Happening Now! Right now, the talk around town is about the fun celebration taking place next Tuesday, May 7.  It is our annual Lafayette-West Lafayette Tourism Tailgate that is stocked full of fun activities, good food and live entertainment!  Join us anytime between 4pm and 7pm to celebrate tourism while eating, tasting beer and wine, and chatting with our staff and/or others attending. We take pride in Lafayette-West Lafayette as being a great tourism destination which welcomes visitors from all parts of the world to enjoy our attractions, shops, restaurants, and our beautiful university, Purdue.  May 4 through May 12, 2013, is our time to embrace tourism and everything it offers to our community with this tourism tailgate party.  This event will showcase what there is to do in Lafayette-West Lafayette, so if you are traveling through our area, a "local", or a recent newcomer, this is the event for you! This year's tailgate is stocked with fun events.  Wildcat Creek Winery and People's Brewing Company will be offering free samples of their wine and beer.  Local entertainers, Steve Hill and Scott Greeson, will be performing and taking requests.  Do not miss grabbing a hotdog and/or hamburger loaded with all the trimmings catered from the Outpost Catering along with a cold bottle of Triple XXX root beer.  Local attractions will have booths set up at the visitors center to meet guests and share all their "happenings" this year. The Boilermaker Special, a favorite of children and adults alike, will be taking guests on rides throughout the area from 5 pm to 6:30 pm (weather permitting and barring any mechanical issues).  Also, do not miss our awesome "Family Fun" giveaway contest taking place on our blog from May 6 through May 13 that is worth over $500! Whether you are looking for delicious dining, interesting attractions and shops, enticing events or home away from home lodging—a getaway to Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana, is sure to satisfy. For more information about this day spa and others in the area, visit our website at www.HomeOfPurdue.com