is a contemporary dining experience that offers full breakfast & dinner menu options presenting a healthy selection of simple American dishes.

846 Main St., 812-340-2312 3230 Daugherty Dr., 474-8060

All ages welcome. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Huge bourbon selection. Reservations accepted. Carry out available. Save time, order online at legacypub.net

700 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 447-7373

Neon Cactus

WL 358 E. State St., 586-9398 L

4211 South St., 448-1521

Voted best prime rib, steaks and wine list. We feature excellent service and a relaxing atmosphere complete with three fireplaces. Can accommodate large parties.

Las Brazas Taqueria L

L 155 Progress Dr., inside DoubleTree 771-7615

WL 360 Brown St., 743-6081

New York Café L

6 N. Earl Ave., 447-9067

Noble Roman’s Craft Pizza & Pub

3540 S.R. 38 E., 613-0123

Noodles & Company

WL 204 South St., 743-7777

L 3640 South St., 447-2288 WL 102 N. Chauncey Ave., 743-4444

Mama Ines’ Mexican Bakery

Noodles & I

Wok-fired entrees and a variety of appetizers, emphasizing vegetables, sauces and spices found primarily in China, Vietnam and Thailand. Now serving Sushi Boss!

Mammaw’s Sweet Shop

Maru Japanese Sushi

WL 102 N. Chauncey Ave., 743-2646

North End Pub

Lindo Mexico

Mary Lou Donuts

Nothing Bundt Cakes

McAllister’s Deli

McCord Candies & Lunches

Featuring a full line of richly brewed Peet's Coffee®, showcasing an abundance of freshly baked pastries, fresh bagels and breakfast sandwiches.

WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St. 494-8885

405 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 447-0383

Linnwood Tavern Bar & Grill L

1244 N. 14th St., 742-8691

Lin’s Wok Chinese

WL 1044 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-6401

Little Caesars

L 3105 S. 9th St., 477-1000 L 3205 Union St., 447-5151 WL 2060 U.S. 52, 464-6393

Little Momma

WL 103 W. State St., 654-9269 Little Momma blends a salad bar, full kitchen, and coffee shop together at the The Hub on State. Get fueled, get fed, live well!

Long John Silver’s/A&W L

2839 Teal Rd., 474-0304

518 Sagamore Pkwy. N. , 446-2629 3540 S.R. 38 E., 269-9591

1830 S. 4th St., 474-9131 100 S. Creasy Ln., 449-2300 536 Main St., 742-4441

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4200 South St., 448-1222 510 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 448-1433 2333 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-1455 2812 Old U.S. 231 S., 474-6477 3606 Osborne Ln., 471-9365 605 W. Stadium Ave., 743-7518 613 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 497-4663 124 E. State St., 743-6069 5918 S.R. 43 N., 567-4255

Longhorn Steakhouse

McGraw’s Steak Chop & Fish House

Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza

Merlin’s Beard

4343 South St., 447-4685

WL 316 W. State St., 761-4400

Luca Pizza Di Roma L

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-1254

Mad Mushroom

L 3014 Underwood St., 449-8081 WL 320 W. State St., 743-5555

WL 111 N. Chauncey Ave., 743-1190 L L

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 447-6040 2100 Elmwood Ave., 447-5775

WL 1056 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 838-3002 WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St. 494-8887

O’Bryan’s Nine Irish Brothers L 3520 S.R. 38 E., 447-0999 WL 119 Howard Ave., 746-4782

An award-winning traditional Irish pub with two locations, serving premium Irish food and spirits. Smoke-free, live Irish entertainment on weekends. Accepts reservations & large parties.

WL 2707 S. River Rd., 743-3932 L

220 Columbia St., 714-4441

Bring your friends and family to Merlin's Beard Restaurant and Pub, where every night is game night! Call for reservations and events. All ages welcome. merlinsbeard.net

WL 107 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-409-5636

Moe’s Southwest Grill L

170 S. Creasy Ln., 447-6637 57

Papa John’s

L 2404 Greenbush St., 447-7727 L 109 Beck Ln., #114, 477-0044 WL 1400 W. State St., 743-2800

Pappy’s, The Original Sweet Shop

WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St., 494-8948

1802 Schuyler Ave., 838-2915

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

WL 117 Northwestern Ave., 743-2993

The Parkside

Parkway Pizza & Subs

Qdoba Mexican Grill

1902 Scott St., 838-0964 405 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 250-3017

Parthenon Greek American Grill WL 2060 U.S. 52 W., 743-6778

2413 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 446-9466

Professor Joe’s Sports Pub & Pizzeria

WL 112 Andrew Pl., 838-2292

A favorite on the Purdue campus since 1927. Enjoy a burger, dog or a shake, malt or cone made with Pappy's original Purdue Creamery recipe ice cream.

O’Charley’s

Poke Hibachi

Peking Chinese Restaurant L

3575 Promenade Pkwy., 474-7878

Penn Station East Coast Subs

648 Main St., 746-6271

WL 300 Brown St., 746-5000 L 3515 South St., 446-1797 WL 139 Northwestern Ave., 807-0338

Randy’s Bar & Billiards L

5 N. Earl Ave., 464-6027

Red Lobster L

120 S. Creasy Ln., 446-0381

L 3540 S.R. 38 E., 448-9957 WL 1570 Win Hentschel Blvd., 497-1669

WL 213 E. State St., 743-3838

Olive Garden

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant

Red Seven Bar & Grill

Oliverio’s Southland Restaurant

Peppercorns Kitchen

WL 360 E. State St., 250-3416

O’Rear’s Pastry Shop

Outback Steakhouse

Pickle & Rye

Richelle in a Handbasket

Outpost Bar & Restaurant

The Pink Walrus Frozen Yogurt

Panchi's Tacos

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4151 South St., 447-0074 2670 Old U.S. 231 S., 474-0076 321 N. 9th St., 742-2285

3660 South St., 449-1790 2511 U.S. 231 S., 471-0200

2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 838-2729

Panda Express

L 2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-6188 WL 138 Northwestern Ave., 743-0105

Panera Bread

L 4339 South St., 237-6407 L 2415 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-4286 WL 328 E. State St., 746-2400

