The Pulse of Purdue & Beyond Stories and Tips from Lafayette-West Lafayette
Spring Break Staycation
- 3 min read
Welcome to Spring Break! As March heralds the arrival of spring, it brings with it the much-anticipated event – a break from the winter blues! Whether you're a local resident or a visitor in our area, we've got a variety of family-friendly attractions waiting for you and your kids to enjoy…
Inside The Lawrence: A Restored Barn Restaurant in West Lafayette’s Discovery Park District
- 4 min read
The long and eagerly anticipated barn, planned as a centerpiece of Purdue’s Discovery Park, has opened. Read more about its history and construction here. Called The Lawrence, named after Lawrence Beck, founder of Beck Seeds, it had only been open a few days when the Dining Divas & Dudes decided…
Release Your Stress at a Local Rage Room in Lafayette
- 4 min read
Everyone goes through periods of time where they feel like screaming or hitting something, and while this is not an enjoyable headspace to be in, there is an enjoyable way to relieve that stress. Whether you need to swing a sledgehammer, smash a TV with a crowbar, or smash a bunch of beer bottles…
Easter Happenings in Greater Lafayette 2026
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Celebrate springtime in Greater Lafayette during Easter 2026! The season comes alive with family-friendly egg hunts, cheerful local events, and plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday…
Spring Festivals in Greater Lafayette 2026
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Spring is officially here, and with it comes brighter days and more reasons to get outside! 🌷 Sunshine sets the stage for festival season and can’t-miss events…
Lafayette - West Lafayette Craft Brewery Adventure
- 17 min read
“Hoppy Trails” From IPAs to stouts, sip your way through the area’s best brews with this flavor-packed brewery route. Ready to raise a glass? Lafayette-West…
5 Reasons Why You Should Swing Into Fun at Net Par in West Lafayette
- 4 min read
Sometimes it’s difficult to find golf-related things to do, especially when the weather turns rainy or cold. That’s why I was glad to discover Net Par in West…
Your Culinary Escape SavorY Flavors of Our Twin Cities
Discover the vibrant food scene in Lafayette-West Lafayette, where local flavors and innovative chefs are redefining dining experiences, from classic comfort food to cutting-edge cuisine.
Lafayette - West Lafayette Sweets Trail: Sweet Stops Worth the Crumbs
- 23 min read
Sweet Stops Worth the Crumbs For those who believe the perfect treat is more than just a sugar fix, this trail is made for you. From charming bakeries to creative dessert counters, Lafayette–West Lafayette is full of spots serving up cookies, cupcakes, chocolates, pastries, ice cream, and…
Dining Divas and Dudes Visit Aura - Craft Bar + Kitchen
- 5 min read
Per the menu: aura is “the invisible energy field that radiates around every person, place, and thing, like a personal glow that reveals your inner world.” If you’re brushed up on the reviews thus far, you’re familiar with this location. Like a cat, this place has lived…
Lafayette - West Lafayette Daily Grind Coffee Trail
- 39 min read
"Daily Grind" For those who believe the perfect cup of coffee is more than just a caffeine fix, this trail is brewed for you. From cozy neighborhood cafés to artisan roasters, Lafayette–West Lafayette is full of spots pouring lattes, americanos, cold brews, and everything in…