

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.
"Coast to Coast: The Leo Neufeld Retrospective" Exhibit at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Aug 19, 2022 - Aug 26, 2022 Art Museum of Greater Lafayette"Color Vibes!" Art Exhibit at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Aug 19, 2022 - Oct 21, 2022 Art Museum of Greater Lafayette"Layering" Art Exhibit at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette by Rob Millard-Mendez
Aug 19, 2022 - Aug 28, 2022 Art Museum of Greater LafayetteStone & Bone: A Geological and Biological Exploration of the Earth
Aug 19, 2022 - Sep 17, 2022 Artists' Own Gallery and Fine GiftsThe Arts Federation Exhibits: Mitchell Schuring, Wolf Park – Monty, Jeffery Atkinson
Aug 19, 2022 - Aug 26, 2022 The Arts FederationInsider Blog
Visit the BlogLinnwood Tavern Bar & Grill - Your Neighborhood Sports Bar
Linnwood Tavern has been a neighborhood fixture north of downtown since the 1940s. Owner Gregg Glotzbach is proud to share that he is only the fourth owner in all that time. Another fun fact to know and tell is...
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