Greater Lafayette Fall Giveaway 2023

Purdue Football Game Day Checklist 2023

Purdue Football is here! Heading to a Purdue Football game this fall? Check out this Purdue Football Game Checklist of fun activities taking place throughout campus. Boiler up! Hammer Down! Friday before Game Day: Boilermaker Free Ride Fridays: Typically, from 12-3pm (time may vary) take a ride…

How Purdue Boilermakers Got Its Name

Since its opening in 1869, Purdue University has carried on the legacy of being a world-renowned institution that inspires students to leave a positive mark on society. Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Drew Brees, and several Purdue alumni are all proud to call themselves a ‘Boilermaker’. Yet, many…

Girlfriends Getaway Contest 2023

Guide to Purdue Graduation Weekend

My name is Olivia Murphy and I am an Information Specialist intern with Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette. Purdue University graduation weekend is quickly approaching so I have made a to do list for the family and friends of graduates! 1. Order the latest Lafayette-West Lafayette Visitors Guide, which…

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…

🍽️ Patio Dining in Lafayette-West Lafayette

"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…

10+ Fall Adventures in Greater Lafayette

🍂 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…

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…

10 Outdoor Summer Adventures in Greater Lafayette

☀️ Summer is here and that means plenty of time to get outside and explore our great cities! 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. ☀️ Have a hoot at the Owl and Vulture Aviary at the…