Lafayette-West Lafayette: Masters of Golf and so much more

Lafayette-West Lafayette offers a small-town feel with plenty of city-sized opportunities. Delectable restaurants, art galleries, museums, cool coffee shops, nightlife & entertainment, interesting architecture, unique shops, and festivals create a place full of vibrancy and charm. The scenic Wabash River, with walking and biking paths, connects these 2 great cities. West Lafayette is home to Purdue University; a beautiful campus with Big Ten spectator sports, arts, entertainment, diversity, science & discovery, and all the hoopla that entails. Visitors are welcomed at local lodging facilities; Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, Holiday Inn City Centre, Whittaker Inn, to name a few. 

What is There to Do in Lafayette-West Lafayette?

Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to three districts; Chauncey Village, Wabash Riverfront and Arts & Market. Each bring their own personality and charm. These districts are home to local flavor restaurants, eclectic shops, and a variety of entertainment. Examples are Artists’ Own, where visitors can view beautiful pieces of authentic, handmade art and Bistro 501, a French cuisine restaurant with a diverse wine list and outdoor seating.

 Lafayette and West Lafayette’s growing Arts & Culture scene is something visitors won’t want to miss. Home to some of the best Midwest art galleries, public art, live music and performing arts. Explore the diversity of art at Round the Fountain Art Fair and Art on the Wabash. Mixed throughout the community is a collection of beautiful and stimulating murals, fountains and sculptures. The area is home to over 100 pieces of public art. Visitors can explore the public art trail which includes pieces throughout Lafayette and West Lafayette, including Purdue’s campus.

Over forty acres of fun await at Columbian Park! With an innovative playground for kids of all ages, amusement rides, Columbian Park Zoo, Loeb Stadium and Tropicanoe Cove, there’s loads of fun to be had. With its two new water attractions, Aqua Loop and the Mat Racer, Tropicanoe Cove is a hot summer destination. Loeb Stadium is home to the Lafayette Aviators baseball team and offers fun filled and interactive game experiences for fans of all ages. The Columbian Park Zoo is the 2^nd oldest zoo in Indiana and is home to primates, farm animals, wallabies, amphibians and more. Columbian Park offers an endless amount of activities, making it easy to plan out a whole day of fun in the area.

Indiana’s newest state park, Prophetstown State Park has a little bit of everything to offer visitors. Prophetstown provides a great spot to go camping, hiking, biking and swimming like many state parks, but few offer the chance to see a working 1920’s farm in action. The Farm, as it is called, operates on 100 acres leased from the park and lets guests participate in the feeding and care of livestock. Among the animals is a beloved miniature horse named Bojangles. The Farm helps teach and promote topics like sustainable farming, homesteading and farm-to-table cooking in a fun and interactive manner.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s SAMARA house is not only a step into the past; it’s a walk through the vision of one of America’s most famous architects. The home, built around 1956, was designed for local Purdue professor Dr. John Christian and his wife Catherine but today numerous international and local visitors can explore this tranquil dwelling. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2015, a tour allows for a trip through America’s most complete Frank Lloyd Wright homes with Zen that permeates every ounce of the space. Tours of Samara are available by reservation only, April 1^st through the end of November.