Guidebook for Lafayette
Food Scene
Great Harvest Bread Co.
1500 Kossuth StThe locals LOVE Arni's pizza, salads and other offerings. This is a great family-friendly spot!
Arni's Columbian Park
2323 Wallace AveThe locals LOVE Arni's pizza, salads and other offerings. This is a great family-friendly spot!
Parkside Seafood House
1902 Scott StA great place to go to impress, but also fun for cocktails and vintage Trivia Pursuit cards...
21 locals recommend
Bistro 501
501 Main StA great place to go to impress, but also fun for cocktails and vintage Trivia Pursuit cards...
Cellar 422 Wine Bar
1001 Main StreetFuel
106 S 16th StProfessor Joes Sports Pub & Pizzeria
648 Main StGreat artisan pizza and cocktails!
Town & Gown Bistro
119 North River RoadA good place to go casual or to impress with low fuss.
RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail
200 Main StCocktails and a place to impress.
Java Roaster
130 N 3rd StMary Lou Donuts
1830 S 4th StIconic Lafayette Donut Shop. Get there before they sell out!
Walt's Other Pub
3001 S 9th StTriple XXX Family Restaurant
2 N Salisbury StA Purdue Legend!
Check out one of two 9 Irish locations in town. A great spot for watching Soccer, catching up with friends and family over their repeatedly acclaimed "Best Irish food in Indiana", or over a pint of Guinness and cocktails. Leend has it, Guinness stopped having their international Pour Contests, because Jerry and team won it too many times in a row! Enjoy this local favorite near campus!
25 locals recommend
Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette
119 Howard AveCheck out one of two 9 Irish locations in town. A great spot for watching Soccer, catching up with friends and family over their repeatedly acclaimed "Best Irish food in Indiana", or over a pint of Guinness and cocktails. Leend has it, Guinness stopped having their international Pour Contests, because Jerry and team won it too many times in a row! Enjoy this local favorite near campus!
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a place with "Cheers"-like atmosphere? Let Steve and Co. take care of you at DownUnder!
DownUnder
302 Ferry StreetLooking for a place with "Cheers"-like atmosphere? Let Steve and Co. take care of you at DownUnder!
Black Sparrow
223 Main StVintage inspired cocktails make this one of my favorites...
One of the oldest (the oldest?) in town, the Knickerbocker hosts a variety of musical acts and is always a favorite.
Knickerbocker Saloon
113 N 5th StOne of the oldest (the oldest?) in town, the Knickerbocker hosts a variety of musical acts and is always a favorite.
Everything Else
Between the sporting events, restaurants, bars, light life, performing arts, cultural festivals and lectures, there's always something going on at Purdue.
40 locals recommend
Purdue University
610 Purdue MallBetween the sporting events, restaurants, bars, light life, performing arts, cultural festivals and lectures, there's always something going on at Purdue.
Parks & Nature
Clegg Memorial Garden
1782 N 400 ECatch the 1920's working farm, the native american indiana village or hike the trails in prairie and midwestern savanna. This is a great place to bring a picnic!
28 locals recommend
Prophetstown State Park
4112 IN-225Catch the 1920's working farm, the native american indiana village or hike the trails in prairie and midwestern savanna. This is a great place to bring a picnic!
A wolf refuge, this park gives great presentations and educational events.
17 locals recommend
Wolf Park
4004 E 800 NA wolf refuge, this park gives great presentations and educational events.
Great walking paths, and multiple playgrounds, this park is an old-school Planned City Park. It has train rides for the kids, a ball park with a minor league team, an amazing water park, and a zoo that's great for browsing! Live music or theatre can sometimes be caught at the pavilion too... and as a municipal park, everything is free or VERY affordable!
10 locals recommend
Columbian Park
Great walking paths, and multiple playgrounds, this park is an old-school Planned City Park. It has train rides for the kids, a ball park with a minor league team, an amazing water park, and a zoo that's great for browsing! Live music or theatre can sometimes be caught at the pavilion too... and as a municipal park, everything is free or VERY affordable!
Entertainment & Activities
Fun for the littles in spirit and or body, this place is our family favorite! With a butterfly habitat, a farm animal petting zoo, a wonderful walkthrough wallaby exhibit and more, kids of all ages will love the FREE Colombian Park Zoo!
21 locals recommend
Columbian Park Zoo
1915 Scott StFun for the littles in spirit and or body, this place is our family favorite! With a butterfly habitat, a farm animal petting zoo, a wonderful walkthrough wallaby exhibit and more, kids of all ages will love the FREE Colombian Park Zoo!
Ross-Ade Stadium
John R Wooden DriveHome of the Purdue Boilermakers
Mackey Complex
900 John R Wooden DriveHome of the Purdue Boilermakers!
Arts & Culture
Programming a MainStage season, a season for and by Youth, and the staged reading seasons, there's something for almost every taste of theatre here!
Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
313 N 5th StProgramming a MainStage season, a season for and by Youth, and the staged reading seasons, there's something for almost every taste of theatre here!
Haan Museum of Indiana Art
920 State StThe Long Center hosts many acts including tours, comedians, musicians, Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Purdue Musical Organizations, Bach Chorale and others.
6 locals recommend
Long Center for the Performing Arts
111 N 6th StThe Long Center hosts many acts including tours, comedians, musicians, Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Purdue Musical Organizations, Bach Chorale and others.
Todd does a great job bringing in Broadway show touring companies, famous musicians, high brow and family-friendly theatre, lectures and more.
Purdue Convocations
712 Memorial Mall DrTodd does a great job bringing in Broadway show touring companies, famous musicians, high brow and family-friendly theatre, lectures and more.
Essentials
Marsh Supermarket
2250 Teal Road24-7 Groceries!
Friendly Market
Hudlow's Dry Cleaners
Usually next day or two day turn around
Kenny's Shoe Repair & Orthopedic
2100 Main StKenny's also offers alterations and repairs
CVS
720 Northwestern Ave