West Lafayette Attractions

Explore a 105-acre paradise of natural wetlands with thriving wildlife and a nature center. The paved trails and natural paths are open daily from dawn to dusk, with no admission charge. This area is home to nearly 120 different species of birds as well as other unique plants and animals native to Indiana.

Beauty and tranquility come together at Clegg Memorial Gardens. It’s a place to enjoy wildflowers, plants native to Indiana, nature trails and intriguing bridges. With changes in the landscape from season to season, you’ll always see dramatic variations in the spectacular setting every time you visit.

Meet beautiful creatures, take part in eye-opening programs and learn more about the importance of preserving wildlife around the world. This family-friendly zoo offers wonderful exhibits, presentations and opportunities to engage with the animal community.

Loeb Stadium is home to the Lafayette Aviators, a summer collegiate prospect baseball team. This entertainment venue provides fun for all ages and is located at Columbian Park, adjacent to the Columbian Park Zoo and Tropicanoe Cove water park. Attending a game at the stadium, you may see a rising star player before they make their professional debut. 

Both Lafayette and West Lafayette have a weekly Farmers Market. If your stay goes through a Wednesday or a Saturday you could have the opportunity to experience one of these events. Farm fresh foods, flowers, food trucks, live music, and more can be found when attending a local Farmers Market.

Happy Hollow Park is an area, approximately 81 acres large, that contains hiking trails, footpaths, playground areas, a dogpark, and other amenities open for public use. This park is a great place to visit for time with family, or a relaxing hike through the woods. 

As Indiana’s newest state park, you can experience a natural space with an astounding landscape formed by ice glaciers, water, fire and prairie grass. Explore this beautiful park to enjoy trails, a homestead, and a family friendly aquatic center. Be sure to check out the farms to view an original 1920's farmhouse.

Purdue University is West Lafayette’s main attraction, and is home to over 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Wander through the sprawling campus, cheer on the Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium, or catch a performance at Elliott Hall of Music.

If you’re a fan of the architectural genius Frank Lloyd Wright, then you must go to Samara House. This original creation by the famed architect is one of his most complete homes in the United States and includes over 40 of Wright’s innovative creations. 

A national historic landmark, located in a 96-acre park setting in Battle Ground, complete with picnic areas, nature center, historic and scenic hiking trails. The 85-foot marble obelisk monument was erected in 1908 and marks the site of the November 7, 1811, Battle of Tippecanoe between the United States’ forces.

Enjoy a tropical paradise in Lafayette! This exciting water park has a great variety of fun activities that include a spiraling tube slide and many other watery adventures. Check out the special events and programs you and your family can experience together as well.

If you adore wildlife, Wolf Park should be at the top of your Lafayette itinerary. You can meet a delightful range of amazing species that include wolves, foxes and coyotes living in semi-natural enclosures. Take a tour of this facility and learn about these wonderful creatures while also discovering plenty of important facts about our complex ecosystem.