Purdue covers more than 2,000 acres and has more than 375 buildings and counting. You’ll find over 39,000 students, faculty and staff. It might be overwhelming for the first-time visitor but here’s some popular places to visit to help you enjoy your time on campus.

These open green spaces and parks are inviting areas to relax and enjoy a spring day or fall afternoon. On Memorial Mall, founding benefactor John Purdue is buried in front of University Hall, the oldest building on campus. The fountains at Purdue Mall and Founders Park are popular gathering spots to study, socialize and people watch.

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Throughout campus, you'll find several amazing sculptures and fountains. Please visit our Outdoor Art section for more information on the interesting pieces.

101 N. Grant Street, West Lafayette

The Union is a gathering place for students, staff, faculty and visitors to campus. You’ll find a variety of dining options including quick service, pizza, pretzels, Starbucks, and a full service restaurant to name a few. There’s also bowling, an amusement game room, banking facilities, galleries, lounge area and meeting space.

765-494-1296
625 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette

The Purdue University Horticulture Gardens (0.5 acres) are botanical gardens located on campus. They are open to the public year-round, seven days a week. The gardens display a wide diversity of plants, including nearly 200 species of perennial flowers and foliage plants, and over 300 cultivars of annual flowers and garden vegetables. Collections include peonies, daylilies, hosta, spring-flowering bulbs, and ornamental grasses.

Several subject specialty libraries and an Undergraduate Library function as one unified library system. Visitors are welcome.

765-494-2727 or toll-free 800-677-8780
403 West Wood Street, West Lafayette

Celebrates the history of Purdue and its alumni. Interactive exhibits showcasing Purdue’s role in our country’s history — including our astronauts, developments in agriculture and engineering.