2525 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 448-1888

914 Union St., 423-9999

WL 1265 W. State St., 231-6566 L

3537 Promenade Pkwy. S., 250-3572 3209 Builder Dr., 477-6459 100 Farabee Dr. N., 449-1266 35 Beck Ln., 471-7700 506 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-1529

L 3613 S. 18th St., 471-8555 L 109 N. Creasy Ln., 447-6994 BG 105 North St., 567-2790

WL 102 N. Chauncey Ave., 743-3300 L

200 Main St., 742-7337

Revolution Barbeque 721 Main St., 467-4227

WL 128 Pierce St., 743-3503 L

2200 Elmwood Ave., 441-2626

Rookies Sports Club

3618 S.R. 38 E., 446-4230

Royal Grill & Buffet L

2641 Maple Point Dr., 446-0888

Sacred Grounds Espresso Coffee Shop L

724 Wabash Ave., 429-8452

Sake Sushi Asian Fusion L

731 Main St., 838-8362

Scones & Doilies

L 632 Main St., 409-0602

Señor Tacos

L 1803 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S, 607-4150

Sgt. Preston’s of the North L

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6 N. 2nd St., 742-7378

Local favorite established in 1980 in the historic John Purdue Block. Offers the largest seasonal outdoor patio and entertainment. Home of the famous Preston Burger and Specialty Wings.

Sharma’s Kitchen L

EP, 1403 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 769-4455

Shawara Shack

Shellie’s Café L

1400 Teal Rd., 471-2734

Shu Ge Chinese Restaurant WL 2827 U.S. 52 W., 637-1302

Sichuan House L

2 S. 4th St., 742-6600

Silver Dipper Ice Cream

WL 201 E. State St., 743-7511 WL 307 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 743-7511

Sixth Street Dive Bar & Grill L

827 N. 6th St., 771-7105

Smittybread L

415 S. 4th St., 250-8214

Something Blue Bakery L

918 Main St., 588-6212

L 1 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 447-1764 L 109 Beck Ln., 474-3787 L 220 Meijer Dr., 447-1900 L 291 Yost Rd., 296-5028 L 2200 Elmwood Ave., 447-6373 L 3007 Builder Dr., 471-4960 L 2404 Teal Rd., 474-7827 L 3605 Osborne Ln., 474-6967 L 3990 S.R. 38 E., 423-4456 L 4205 Commerce Dr., inside Wal-Mart, 838-0014 L 2660 Schuyler Ave., 423-3279 WL 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 743-0889 WL 1400 W. State St., 743-7827 WL 720 Northwestern Ave., 269-7466 WL 1060 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 497-7827 WL 2801 Northwestern Ave., inside Wal-Mart, 463-4551 WL 5851 S.R. 43 N., 567-2800

Sunrise Diner

South Street Smokehouse

Southside Diner

Sweet Revolution Bake Shop

150 S. Creasy Ln., 447-7700

3305 South St., 446-0559

L 2108 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S. 838-0176

501 Columbia St., 742-4204 3338 Main St., 447-6655 109 N. 5th St., 743-7437

TGI Friday’s L

110 S. Creasy Ln., 449-9051

Thai Essence

WL 1534 Win Hentschel Blvd., 269-9380 Elegant Thai dining experience. Serving a variety of well-prepared dishes. Great wine and Thai beer. One block from West Lafayette Wal-Mart, near Purdue Research Park. ThaiEssence.net

Thieme & Wagner Bar L

652 Main St., 607-4804

Tick Tock Tavern & Eatery L

1816 N. 9th St., 742-9425

Town & Gown Bistro

Located in historic downtown Lafayette, delicious handcrafted seasonal pies, pastries and deserts, baked fresh with all natural ingredients. Dine in or carry out. sweetrevolutionbakeshop.com

WL 119 N. River Rd., 250-3425

Stacked Pickle

Szechuan Garden

Triple XXX Family Restaurant

WL 516 Northwestern Ave., 746-6845

WL 945 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-2364

Star City Coffee & Ale House

Spot Tavern L

409 S. 4th St., 423-7768

210 Main St., 420-7099

Starbucks L L L L L

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160 S. Creasy Ln., 446-7296 1700 Sagamore Pkwy. S., 449-7098 17 N. Frontage Rd., 449-1205 3630 South St., inside Target, 446-8551 2323 Sagamore Pkwy. S., inside Barnes & Noble, 449-4330 3007 Builder Dr., 471-4960 Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St., 494-8879 1196 3rd St., 496-0600 545 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-4822 240 E. State St., 746-1674 2718 U.S. 52 W., 414-4435

Steak ‘n Shake L L

2 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 447-6091 200 Meijer Way, 447-3375

2190 S. 26th St., 474-0618 3805 South St., 449-4166 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 743-4433 1016 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-1010 5860 S.R. 43 N., 567-4900

Taco Express (seasonal) L

3401 Fairfield Ct., 215-8700

Taco Rico L

1325 Sagamore Pkwy. N., 446-9798

The Trails Banquet Facility WL 325 Burnett Rd., 742-6478

WL 2 N. Salisbury St., 743-5373

Serves only 100% ground sirloin burgers, all-day breakfasts along with old-fashioned shakes, floats and Triple XXX Premium Root Beer. (see ad on page 52) triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com

Trish's Red Bird Cafe D

696 Walnut St., 296-6964

Stop in for breakfast, hand battered tenderloins, light crispy onion rings - our signature stuffed burgers and fresh homemade pies. All this served all day.

The Twisted Hammer

WL 308 State St., 250-9278

Tailgate Grille & Bar

WL 134 W. State St., 269-7857

WL 1265 W. State St., 231-6566 WL 1600 Cumberland Ave., at Four Points by Sheraton, 463-5511

The Taste Chinese Restaurant WL 360 Brown St., 838-0784

TC’s Restaurant

BG 109 N. Railroad St., 567-2838

Teays River Brewing & Public House L

3000 S. 9th St., 746-6614

Bringing together thoughtful, innovative craft beer, delicious food and a sense of community. A destination for craft beer lovers and food enthusiast alike. teaysriverbrewing.com

Two Fellas Grill Urban Market

WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St. 494-8943 An upscale convenience store featuring organic sustainable and natural foods, Korean Street food from Q Express, skewered meats and bubble tea.

