What is your favorite holiday memory? Is it opening presents on Christmas day? Or eating a big Christmas feast? Or could it be gathering the family and heading to a local Christmas tree farm to pick out the most perfect tree? This year, embrace the holidays and venture to one of Greater Lafayette's…
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Local shops offer holiday cheer and the perfect gift or compliment to a holiday party! This past Saturday I spent the day with my daughter shopping for the perfect gifts while also picking up some much needed items for our family Christmas this year. We are hosting my sister and her family for a…
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This summer, the beloved Union Club Hotel, located in the heart of Purdue University at 201 Grant St., West Lafayette, underwent extensive renovations. In addition to remodeling the lobby and rooms, a bar, coffee shop, and restaurant were added within the hotel, which was built in 1929. Boiler Up…
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At-home workouts are getting old; whether you're a fitness junkie missing your heavy weights or just looking for an excuse to try something new, everyone is craving a good sweat session right now. Being a fitness instructor and enthusiast myself, I am here to help you find the most fun, safe and…
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Have you ever wondered about what legends, folk lore or ghost stories have been told about the Lafayette-West Lafayette area? Well, maybe these will be intriguing to you! Ever wonder how Happy Hallow Park got its name? Some say it’s because there used to be a still located there during prohibition…
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The Lafayette – West Lafayette area is full of folklore and ghost stories if you look hard enough. While things are very different this year due to Covid-19, there are still ways you can explore history and get your spook on while remaining safe and social distancing. Why not start by checking out…
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The first time I walked into Triple XXX restaurant, it was snowing outside and becoming hard to walk. The inside of that cute, orange-striped building down the street from me on Salisbury was everything I thought it would be and more. I am into all things retro, and this place hit the spot for me…
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When the opportunity to tour a mansion housing Indiana art came my way, you can bet I signed up ASAP. A visit to the Haan Mansion had me marveling at Hoosier art and enjoying tons of lessons in Indiana history. From tours to hikes and walks in the garden, the Haan Mansion has multiple activities…
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Fresh Air Eats has been extended! What does this mean? Every weekend, Friday-Sunday through November 15, streets in Downtown Lafayette are closing to expand outdoor dining patios! Come downtown to enjoy your favorite establishment's food and drink in a whole new way! Or visit nearby restaurants in…
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Pumpkin patches! Big, small, orange, green, white....they come in all sizes and colors! Finding that perfect pumpkin is so important every fall. You have to search for the best pumpkin to carve and/or decorate. Check out this list of local pumpkin patches in or near Lafayette-West Lafayette. Have…
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