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Let's Go Bowling

Let’s go Bowling! Strike up a fun night at each of these West Lafayette/Lafayette bowling alleys. Strap on your shoes, grab your scrunchies and get ready for a blast to the past. Purdue University Student, Claire Connelly, shares this blog. This blog is part of a series of articles submitted to…

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Purdue Football Game Day Checklist 2023

Purdue Football is here! Heading to a Purdue Football game this fall? Check out this Purdue Football Game Checklist of fun activities taking place throughout campus. Boiler up! Hammer Down! Friday before Game Day: Boilermaker Free Ride Fridays: Typically, from 12-3pm (time may vary) take a ride…

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Purdue Fall Sports Season Travel Checklist

It's time to cheer on the Boilermakers at Purdue University for a Big Ten sporting event! Make sure to pack your game face and all the essentials in your travel checklist for the trip to Lafayette-West Lafayette, home of Purdue. Let's go, Boilers! 🏈🏐🎾🚂 #BoilerUP 1. Order the Lafayette-West…

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How Purdue Boilermakers Got Its Name

Since its opening in 1869, Purdue University has carried on the legacy of being a world-renowned institution that inspires students to leave a positive mark on society. Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Drew Brees, and several Purdue alumni are all proud to call themselves a ‘Boilermaker’. Yet, many…

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Guide to Purdue Graduation Weekend

My name is Olivia Murphy and I am an Information Specialist intern with Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette. Purdue University graduation weekend is quickly approaching so I have made a to do list for the family and friends of graduates! 1. Order the latest Lafayette-West Lafayette Visitors Guide, which…

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Top 10 Reasons to Be a Boilermaker

My name is Olivia Murphy! I am a junior at Purdue University and a Visitor Information Specialist intern at Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette. Alongside my fellow interns, we have compiled a list of the top 10 reasons why everyone should want to be a boilermaker! 1. Traditions to show off that…

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10+ Fall Adventures in Greater Lafayette

🍂 Fall is here! Who loves fall most of all? Grab the kids, friends, or your loyal family pet and pile into the car and check off all these wonderful bucket list ideas in Lafayette-West Lafayette. Visiting this fall for a Purdue Football game? Come early and experience all our community has to…

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Big Ten Checklist: Fall Sports at Purdue

Traveling to Purdue University for a Big Ten sporting event this fall? Here is a travel check-list to Greater Lafayette! 1. Order the Lafayette-West Lafayette Visitors Guide which includes a map to the area! Click here to order and your guide will be mailed within a week! 2. Book your overnight…

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