Purdue University Student, Owen Schettini, shares this blog. This blog is part of a series of articles submitted to Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette through a cooperation with a 400-level travel writing class at Purdue University. The first thing that greeted me when I arrived at Wea Creek…
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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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🍂 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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There’s something about fall that makes you want to slow down a little, grab a warm drink, find a colorful trail, wander through a few local shops and end the day somewhere cozy. And you don’t have to travel far to make a full fall getaway out of it. Whether you’re visiting Lafayette-West Lafayette…
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Sometimes the hustle and bustle of Tippecanoe County makes me crave time outdoors: a walk, a snack, a little people-watching, and some fresh air. If you have ever felt the same, here is your guide from a lifelong local on the best places to have a picnic- with family, solo, or with a special…
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Most people don’t think that a trip to a state park could end up with them spending the day as a farmer feeding chickens and collecting eggs, but that’s exactly what happened when I arrived at The Farm at Prophetstown. The Farm is just one part that makes Prophetstown State Park unique. Check out…
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A Summer Staycation or getaway Itinerary in Lafayette and West Lafayette Looking for a summer getaway without going too far? Lafayette and West Lafayette are full of places that make a simple overnight trip feel special, whether you are planning a family staycation, a girls’ weekend, a couples…
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Some days, you just need a reset in some fresh air. West Lafayette has three parks that give you an option for that reset: climb a little, cool off under some trees, or wander a quiet loop. No itineraries or gear needed. Purdue University Student, Biying Chai, shares this blog. This blog is…
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Create memories and capture the beauty of summer at these Lafayette-West Lafayette locations! Summer Festivals! Purdue Fountain Runs! Columbian Park - Including the Zoo & Tropicanoe Cove Prophetstown State Park & The Farm! Haan Museum Sculpture Garden Aviators Baseball Game Happy…
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"This patio runs on good drinks, good food, and good times." That is how Greater Lafayette does outdoor dining! Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to not only patios but streateries. What is a "streatery" you may ask? “Streatery” means one or more parking spaces, used either as an extension of, or a…
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