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LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE
Welcome to Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University. We hope your visit is enjoyable and educational. You’ll find our community is rich with tradition and all the beauty of a classic Midwestern destination.
Our vibrant downtown, spanning Lafayette and West Lafayette, remains the heart of our ever-growing community. Here you’ll find antiques, boutique shopping, quaint coffee shops and restaurants, including the state’s oldest drive-in restaurant, pubs and even local breweries. Experience a sophisticated art scene. including galleries and public art, plus a variety of great festivals throughout the year.
Greater Lafayette was named 2021 Community of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Learn more here!
Downtown
Head downtown the three cultural districts: Arts & Market, Wabash Riverfront, and Chauncey Village. Stroll the tree-lined streets with outdoor public art and beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture.
Restaurants
Wine and dine in elegant restaurants, enjoy a casual meal with a Purdue view or opt for an ethnic cafe or neighborhood deli. And in the evening, discover the wonderful nightlife our community has to offer.
Hotels
There is a place for you here. We are large enough to host national conferences and yet small enough for a weekend retreat, a family camping trip or just about any reason you can find to getaway.
Live music from Brendan Loughrey
May 20, 2022 Nine Irish Brothers Traditional Irish Pub, West LafayetteMad Souls featuring Scott Bartlett and Joey Kar LIVE at Knickerbocker Saloon
May 20, 2022 Knickerbocker SaloonThe Arts Federation Exhibits: Charmaine Renee, Old Tippecanoe Quilt Guild, Laura Ricks
May 20, 2022 - May 27, 2022 The Arts FederationBrendan Loughrey live at Nine Irish Brothers in Lafayette
May 21, 2022 Nine Irish Brothers Traditional Irish Pub, LafayetteInsider Blog
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