[caption id="attachment_5280" align="alignright" ]Boilermaker Pete from Triple XXX Boilermaker Pete from Triple XXX[/caption] Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is excited to announce our "Girlfriends' Getaway" Contest 2014 to our two great cities. The competition started on Monday, July 28 and we want to share why each business that has donated to these packages is so fabulous! One great winner will win the following package worth over $590!
  • Enjoy comfort, great service and a complimentary breakfast at the Hampton Inn Lafayette.
  • Check out Indiana's newest state park where Native American people hunted and lived along the two rivers for thousands of years at Prophetstown State Park
  • Wolves, foxes, coyote and bison inhabit Wolf Park and visitors can watch and learn how they behave and interact.
  • The most beautiful ceramic pottery can be found at Grateful Heart Gallery. One can enjoy viewing all the artistic pieces and can also purchase them!
  • West Lafayette is home to All Fired Up, a paint your own pottery studio that is fun for everyone.
  • Two Tulips features home decor, beautiful children's clothing and accessories, custom piggy banks, stationary, and more!
  • Did you know Tippecanoe County was home to a battle that led to the Battle of 1812? Head to the Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum to learn about an important battle in our nation's history.
  • Since 1986 One Earth Gallery has been serving our community with authentic handmade American Indian art.
  • Looking for designer kids' clothing in Lafayette-West Lafayette? Look no further than JF & Company, which carries designer clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, and so much more!
  • Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art hosts tours all year long, and do not miss their special Ceramics Celebration and Holiday Tours this season.
  • For more than 75 seasons, the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette has been part of Lafayette's social life and this season is offering more live entertainment that will have visitors laughing, crying and enjoying a night of fun!
  • Bike along the beautiful Wabash River and downtown Lafayette on bikes provided by Virtuous Cycles
  • People (us included!) rave about Bruno Dough; deep fried dough brushed with garlic butter, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and served with a dipping sauce from Bruno's.
  • A trademark restaurant in West Lafayette, Triple XXX, serves prime cut burgers, fresh brewed root beer and bountiful breakfasts.
  • Hip, trendy restaurant, Red Seven Bar & Grill, is the special location where our own PR & Social Media Specialist, Sara Erickson, had her first date with her husband and got engaged.
  • Scotty's Brewhouse has some delicious new items on their menu including nachos as high as one's head smothered with queso, red onions, jalapenos and mouth-watering barbecue.
  • Homemade truffles, cake balls, peppermint bark, pies, popcorn and more can be found at Kathy's Kandies, a kids (and adult) Neverland of sweets! Great girlfriend idea is a Fondue Party!
  • Where can you find loaded submarine sandwiches, thin crust pizza, famous local salads and much more? Arni's!
  • Baked! of West Lafayette is baking hot, out of the oven cookies that are created by you! A few of their many mixins include semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&Ms, Oreos, mixed nuts, etc.
  • There is a local hand-craft beer craze going on and People's Brewing Co. is part of it! They are serving up fresh, high quality hand-crafted beer and providing free samples and tours of their business.
[caption id="attachment_5278" align="aligncenter" ]All Fired Up! All Fired Up![/caption] Go to https://www.homeofpurdueblog.com/?p=5267 to sign up! Entries will be accepted through Monday, August 4 at noon. A winner will be announced the week of August 11, 2014.