The Vault Lounge & Billiards L

205 N. 2nd St., 269-9329

Vienna Espresso Bar & Bakery

WL 208 South St., 743-4446

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen WL Purdue Union, 101 N. Grant St. 494-8878

Texas Roadhouse L

3615 S.R. 38 E., 446-0404 59

DINING Walt’s Pub & Grill

WL 1050 Kalberer Rd., 588-6148

Walt’s Other Pub L

3001 S. 9th St., 474-9527

STREET FOOD

L 1201 Teal Rd., 474-0903 L 3621 S.R. 38 E., 449-2772 L 2010 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S. 474-7935 WL 252 E. State St., 743-5885 WL 701 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 463-4939 BG 2029 Northgate Dr., 567-0114

Westside Diner

WL 1566 Win Hentschel Blvd. 838-8543

Where Else? Bar

WL 135 S. Chauncey Ave., 746-1122

Whiskey Bob’s Saloon L

210 Meijer Dr., 250-3222

White Castle/Blaze L

4723 Meijer Ct., 446-0707

The Whittaker Kitchen

Boiler Garden

Wicked Food Shack

facebook.com/boilergardencom

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2070 S. 22nd St., 409-7743

L 4729 Meijer Ct., 607-4354 L 2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. S. 838-2304 WL 2060 U.S. 52 W., 588-6740

Wolf’s Fine Chocolates

WL 1185 Sagamore Pkwy. W., 446-2211 Locally manufactured Fine Box Chocolates for over a half of a century. We only use the finest and freshest ingredients. Ice Cream available seasonally. Grubhub delivery. wolfschocolate.com

Yatagarasu L

533 Main St., 607-2979

WL 702 W. 500 N., 441-2010

The Whittaker Kitchen serves globallyinfluenced cuisine and inspired American fare – artfully crafted by Chef Andrew and team. Dinner reservations required 48 hours in advance.

Xin Asian Bistro

WL 620 W. Stadium Ave., 743-2600 WL 3457 Bethel Dr., 463-2900

The Daily Bite

EMT Food Truck emtfoodtruck.com

Fat Bottom Donuts

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Famous Franks

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Frosty Freeze Food Truck

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Gypsy Joe Coffee Shop

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"Hour Time" Brick Oven Pizza lafayetteraceway.com

Igloo on the Go

igloofrozencustard.com

Kono Ice of Midwest Indiana

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Lkora Fastfood

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Mitchell's Mexican Grill Food Truck facebook.com/mitchellsmex

The Pink Walrus Food Truck thepinkwalrus.com

Porky’s BBQ – Food Trailer facebook.com/porkysbbqtrailer

Puritan Coney Island Express

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Roasted, Toasted and Baked rtbchefs.com

Sheepdog Coffee Company

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Smolder BBQ smolderbbq.com

The Guac Box

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Tick Toc Food Truck

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Trap House Tacos

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claims to fame The Original Frozen Custard is Indiana's oldest family owned and operated drive-in restaurant. Triple XXX Restaurant is Indiana’s oldest drive-in and was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The Knickerbocker is the Oldest Bar in Indiana in its original location. McCord Candies started in 1912 and is still home to a soda fountain counter. Sgt. Preston’s is housed in a building built by John Purdue in 1845 and home to the area’s largest outdoor patio. We are home to 5 breweries and a winery. (Follow the trail, see page 12.) Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, held each fall is one of the top-rated festivals in the Midwest. TASTE of Tippecanoe, held each June, features over 40 food booths.

• Dance and relax on the lawn outside the Purdue Memorial Union during the Purdue Summer Concert Series. • Enjoy the conversation, free sights and great smells at the Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning downtown Lafayette, Wednesday afternoon in West Lafayette and Thursday at Purdue from May through October. • Appreciate three stages of music, outdoor food, beer and wine sales as well as street performers, sidewalk chalk and handmade Hula hoops, Drum circles and DJ’s, belly dancers and balloon animals at recurring Mosey Down Main Street events. • Find out about interesting plants, get new gardening ideas, ask questions of master gardeners...all at the Purdue Horticulture Show in midApril (part of Springfest at Purdue). • From Memorial Day to Labor Day, on Thursday evenings, enjoy outdoor concerts by the Lafayette Citizens Band at Riehle Plaza. • Mountain bike through four of our off-road dirt path trails. • Hike the 18-mile Wabash Heritage Trail which offers unique wildlife observation and unparalleled views along Burnett Creek and the Wabash River. • Explore the 96 acre Tippecanoe Battlefield, a national historic landmark, the site of The Battle of Tippecanoe.

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1. Samara, The John and Catherine Christian House

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3. Ross-Ade Stadium

4. Fort Ouiatenon

5. Lilly Nature Center

6. Mackey Arena

7. Happy Hollow Park

8. West Lafayette Farmers Market

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12. Tecumseh Trails Park

13. Cairo Skywatch Tower

14. Martin Acres, LLC

15. Prophetstown State Park Aquatic Center

16. Elliott Hall of Music

17. Coyote Crossing Golf Course

18. Lambert Fieldhouse

19. university farm park, 21. ross hills park, 22. cumberland park, 23. walmart supercenter, 24. trailhead park, 25. sagamore park centre, 26. peck-trachtman park, 27. george e lommel park, 28. bittinger stadium, 29. fsc athletics, 30. kampen course.

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Lafayette and West Lafayette sit along opposite sides of the Wabash River. The area has a Native American, pioneer and transportation history. West Lafayette is home to Purdue University with an enrollment of 38,000. The metropolitan area is home to more than 91,000.

Purdue University's top ranked sports teams draw visitors to the area. Tours of the 2,000-acre campus reveal sculptures, gardens, fountains and historic buildings. The university's performance arts groups put on music, dance and theater productions year round. Purdue Convocations hosts Broadway shows and national tour acts on campus.

A pedestrian bridge connects the two downtowns where shopping, dining, art galleries, antique stores, and entertainment venues border the Wabash River. Trolley tours of this area are available. Lafayette's Farmers' Market runs May through October. West Lafayette has a concentration of shopping at Wabash Landing, Sagmore Parkway West, Tippecanoe Mall and Market Square Shopping Center.

