Spring in Greater Lafayette means plenty of time to get outside and explore our 2 great cities! Grab the kids, friends, or your loyal family pet and pile into the car and check off all these wonderful ideas and activities in Lafayette-West Lafayette. This list is a sampling of all the fun in Greater Lafayette. Check our website for all the wonderful adventures to be found!
- Dine outdoors! Click here for a list of outdoor dining
- Sit under a shady tree and read a book at the Purdue Arboretum
- Watch spring blossom as you hike through Clegg Gardens
- Cast a line in Wildcat Creek glassy waters
- Kayak at the Bicentennial Nature Area Pond
- Observe wildlife at the Ouiatenon Preserve Overlook
- Pick strawberries at Annie’s Orchard
- Meet the zoo animals at Columbian Park Zoo
- Look for eagles at Prophetstown State Park
- Embrace tranquility at the Celery Bog
- Feed the chickens at the Farm at Propehtstown
- Rent a bicycle at Purdue and bike through campus
- Daydream as you explore over 115 pieces of public art
- Play a round of golf at 7 unique golf courses
- Howl with wolves at Wolf Park
- Explore the site of The Battle of Tippecanoe
- Wander the Wabash Heritage Trail, an 18 mile scenic trailway
- Walk and explore downtown shops and discover lots of great outdoor dining opportunities
- Mountain bike at four off-road dirt paths
- Shop 3 open air farmers markets (open in May)
- Get lost in the woods at Happy Hollow Park
- Camp at one of six local campgrounds.
- Enjoy the fresh spring air during a stroll through the Haan Museum Sculpture Garden.
- Sip on "Lafayette Blush" wine in the beautiful outdoor garden space at Wildcat Creek Winery. (21+)
- Cheer on the Purdue Baseball and Purdue Softball teams
- Sip on locally brewed beer on the patio at either People's Brewing Co. or Teay's River Brewing
