Welcome to West Lafayette, Indiana, home of the Purdue Boilermakers! We’re excited to welcome Minnesota Golden Gopher fans for an unforgettable game-day weekend. While you're here, enjoy local restaurants, unique shops, outdoor attractions, and all that Greater Lafayette has to offer. Be sure to check out these travel ideas to make the most of your visit. Enjoy your stay and have a great game day!
Football Game Weekend Checklist
1. Download or order the Lafayette-West Lafayette Experience Guide which includes a map to the area! Download today or click here to order and your guide will be mailed out from our office within a week.
2. Book your overnight stay! Football draws thousands and thousands of fans. The Greater Lafayette area is home to over 30 different hotels to choose from but rooms book up quickly. Vacation rentals are available as well. Make sure to reserve your lodging early to assure a reservation.
3. Ensure you have your football tickets! Click here to check out sports schedules and to purchase tickets!
4. Culinary treasures abound! With over 300 restaurants, there is something for everyone. Check out these blogs that feature top lists of great dining ideas and plan out which restaurants you crave!
5. Greater Lafayette and Purdue University are where fun fall adventures await. From getting lost in NW Indiana's largest corn maze at Exploration Acres, to howling with the wolves at Wolf Park, to pumpkin pickin' at Wea Creek Orchard, there is something delightful for everyone. Enjoy all these autumn activities while visiting Purdue University. Check websites and such for ticket info, hours, location, etc. Visit our "Things to Do in Greater Lafayette this Fall" planning page for more trip ideas.
6. Make sure you add Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette to your itinerary! Stroll the tree lined streets with outdoor public art and beautiful turn of the century architecture. Downtown spans from the Purdue Memorial Union on the edge of Purdue University, down the hill, and over the Wabash River, all the way to 11th Street in Lafayette. It offers hip dining venues, breweries, eclectic shopping, nightlife, plays, museums, galleries, theaters and more!
7. Enjoy live music, catch a live show, or shop at one of 3 local farmers markets while visiting! The special events scene is thriving in Greater Lafayette.
8. Tailgating! Tailgating lots open eight hours before kickoff (but not earlier than 8 a.m.). Join fans grilling, tossing footballs, and showing their black and gold pride. For official tailgating rules, check out the Purdue Tailgating website.
9. Parking at Purdue! Depending on which game you are coming to, you may need a visitor pass. Make sure you visit the Purdue University Parking website to reviews rules, interactive parking maps, etc. Purdue Football Game Day Parking info. can be found here!
10. Know the Game Day Policies before you arrive. Questions about accessibility, bag policy, credit card info, shuttles, will-call, alcohol rules, and more, click here.
Extra! Bring your golf clubs and swing easy at one of our great golf courses!
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