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…

Boilermaker Country Giveaway

Greater Lafayette Winter Adventures List

⛄ Wintertime in Greater Lafayette equals slippery slope sledding, crazy candy cane creations, and ice skating spins and swirls! Embrace the season and enjoy all of these winter activities. Specialty treats, experiences, shopping, art, and outdoor adventure await. Specialty treats Skate, ski or…

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…

Things to do before, during and after a Purdue Game

Purdue Football is here! Heading to a Purdue Football game this fall? Check out this Purdue Football Game Checklist of fun activities to do before, during and after the game. Boiler up! Hammer Down! Before: Enjoy a great night's rest at one of our many hotels. Click here for a complete list…

5 Fun West Lafayette Parks

Sometimes we can get caught up in our busy lives and forget to appreciate the beautiful sights right outside of our front doors. Personally, I have lived in the area for over two years but haven’t visited many of West Lafayette’s parks. So, I set out on a little weekend adventure of my own to do…

Fun Outdoor Spring Activities

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…

Winter Activity Guide to Greater Lafayette

It’s a winterful life in Greater Lafayette! ⛄ Embrace the season and enjoy all of these winter activities. Outdoor Adventure, seasonal specialty treats, winter indoor experiences, shopping and art; there is something fun for everyone! Outdoor Adventure Cross country ski at Prophetstown State Park…

Fall Festivals near Purdue

Boilermaker Special, Turkey Legs, World Travel, and More: Fall Festivals near Purdue! A season surrounded with reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. A season that overwhelms your senses with the smell of a crackling, orange and red bonfire or the smooth hot chocolate you hold. A season, that between…

Gifts for Your Favorite Purdue Grad

As commencement approaches, Purdue graduates are beginning to gather their things and depart the beloved West Lafayette campus. With such an exciting celebration ahead, finding the perfect gift to honor your graduate that also reflects their time spent at Purdue can definitely be challenging. Well…