Historic sites include Fort Ouiatenon. The Feast of the Hunter's Moon, which recreates 18th century life, is held at this French fort each October. The Historic Prophestown's museum at Prophetstown State Park features Native American history. Tippecanoe Battlefield is the National Historic Landmark site of 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe.

For outdoor adventure, camping, and biking and hiking trails are available at Prophetstown State Park. The 13-mile Wabash Heritage Trail follows the Wabash River from Tippecanoe Battlefield through both towns and Tapawingo Park. Canoeing and fishing are popular on the Wabash and Tippecanoe rivers and along Wildcat Creek. Several area golf courses, including one on the Purdue campus, offer 18 holes and driving ranges.

Lafayette and West Lafayette are located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis. They are accessible via Interstate Highway 65 and U.S. Highway52/231. Lodging options include national chain hotels and bed and breakfasts in both cities.

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Why You Should Visit Lafayette Indiana

The Midwestern cities of West Lafayette and Lafayette Indiana are home to Purdue University, but they also have much more to offer than a college experience.

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Have you ever seen a place so often you have no idea what it looks like? It’s somewhere you’ve lived or visited multiple times. It’s such a part of your history that there’s no mystery. It’s a name, a mile marker, a memory.

For me, one of those places is Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana. I’ve visited those two-for-one cities  my entire life, but I’d never actually been there. 

My great-grandmother worked at Purdue, and I remember visiting her home across from the greenhouses, entering the front room with the kit-kat clock and its swinging tail and tick-tock eyes.

My grandparents lived on the corner of a dead-end street with a tiny playground, and my brother and I jumped off swings as they hit their apex, and climbed trees, and looked through my grandfather’s telescope, and played the pinball machine in the basement. 

Dad exhibited in the Round the Fountain Art Fair, and I bought my first piece of art from one of his fellow exhibitors when I was twelve.

My grandparents are gone and my dad stopped exhibiting at art fairs decades ago, but I still visit the home of Purdue, only now it’s with my husband to see my sister- and brother-in-law and nephews.

Our visits, though, are still centered around family. That means that, while I have warm memories, I had no idea how much this area has to offer.

With Purdue University at its core, there’s education, of course, and there’s also history, art, culture, delicious food and drink, and a vital sense of community. 

My husband and I finally explored this place that was both familiar and alien to us, truly feeling like “Local Tourists.”

Related: how to be a Local Tourist

Since 2018, I’ve also partnered with a 400-level travel writing class at Purdue University, so I’m including suggestions from several students’ submissions.

Read on to see some of the best things to do in West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana.

My exploration was hosted by the home of Purdue, but all opinions, as always, are my own and not influenced in the slightest by art, history, wine, or ooey-gooey cheese on crave-worthy pizza.

Things To Do in Lafayette Indiana

Where is lafayette – west lafayette, and why are there two.

If you’ve driven I-65 between Chicago and Indianapolis, you’ve driven through Lafayette. The seat of Tippecanoe County is located 63 miles northwest of the state capital and 105 miles southeast of the Windy City, making it one of the closest road trips from Chicago .

West Lafayette and Lafayette are not just separated by a geographic designator; they’re actually two separate municipalities.

On the east side of the Wabash River is Lafayette. It began as a fort, which became a trading post, and was platted and named in 1825 for General Lafayette, a French officer who fought in the American Revolution and actually turned down a dictatorship in his homeland.

West Lafayette was originally Chauncey, Oakwood, and Kingston, three smaller communities that merged in 1888. They wanted to be part of their big brother to the east because they needed help with their infrastructure, but Lafayette said no.

(I’ve always wondered why people would be adamant about which Lafayette they lived in. Now I know.)

To be even more confusing, downtown Lafayette spans both towns. On the west is the Chauncey Village District, on the east is the Arts & Market District, and in between, the Wabash Riverfront District. All three can be reached by the John Myers Pedestrian Bridge.

While they may technically be two different towns, they work closely together, and any visit to Tippecanoe County should include both.

The Home of Purdue

Any introduction to West Lafayette should begin, naturally, at Purdue University.

Founded in 1869, when West Lafayette was still Chauncey, Purdue University focused on agriculture, the mechanic arts, and military leadership. It was named for John Purdue, a local merchant banker who donated $150,000 to found the university.

His largesse was combined with $50,000 from Tippecanoe County, 100 acres donated by local residents, and revenues from the sale of public lands. Classes began five years later in 1874. 

Ever since that beginning, the house that John built has been known for excellence, and it’s especially known as the “cradle of astronauts.” Our quick tour took us past Wetherill Chemistry Building, where two Nobel Laureates have taught.

Inside the Wilmeth Active Learning Center, we learned how the university is advancing education by providing opportunities for hands-on experience. A stop at the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering gave us a glimpse of the Apollo 1 replica inside and his moon-walk footprints outside.

Each building has a story, and while tours are geared towards prospective students, anyone can register.

Read more about Purdue University (and just why are they called the Boilermakers?)

Wildcat Creek Winery

Less than a mile away from I-65 is a farmhouse, but this isn’t just any farmhouse. There’s a winery inside.

In 2007, Rick and Kathy Black turned this 1900-era family home into a thriving family business. Wildcat Creek Winery offers cheeses from nearby Fair Oaks, jewelry and paintings from local artists, and, of course, wine.

The location has helped their success; the proximity to the interstate has meant visitors from all over. Within six months of opening, people from 48 states and twelve countries had tasted their wines.

However, location isn’t everything, or even close to the most important thing, especially when it comes to wine. We popped in for a quick tasting and sampled several of their varietals to see for ourselves the reason for their success.

Their most famous wine is their Steuben, a complex semi-sweet that changes character with each sip. Aunt Minnie’s Cherry Tree is labeled “cherry pie in a glass,” and when it’s accompanied by a piece of chocolate (or even without) it’s simply delightful.

My personal favorite was the Prophet’s Rock Red. One of their dry selections, it’s the only wine they oak, and it had almost a buttery mouthfeel.

The tastings at Wildcat Creek Winery are free. You’ll want to check their calendar for events like chocolate and wine pairings and their annual BBQ, Bluegrass, & Blueberry Festival, both incredibly fun things to do in Lafayette Indiana.

