Thieme & Wagner

Downtown

Vibrant & full of charm! Delectable restaurants, art galleries, museums, cool coffee shops, nightlife & entertainment, interesting architecture, antiquing, unique shops, gallery walks, and festivals. Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to 3 districts that offer something unique to all.

Chauncey Village is a cultural melting pot of ethnic cuisines. Caters to visitors, students, and alumni with an emphasis on Purdue traditions and memorabilia, nightlight, dining, shopping, and a fun college atmosphere.

Wabash Riverfront hosts some of the area’s largest events. Home to the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, Riehle Plaza, Tapawingo Park, and part of the Wabash Heritage Trail. Offers dining, shopping, an urban trail, movie theater, and river views.

Arts & Market offers eclectic shops, dining, breweries, a wine bar, galleries, museums, theater, and live music. venues. It’s also home to the Lafayette Farmer’s Market, running May through October on Saturday mornings.

Downtown Lafayette Shopping

Public Art

Attractions

Ready. Set. Go Downtown to find art galleries, nightlife, community parks and even a bowling alley, Downtown has it all. With plenty of...

Bistro 501 outdoor dining area

Restaurants

Enjoy an extraordinary assortment of cuisine—from elegant fine dining to casual bistros, corner pubs to cocktail lounges. It's all...

John T Myers Pedestrian Bridge and Downtown Lafayette

Downtown Districts

Get connected and familiar with our three downtown districts; Chauncey Village, Wabash Riverfront and Arts & Market. Each offering its...

Von's

Shopping

Upscale to vintage clothing, designer home accessories, gourmet goodies, original art in all media formats, music, games and even diamonds...

Whittaker Inn

Hotels

Choose from a historic hotel, located right on Purdue's campus, to a hotel just steps from the Wabash River. Wherever you choose to...

Downtown Lafayette

Tours and Brochures

The downtown brochure showcases everything downtown has to offer. Take a downtown tour including Historical Houses of Worship, Architecture...

Downtown 4th of July

Downtown

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Tippecanoe County Courthouse

Downtown Architecture

Specialty shops, antique stores, galleries, museums, restaurants and community festivals and events make this a place of diversity, rich in human activity. Read More