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1-800-872-6648
301 Frontage Road
Lafayette, IN 47905
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Discover some great places just beyond our limits with these exciting and fun trip ideas. But before you hit the road, be sure to visit some of our great attractions and fun adventures right here in Lafayette – West Lafayette.
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| Adams Mill Covered Bridge |
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765-268-2530
Cutler, IN
Open: May-October
Distance: 30 Minute Drive
Built in 1845, this mill was powered by turbines and ran until the 1950s. Around the curve from the mill stands a covered bridge, built in 1872, which was used as a thoroughfare for many travelers. This museum of Americana offers special events, festivals and activities on its peaceful and beautiful grounds.
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| Fair Oaks Dairy Adventure |
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877-536-1194
856 N. 600 E., Fair Oaks, IN 47943
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST)
Distance: 45 minutes drive north on Interstate 65
The center tells the story of modern dairy farming and dairy processing, using more than 30 interactive displays and a 14 minute movie. An optional 45 minute bus tour of the dairy operations is offered each hour. There is also a souvenir shop with all sorts of cow-related items, a cheese shop, plus the café and ice-cream parlor. Combine a stop at Fair Oaks with a stop at Historic Prophetstown to compare modern technology to old-fashioned farming techniques.
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| Indiana Beach Amusement and Camp Resort |
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574-583-4141
Open May 15 - Labor day, Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Distance: 45 minutes northeast of Lafayette
Features 8 roller coasters including the Steel Hawg plus a sand beach waterpark, boardwalk with arcade, water ski shows, the Shafer Queen paddle wheel boat and more.
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| Indianapolis |
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800-642-4639
Distance: 1 hour drive south on Interstate 65
The state capital is home to a variety of group-friendly attractions including such delights as the world-renowned Children’s Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens, the new Indiana State Museum and the NCAA Hall of Champions. And let’s not forget the infamous Indianapolis Motor Speedway with races that include the Indy 500, the Brickyard 400 and the Formula One. Beef ‘n Boards offers a dinner theater atmosphere for extra enjoyment. In addition, Indianapolis offers shopping, fine dining, cultural activities, musical events and more. Lafayette and Indianapolis can make great hub and spoke destinations together.
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| Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center |
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765-564-6572
1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi
Distance: 30 minute drive northeast on State Road 25 North
Interactive museum that tells the story of the building of the Wabash & Erie Canal and how it affected Indiana and the area during its 30 years of local operation. The Wabash & Erie Canal was the second-longest canal in the world; the Grand Canal of China was the only one longer. Boat rides on mile-long stretch of the canal are offered weather permitting. Over 7 miles of historic trails have been developed for walking and biking. Museum is free; fee for canal boat ride.
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| Warren County / Williamsport |
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Distance: 45 minute drive just past Attica on SR 28.
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