Learn more about why we loved Wildcat Creek Winery

Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room

Imagine a college town without pizza. It’s a darn-near impossible task, isn’t it? College and pizza go together like tomato sauce and oregano. Yet, when Bruno Itin and his wife, Evelyn, moved to West Lafayette in 1955, pizza was nowhere to be found. They promptly fixed that travesty, and Bruno’s has been serving pizza ever since.

It’s been 60+ years since that opening, and to be around that long, you’ve got to be good. We started with an order of Bruno Dough, a plate of fried dough balls served with marinara and cheese sauce.

I refrained from licking the garlic butter and parmesan sprinkles off the plate, but barely. Then we ordered a salad, followed by Bruno’s Meat pizza.

We are still craving this. That ooey-gooey cheese, that veritable butcher’s counter of meat practically bursting out from under, that simple sauce with a light seasoning of garlic, that dough… Orlando, Bruno’s son, told us it’s because he uses brick cheese in addition to the standard mozzarella.

There’s more to it than that, of course. There’s the love of a family business. Bruno passed in 2006, and Evelyn in 2008, but Orlando and his siblings Bruno, Jr., and Tina, and a slew of granddaughters are still going strong.

Read more about Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room (warning: it will make you hungry)

Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art

When you see the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art you’d never guess that it was built to be moved. Originally the State of Connecticut Building in the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, a former Connecticut resident saw the building and fell in love with it, so her husband bought it and shipped it to Lafayette, where it became their home.

In 2015, Bob and Ellie Haan turned the home into a museum, and what a museum it is.

Inside its 15,000 square feet is a large collection of Indiana art (hence the name), featuring several impressionist paintings by T.C. Steele and his Hoosier Group contemporaries. Instead of your standard art museum configuration, these paintings are hung throughout the home as they would be if someone still lived there.

Related: read more about the remarkably drama-free story of T.C. Steele

Stepping into the mansion is like stepping back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. There’s a Chickering baby grand in the parlor, a stunning Wooten desk complete with inkwell stain, enormous chandeliers, and furniture that’s simply massive.

Allow more time than you think you’ll need to explore, because everywhere you turn is something fascinating, historic, and beautiful.

Step inside the Haan Mansion Museum

If you plan on visiting the Haan Mansion Museum with children, Sage at Everyday Wanderer has some insightful tips on visiting art museums with kids .

Artists’ Own

Located in downtown Lafayette’s Arts & Market District, Artists’ Own is a gallery that’s owned and operated by its member artists. Each one is vetted through a jury system, and one of the biggest considerations for inclusion is the ability to produce consistently high-quality work.

Multiple mediums are represented, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, furniture, pottery, fiber, glass, drawings, and much more.

They also make sure that the artists have different styles. This concept means that everyone who walks in the door should find something that appeals to his or her tastes. 

Since it’s operated by those artists, when you visit, you’ll have a chance to meet one.

Read more about Artists’ Own

Triple XXX Family Restaurant

When I told my dad we were going to be touring Lafayette, his first question was “Are you going to Triple XXX?” This question was repeated throughout our visit, and why not? It’s the first and oldest drive-in in Indiana. Open since 1929, it used to be called Triple XXX Thirst Station, after its iconic root beer.

In the 1920s, there were nearly a hundred of these roadside thirst quenchers around the US and Canada, but now only two remain: one in Issaguah, WA, and Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West Lafayette.

The distinctive orange-and-black building is almost always hopping, especially on game days at nearby Purdue.

Not only do they have that tasty root beer, they’ve also got burgers good enough for Guy Fieri. The “chop steaks,” as they call them, are made of 100% sirloin that’s ground in-house. 

Related: Purdue student Sydney Preston shares why Triple XXX is Purdue Athletics’ biggest fan

Prophetstown State Park

Prophetstown State Park  is Indiana’s newest. It’s a unique destination, combining a landscape that’s distinctly Indiana with the history of the Native Americans who fought the settlers’ encroachment, and the farmers who eventually tilled the land.

Related: learn about Indiana’s oldest state park, McCormick’s Creek .

Located at the confluence of the Wabash and Tippecanoe Rivers, there’s prairie, wetlands, and woodland bluffs, all within 2300 acres. Our guide told us that the prairie puts on quite a show in early July, becoming a field of color.

Also within that relatively small space (Purdue’s campus is larger) is The Farm at Prophetstown. This replica of a 1920s homestead shows what a working farm back then was like, with plenty of chickens roaming around the Sears and Roebuck kit house.

Visitors can purchase eggs, meat, and sausage, and campers staying on-site will often replenish their supplies. There’s also a water park with a 30-foot tube slide, body flume, lazy river float area, and more.

Prophetstown gets its name from Tenskwatawa, or “The Prophet”. He was Tecumseh’s brother, and in 1808 the two established a village, and by 1811 had convinced members of more than 14 Native American tribes to join them. The goal was to help halt the wave of settlers that was taking over their homes.

Within the park are replicas of the different types of Native American structures these various tribes may have used. If you look to the west, you can see the obelisk at Tippecanoe Battlefield, commemorating the victory of the Americans over the village.

Tippecanoe Battlefield

On November 7, 1811, Indiana Territory Governor William Henry Harrison and his troops thoroughly routed the warriors from nearby Prophetstown. Tecumseh was away when the soldiers arrived, so Tenskwatawa was in charge.

The Prophet decided that killing Harrison would stave off any battle, so some warriors tried to sneak into the American’s encampment before dawn. Not only were they unsuccessful, but after the resulting battle and the tribes’ retreat, Harrison obliterated their abandoned town, burning it to the ground.

Harrison’s success at removing this threat earned him the nickname “Old Tippecanoe.”

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum is a National Historic Landmark that commemorates this event near Lafayette Indiana. The site includes the 85-foot marble obelisk in the field where the battle occurred, a nature center, and a museum.

The museum teaches you about the battle itself, including a narrated fiber-optic map, as well as the context of the time.

Browsing through the interpretative center is a lesson in the early U.S. and what happened both before and after the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Arni’s Restaurant

One of the things I’ve learned about Tippecanoe County is that the locals support their family-owned restaurants. Arni’s Restaurant opened in 1965 at Market Square. The original is still going strong, and there are now eighteen locations in Indiana.

