Lafayette/West Lafayette Area
Unique places
When labels just won’t do.
I like to call it the melting pot where the Midwest hospitality is warm and welcoming. Whether you are searching for a world class education, attending a sporting/musical/theatre event, or enjoy beautiful fountains and red brick architecture, you are sure to find it at Purdue.
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Purdue University
610 Purdue MallI like to call it the melting pot where the Midwest hospitality is warm and welcoming. Whether you are searching for a world class education, attending a sporting/musical/theatre event, or enjoy beautiful fountains and red brick architecture, you are sure to find it at Purdue.
Have you ever wanted to howl with a wolf? Learn more about these beautiful animals and learn how to howl with the best of them.
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Iphaki yamaWolf
4004 E 800 NHave you ever wanted to howl with a wolf? Learn more about these beautiful animals and learn how to howl with the best of them.
Who knew you could find a waterfall in Indiana? Williamsport is a charming town and home to this beautiful location.
Williamsport Falls
25 N Monroe StWho knew you could find a waterfall in Indiana? Williamsport is a charming town and home to this beautiful location.
There is much to see and do at this working dairy farm for the whole family. After touring the barns stop by the gift shop/cafe to pick up some cheese or have some ice cream.
They also have a fantastic restaurant if you’re looking for more of a sit down meal. My favorite is the espresso crusted pork.
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Fair Oaks Farms
856 N 600 EThere is much to see and do at this working dairy farm for the whole family. After touring the barns stop by the gift shop/cafe to pick up some cheese or have some ice cream.
They also have a fantastic restaurant if you’re looking for more of a sit down meal. My favorite is the espresso crusted pork.
Columbian Park Zoo
1915 Scott StYouth of all ages will enjoy a trip to the zoo.
Original settlers and natives gathering place for commerce and transportation on the Wabash River. Annual "Feast of the Hunter's Moon" hearkens back to the days of the founders of this area.
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Fort Ouiatenon
3129 S River RdOriginal settlers and natives gathering place for commerce and transportation on the Wabash River. Annual "Feast of the Hunter's Moon" hearkens back to the days of the founders of this area.
Run through the straw bale maze, then visit the 18 acre corn maze with over 8 miles of twists and turns. You can test your skill at a pedal car race, fire a three-ear corn cannon salute or just dive into a mound of hay. There is a pumpkin patch, hay rides, and picnic area with fire pits. Enjoy a gem mine, pony rides, and pumpkin decorating/race.
Exploration Acres
6042 Newcastle RdRun through the straw bale maze, then visit the 18 acre corn maze with over 8 miles of twists and turns. You can test your skill at a pedal car race, fire a three-ear corn cannon salute or just dive into a mound of hay. There is a pumpkin patch, hay rides, and picnic area with fire pits. Enjoy a gem mine, pony rides, and pumpkin decorating/race.
Sporting Fun
Year around activities in the beautiful Midwest.
Golf Ravines
8525 Division RdBeautiful private course open to the public. Owned and operated by the Ade family.
Big10 football is always exciting both on the field and in the stands.
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Ross-Ade Stadium
John R Wooden DriveBig10 football is always exciting both on the field and in the stands.
They say it is the loudest place to play Big10 Basketball. From the grand dome echoing the cheers of the roaring crowd to walking the halls and taking in the history, Mackey is a must see on everyone’s visit to Purdue.
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Mackey Complex
900 John R Wooden DriveThey say it is the loudest place to play Big10 Basketball. From the grand dome echoing the cheers of the roaring crowd to walking the halls and taking in the history, Mackey is a must see on everyone’s visit to Purdue.
Food scene
Why cook at home when there are so many great places to try?
Fantastic authentic Irish cuisine in a charming pub.
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Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette
119 Howard AveFantastic authentic Irish cuisine in a charming pub.
Hand dipped milkshakes and great burgers including the famous Purvis Burger loaded with peanut butter. This place was featured on DDD and is Cash only.
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Triple XXX Family Restaurant
2 N Salisbury StHand dipped milkshakes and great burgers including the famous Purvis Burger loaded with peanut butter. This place was featured on DDD and is Cash only.
Looking for fine dining off the beaten path? This place overlooking the Wabash River offers steak and seafood.
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McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House
2707 S River RdLooking for fine dining off the beaten path? This place overlooking the Wabash River offers steak and seafood.
Recreational Options
Get out, stretch your legs and enjoy the midwest countryside.
Visitors can discover 1920s farm lifestyles, Native American culture, take a stroll through 900 acres of restored prairie, and enjoy a variety of events year around.
https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2971.htm
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I-Prophetstown State Park
4112 IN-225Visitors can discover 1920s farm lifestyles, Native American culture, take a stroll through 900 acres of restored prairie, and enjoy a variety of events year around.
https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2971.htm
Groceries and Other Essentials
Looking to pick up some food for the fridge or pizza for "pizza night"? Here are a few of our suggestions.
If you haven't shopped at Aldi then you will want to check it out. It is a bare bones grocery store but the prices are low and the center aisle has a rotating stock of unique finds. We love their large bake at home pizzas which are typically only $5.99.
*Bring a quarter because you will need it to unlock your shopping cart.
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ALDI
210 Sagamore Pkwy WIf you haven't shopped at Aldi then you will want to check it out. It is a bare bones grocery store but the prices are low and the center aisle has a rotating stock of unique finds. We love their large bake at home pizzas which are typically only $5.99.
*Bring a quarter because you will need it to unlock your shopping cart.
Meijer is a regional superstore with everything from groceries to automotive. Whatever you need they will most likely have.
*If you are looking on a great deal for Purdue gear they usually have a big selection and great sales.
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Meijer
2636 US-52Meijer is a regional superstore with everything from groceries to automotive. Whatever you need they will most likely have.
*If you are looking on a great deal for Purdue gear they usually have a big selection and great sales.
If you are a Kroger fan then you will like Payless and your membership rewards card will work here too. It is best described as somewhere between a bare bones grocery store and a super store.
*My husband loves the Cherry Milk that can only be found here in the dairy section.
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Payless Super Market Pharmacy
1032 Sagamore Pkwy WIf you are a Kroger fan then you will like Payless and your membership rewards card will work here too. It is best described as somewhere between a bare bones grocery store and a super store.
*My husband loves the Cherry Milk that can only be found here in the dairy section.