It’s more than just the food; it’s the people. Fifteen employees have worked at Arni’s for more than thirty years. In the restaurant industry, that statistic is remarkable. 

How do they keep them? They offer benefits to people who work thirty hours a week, including a 401k program, short term disability, and life insurance. 

Arni’s Restaurant is also a solid member of the community, giving to just about everything. Brad and Kurt Cohen have taken over since their father passed away, and Brad said, “if there’s a reason to say yes,” they do.

“You’ve got to take care of the community,” he said, “and the community will take care of you.

After more than half a century in business with no slow-down in sight, they may just be on to something.

Delphi Opera House

Seven places in Delphi, Indiana, are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including the Delphi Courthouse Square Historic District, which itself is comprised of scores of buildings with historic or architectural significance.

One of these buildings is the Delphi Opera House , a success story showcasing a community’s commitment to preserving its past and developing its future.

The Delphi Opera House began as a public gathering place when it opened in 1865 as the Assion-Ruffing City Hall. Never a government center, it was instead where the community performed readings, recitals, and theater.

In 1888 it became the Lathrope and Ruffing Opera House, and soon it became known simply as the Delphi Opera House.

Like many other grand theaters, the growth of cinema spelled its doom. In 1914 the Fire Marshall condemned the building as unsafe. Through the efforts of the Delphi Preservation Society, the building was restored, brought up to code, and reopened 101 years after its doors were closed.

Now it’s back in business, with concerts, theater, and special events. The restoration was so skillful that in 2017 the Preservation Society received the Indiana Landmarks Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration.

Fun fact: When you visit, look for the gorgeous banquette on the landing leading to the theater. It was donated by Bob and Ellie Haan.

Wabash and Erie Canal

What do you do when you want a water-based shipping channel and one doesn’t exist? Why, you build a canal, that’s what. In the early 1800s, settlement of the Indiana territory was booming.

As the population grew, so did the need for goods from back east. The settlers also had stockpiles of their own products they needed to ship. The solution was to build the Wabash-Erie Canal.

At a length of more than 460 miles by the time it was completed, it was the longest canal ever built in North America and effectively provided access from New York all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.

Despite its final completion in 1853, this grand project never quite lived up to the hype. Erosion was a constant issue, but the bigger threat and ultimate cause of its demise was the railroad.

Today parts of the canal are long forgotten and there’s only one section of the canal that even has water, and that’s in Delphi, Indiana.

The Wabash and Erie Canal Interpretive Center contains a world-class, interactive museum that brings the reason for the canal, the struggle to build it, and the impact it had on the communities surrounding it to life.

There’s a living history village on-site, as well as 2 1/2 miles of waterway and towpath. If you’re there during the warmer months, you can take a 35-minute ride on their model canal boat.

This is a truly impressive destination, and amazingly it was built and is run by volunteers. The spirit we found at Delphi Opera House is, it seems, just part of this community.

Fascinated by the Wabash and Erie Canal? Consider a visit to Fort Wayne, Indiana .

East End Grill

Exploring West Lafayette and Lafayette Indiana will work up an appetite, and dinner at East End Grill is just what being a Local Tourist ordered. We settled into the “Industrial American Grill” and sighed.

What a visit. How much we’d seen. We were tired enough we didn’t even want to think, so we asked Corey, our server, what to order, and he steered us in the right direction.

House salad topped with cherrywood smoked bacon and a white balsamic vinaigrette on the side. Fall-off-the-bone BBQ baby back ribs, braised for seven hours, then grilled, then glazed with their house-made sauce.

We’d heard about their special fries, so Jim upgraded his side dish to get that truffle oil, parmesan cheese, and garlic aioli. Me? I went with the grilled swordfish topped with chimichurri and served with a side of corn salsa and fingerling potatoes.

Hungry yet? Well, we had to finish that off with an apple cobbler topped with salted caramel ice cream. If we hadn’t been so tired we would have grabbed a seat at the bar and tipped into their craft beer and whiskey list, but it was time to turn in.

Black Blanket Farm Bed & Breakfast

Our home-away-from-home during our visit to West Lafayette and Lafayette was a much-loved home called Black Blanket Farms Bed & Breakfast . It’s the first (and as of now, only) bed and breakfast in Tippecanoe County. 

Built on a foundation that dates back to the 1800s, this family farmhouse has been recently renovated so that it can provide some peace and quiet for weary travelers, Purdue visitors, and Local Tourists.

It’s a labor of love, and there’s so much heart in this place we instantly felt like we were part of owner Teresa Witkoske’s family. Even Tuco, the rescue dog, forgave me when I sat in his chair.

This restful place is only about a ten minute drive from town, a quick and painless distance, especially when you can wake up to the sound of Mother Nature and take a walk along a shallow pond as geese flutter their wings.

More restaurants and things to do in West Lafayette Indiana

Who knows better what to do in a college town than college students? Here are some of the fun things to do in West Lafayette Indiana discovered by young adults during their matriculation at Purdue.

Famous Franks

When you’ve got the late-night munchies, Cameron Buhrmaster says nothing’ll fix you up better that a Fat Boy from Famous Franks .

Fowler House Mansion

Fowler House Mansion is “considered the finest example of a large Gothic revival residence still standing in the United States” by early authorities on Indiana architecture.

Harry’s Chocolate Shop

Harry’s Chocolate Shop celebrated 100 years in 2019, and Olivia Van Zelst learned some of the popular Purdue hangout’s secrets.

McCord Candies

Got a sweet tooth? Nicole Pennell suggests visiting McCord Candies , Lafayette, Indiana, candy shop that’s been open since 1912.

The Eleventh House and Spot Tavern

Hannah Golichowski discovers a two-for-one stop at The Eleventh House coffee shop and Spot Tavern in Lafayette, Indiana

Wolf Park is a non-profit sanctuary dedicated to saving wolves that’s open to the public with tours, both group and private. Trey Schwartz took one of the group tours and enjoyed it so much he wants to return for a private experience.

Lafayette, it was nice getting to know you. You are so much more than I ever imagined.

Meet Luke the Land Cruiser

Our chariot for our West Lafayette-Lafayette visit was the surprisingly fun-to-drive Toyota Land Cruiser . I say “surprising” because this vehicle is HUGE, with up to three rows of seating, a height of 74 inches, and a weight of nearly 6,000 pounds.

Despite its size, this baby can move . That 5.7 liter V-8 engine with 8-speed transmission turns this beast into a purring, smooth-riding beauty. The moment I put pressure on the accelerator I commented “The force is strong with this one.” Henceforth, he became known as Luke.

Luke the Land Cruiser.

Inside, this luxury Jedi-class SUV is filled with more bells and whistles than the R2-D2 and BB-8 combined. The seats can both heat you up and cool you down. You never have to worry about cold hands with the heated steering wheel. And warm beverages are a thing of the past with the center console cooler.

The supple leather seats can be adjusted ten different ways, ensuring this is one comfortable ride. The front row can be adjusted up, down, back, forward, more lumbar support, less lumbar support – and once you’ve found your optimal configuration, you can save it.

The backseats get their own climate control and DVD entertainment system. (Popcorn optional.) One thing that particularly tickled me was how the steering wheel would pull into the dashboard when you turn off the engine.

Once settled in and ready to hit the road, the radar-controlled cruise control, proximity warning system, and navigation get you there safely. We didn’t have the opportunity to go off-roading, but if we had, Luke would have handled it with the smooth sailing of a hovercraft. The only downside is the MPG – it’s a woeful 15 (if you’re lucky).

All-in-all, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a first-in-class premium SUV with stability, speed, comfort, and rugged good looks. Thanks, Toyota, for letting us borrow Luke for our trip to Lafayette! 

Fun Things to Do in West Lafayette, Indiana

By: Author Melody Pittman

Posted on Published: April 18, 2020  - Last updated: December 19, 2022

The city of West Lafayette is about an hour from Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana. I had the pleasure of visiting this iconic college town and learned much about the relaxed vibe, friendly community, and delicious food scene. If you haven’t traveled through the Midwest, you are in for a real treat when you visit the neighboring towns of Lafayette and West Lafayette, full of Hoosier hospitality. Here are some fun things to do in West Lafayette, Indiana, for you to choose from. 

West Lafayette has three excellent places to wet your whistle. First is Triple XXX, known for creating and producing Indiana’s iconic drink since 1895. Triple XXX has many varieties of hand-crafted sodas such as grape, cream, orange, and sarsaparilla, but root beer is its claim to fame. The name, XXX, refers to the highest grade due to its pure sugar content.

You can also have a tasty meal at Triple X, with breakfast dishes like biscuits and gravy, Duane Purvis Burger (chopped steak with peanut butter), and the Boudia (boe-dye-uh), a sandwich with cream, American, and Swiss cheeses, bacon, and tomato, with hash browns and gravy. In 2008, chef Guy Fieri visited Triple XXX to film one of his Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives segments.

People’s Brewing Company is a wonderful taproom serving seasonal, year-round, and specialty small-batch beers in a comfortable setting since 2009. People’s packaging is whimsical and colorful; I loved it! I did a beer tasting that featured Moundbuilder IPA, Altbier, and a seasonal dark beer. Chris Johnson (the creator, owner, and Purdue alumni) was knowledgeable and shared the history behind his business plan.

People’s Brewing is an advocate for the community in West Lafayette. Daily specials and live music make this an even more attractive hangout. 

Try Indiana Wines

If beer isn’t your thing, how about wine? Wildcat Creek Winery has palate-pleasing sweet fruit wine choices. Be sure to try Lafayette Red and White, the Riesling, and Traminette,  Indiana’s signature wine with fresh fruity aromas. Steuben, made from a blue-black grape, is the winery’s best seller and my favorite. It is similar to a Rosé, with cranberry and strawberry flavors, and very easy to drink.

We paired Aunt Minnie’s Cherry Tree semi-sweet wine with chocolate morsels. It was amazing at how different the wine tasted with the chocolate on our tongue. Yummy! Wildcat calls it “cherry pie in a glass”. You will definitely not be leaving here without a bottle of the Steuben.

Get Your Italian Food Fix

West Lafayette has two long-running Italian restaurants in the area, which seem to have a friendly competitive streak, but offer different menu items and specialty dishes. I liked them both equally, plus the owners of both were committed to customer service, a knowledgable staff, and family first. 

Bruno’s , serving Indiana for over 60 years, has some of the best pizza in West Lafayette. It touts being the first pizzeria in the town. Bruno’s makes fantastic dough (Bruno’s dough) that is deep-fried, brushed with garlic butter, sprinkled with Parmesan, and served with dipping sauce. It is a must-try item! Bruno Itin, the creator and Swiss immigrant, showcases his cooking skills through the Swiss, German, and Italian dishes that make up his menu, now carried on by his children.

While Italian food is the star of Bruno’s menu (think Stromboli, lasagna, and pizza), I preferred the German choices such as Wienerschnitzel, Knackwurst, and Bratwurst. Bruno’s also offers dessert pizzas, so save room. I recommend Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip—scrumptious! After eating, enjoy arcade and game room run at Bruno’s Big O’s Sportsroom. 

Arni’s Restaurant is the other eatery that has endured more than 60 years in West Lafayette, Indiana, currently with more than 20 branches around the state. Arni’s is known for its super thin and crispy pizza crust, but Arni’s is much more than a pizzeria. Brad Cohen, son of the original Arni, creates mouth-watering pizza combinations, but the appetizers and salads are some of the best I’ve ever had.

My favorite dish was Arni’s Junior Salad, with tiny chunks of ham, turkey, and mozzarella cheese. It is topped with radishes and green onions. You can choose between 10 or so homemade dressings; my pick is celery seed parmesan. Other dishes to try are the Magnificent Mushrooms (cream cheese and sausage), Potato Pancakes, and Buffalo Chicken Roll-up. 

Treat Yourself to Something Sweet

When I first saw the neon sign outside of Igloo, I knew that I was in for a treat, literally and figuratively. Igloo Frozen Custard makes everything homemade and has perfected frozen custard—and that is just the start of the frozen delicacies they serve. My favorites were the hand-crafted treats- cheesecake on a stick and nut bars. Igloo even has pup cups for your dogs!

Igloo has a drive-thru for convenience, soda flavorings that you can buy, fruit drinks, food (burgers, hotdogs, salads, & bbq), and take-home packed frozen custard containers. For a stroll down memory lane, try the Krunch Kote, a crispy topping that I remember from my childhood days. I loved how friendly and fun Igloo’s pastel decor is. Sample Igloo’s seasonal and rotating flavors as you make your way through Indiana’s “I Scream for Ice Cream” Trail, one of 19 culinary trails in the state.

Tip: If Airplane Cookie is a flavor offered, try it. The flavor is perfection!

Tour West Lafayette’s Famous Campus 

I knew that Purdue existed and  had a good basketball team; that was it. What I did not realize is that you have to be really smart to compete for registration at this internationally respected university. Per the admissions office, “Students don’t come here to play it safe. They come here to change the world”. The black and gold Boilermakers  (40,000 students, 10K of which are international, and nearly half that of employees) make up the lively college town vibe in West Lafayette. Purdue has many famous graduates, including more astronauts than any other institution in the country, 23 to be exact.

Points of interest around campus include the Loeb fountain, nine libraries, Purdue Mall Fountain, and the statue of John Purdue, founder and namesake of the university. I loved the Boilermaker statue, next to the Drew Brees (quarterback of the New Orleans Saints) gymnasium.

Fun fact: The Gateway to the Future Arch was used in Monsters University .

Pretend You’re in Ireland

Nine Irish Brothers is as close to Ireland as you are going to get in Indiana, maybe even in the whole United States! This award-winning neighborhood Irish restaurant and pub serves really good food and drinks. The decor is spot on, and the restaurant is known for its delicious brew of Guinness and traditional Irish fare.

Tiger Mike’s Fish & Chips and the Deluxe Reuben are just two of the favorite eats here, not to be outdone by the Guinness Stew and Goat Cheese Fritters (with raspberry vinaigrette). Guinness (originated in Dublin, Ireland) picked Nine Irish Brothers as the best pint in the country. Whiskey flights are also available. 

Shop Locally

McCord Candies has been making mouth-watering chocolates since 1912. McCord also produces famous candy canes at its three-story soda fountain. Linda, an exceptional local jewelry artist, blew me away with her personalized pieces that any mother, grandmother, sister, friend, daughter, or aunt would love. In addition to selling handmade glassware at LE Originals, Linda can  transfer a picture onto a glass bead . 

Grateful Heart Gallery & Gifts is another cool place for souvenir shopping and buying local art. The shop even has creative pottery pieces that double as musical instruments. Be sure to admire the downtown murals while you are out shopping. 

West Lafayette: A Fun Place to Explore

I get so excited about discovering new small towns. Indiana has several worth visiting. I found Lafayette to have friendly business owners whose sense of pride in the community is apparent and endearing. While I still have many more things to see and do here, I hope you will have as much fun visiting West Lafayette, Indiana, as I did.

Special thanks to Visit Indiana, Visit Lafayette/West Lafayette, and Indiana Foodways for hosting my visit. As always, opinions and reviews are 100% mine and unbiased.

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Tuesday 27th of August 2019

This article covers the area nicely; it's difficult to list all the great places in Lafayette and West Lafayette. I've left and moved back several times, the place will suck you in if you don't watch out!

Melody Pittman

Wednesday 28th of August 2019

LOL I need a return visit! Definitely a fan of your food and drink scene. ;) Thank you!

Suzanne Parker

Monday 26th of August 2019

If people make it to McCords (which is in Lafayette), they ought to take in some other attractions: Artists’ Own gallery, the Lafayette Brewery with great burgers, Bistro 501 for upscale dining, The EastEnd Grill, and be sure to note the murals on many buildings and the downtown art displays. In short, Lafayette is also a beautiful Indiana small town with unique old architecture blended with new additions. It is right across the Wabash River and well worth a visit if you are in West Lafayette.

Thanks so much! Sounds wonderful. Indiana itself is full of treasures. I'll add these to my next visit. Thanks for reading.

Sunday 14th of January 2018

Jerry O'Bryan. Not Greg.

Also, good write-up. Next time, try Walt's Other Pub and DT Kirby's.

MelodyPittman

Tuesday 23rd of January 2018

Thanks! I corrected that;) An oops moment. Will keep both of those in mind. Anything in particular that you would recommend from either place?

Friday 12th of January 2018

You hit all my favorites but one, Red Seven. It is an excellent restaurant downtown. Their shrimp tacos are a must.

I'll keep that one in mind for next time! ;) Thanks for the suggestion.

Thursday 4th of January 2018

I love it when small college towns actually end up being really cool. From the food to the artisans to the selection of libations, it sounds like this is well worth a stop if you're in the area!

Taylor Hardy

Friday 5th of January 2018

It definitely is! Thanks for reading, Meagan :)

West Lafayette travel guide

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With a population of 29,596, West Lafayette is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit West Lafayette

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

How to Get to West Lafayette

When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 2 miles from the city center.

Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

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If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Prestige Inn West Lafayette and Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette .

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Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Lafayette, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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April 25, 2024 | For the campus and community

Travel restrictions near Memorial Mall area to continue through summer

As part of the University Hall project , some travel restrictions near the Memorial Mall area will remain in place through the summer.

Some parking spaces along Oval Drive near University Hall have been removed. While Oval Drive is still open, motorists should be aware of construction fencing in front of University Hall. Fencing is also up along the northside of University Hall, closing off the walkway between Schleman Hall. The walkway between University and Stone Halls will remain open throughout the project.

Additionally, fencing is expected to be installed around Heavilon Hall in late June with the goal of demolition for the building starting in early September after preparatory work. As a result of the fencing going up, the walkways near the Brown Laboratory of Chemistry and Grissom Hall will be closed. Pedestrians will be able to walk between Heavilon Hall and the Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry.

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With a water park and zoo located within feet of each other, a hands-on museum just for kids, a fire station museum and famed Wolf Park, Lafayette – West Lafayette, Indiana has a number of family attractions to explore. There's also Indiana's newest State Park, Prophetstown as well as The Farm at Prophetstown, where you'll have the chance to meet farm animals and maybe even feed the chickens!

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