Guidebook for Lafayette

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Guidebook for Lafayette

Parks & Nature

Columbian Park is the town park that has a little bit of everything for the family or just enjoy strolling round. Small Family Zoo-check times of operation Large swim park with multiple water slides, toddler area, sand volleyball, concession stand. There are various playgrounds throughout the park, pond for lite fishing or watching the ducks. A small train can take you around the park,(fee) or enjoy a stroll ad relaxing on a bench. Catch the Lafayette Aviators Baseball Game during the spring and summer seasons. During the summer, you can often catch some live music and events throughout the park. Check the park out on the Greater Lafayette Parks and Recreaction webste.
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Columbian Park
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Columbian Park is the town park that has a little bit of everything for the family or just enjoy strolling round. Small Family Zoo-check times of operation Large swim park with multiple water slides, toddler area, sand volleyball, concession stand. There are various playgrounds throughout the park, pond for lite fishing or watching the ducks. A small train can take you around the park,(fee) or enjoy a stroll ad relaxing on a bench. Catch the Lafayette Aviators Baseball Game during the spring and summer seasons. During the summer, you can often catch some live music and events throughout the park. Check the park out on the Greater Lafayette Parks and Recreaction webste.
If you enjoy just taking a walk and enjoying the beauty of nature, check out this great area to walk and explore. It is located 15 mins from the apartment but a beautiful place for decompress and take a nice walk on the trails. Free Parking
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Celery Bog Nature Area
1620 Lindberg Rd
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If you enjoy just taking a walk and enjoying the beauty of nature, check out this great area to walk and explore. It is located 15 mins from the apartment but a beautiful place for decompress and take a nice walk on the trails. Free Parking

Shopping

Our mall is located a 10 in drive from the apt or you can catch the city bus. the main stores are Kohls, JPC, Dick's Sporting Goods and Macy's. Or enjoy the various smaller shops. There are some eateries at the mall and chain restaurants that surround the mall.
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Tippecanoe Mall
2415 Sagamore Pkwy S
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Our mall is located a 10 in drive from the apt or you can catch the city bus. the main stores are Kohls, JPC, Dick's Sporting Goods and Macy's. Or enjoy the various smaller shops. There are some eateries at the mall and chain restaurants that surround the mall.
What can you NOT find at Wal-mart? This is located 10 mins from the apartment.
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Walmart Supercenter
2347 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S
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What can you NOT find at Wal-mart? This is located 10 mins from the apartment.

Sightseeing

Purdue University offers many things to see and do on their campus. Please check out their website for for current events.
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Purdue University
610 Purdue Mall
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Purdue University offers many things to see and do on their campus. Please check out their website for for current events.

Getting Around

Check out the City Bus website for information. The apartment has a bus stop directly in front of the building. Easy to get around town.
CityBus
1250 Canal Rd
Check out the City Bus website for information. The apartment has a bus stop directly in front of the building. Easy to get around town.

Food Scene

You can't miss this place as you travel up State St hill in W. Lafayette. It id the tiny, mom & pop style diner located in the bright orange and brown building. This is a must to meet the locals and many from afar, (seating is close so you have no choice) enjoy a sandwiched named after football players, or the great American breakfast anytime. Warning-if you want to be part of the home Purdue football crowd, this place is packed early (6am) with the Breakfast Club. This is a group of die heard fans that dress crazy, have a lot of fun and start the tail gating early, very early. This place only accepts cash. ATM inside is available.
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Triple XXX Family Restaurant
2 N Salisbury St
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You can't miss this place as you travel up State St hill in W. Lafayette. It id the tiny, mom & pop style diner located in the bright orange and brown building. This is a must to meet the locals and many from afar, (seating is close so you have no choice) enjoy a sandwiched named after football players, or the great American breakfast anytime. Warning-if you want to be part of the home Purdue football crowd, this place is packed early (6am) with the Breakfast Club. This is a group of die heard fans that dress crazy, have a lot of fun and start the tail gating early, very early. This place only accepts cash. ATM inside is available.
Great food, great atmosphere, live music on Thurs, great view to watch the sunset with your meal (ask for patio seating).
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Walt's Pub & Grill
1050 Kalberer Rd
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Great food, great atmosphere, live music on Thurs, great view to watch the sunset with your meal (ask for patio seating).
Great food with outdoor seating during the warner months.They have a variety of foods includibg the healthy trends. After a meal, stroll the downtown area.
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East End Grill
1016 Main St
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Great food with outdoor seating during the warner months.They have a variety of foods includibg the healthy trends. After a meal, stroll the downtown area.

Everything Else

Lafayette offers various family events throughout the year. Mosey Down Main Street, Hot Summer Nights, Art around te Fountain, Farmers Market, Dickens of a Christmas, and a Christmas Parade to name a few. Check out the events on the Chamber's website or Lafayette Indiana Events pages.
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Lafayette
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Lafayette offers various family events throughout the year. Mosey Down Main Street, Hot Summer Nights, Art around te Fountain, Farmers Market, Dickens of a Christmas, and a Christmas Parade to name a few. Check out the events on the Chamber's website or Lafayette Indiana Events pages.
checkout their website pool hours, park operations, and more..
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Prophetstown ríkisparkur
4112 IN-225
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checkout their website pool hours, park operations, and more..
If like, Turkey Run about 50 minds away offers some trails, swimming, horse back riding, and more. They a variety of from easy, take the kids to more difficult trails that include climbing wooden ladders . Check out the nature center, and our favorite, kayaking or canoeing through the park. (located just outside the park entrance across the street) Kayaking, canoeing and tubing are smooth even young kids can do. Take plenty of water no matter what you choose at Turkey Run.
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Turkey Run ríkispark
8121 Park Rd
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If like, Turkey Run about 50 minds away offers some trails, swimming, horse back riding, and more. They a variety of from easy, take the kids to more difficult trails that include climbing wooden ladders . Check out the nature center, and our favorite, kayaking or canoeing through the park. (located just outside the park entrance across the street) Kayaking, canoeing and tubing are smooth even young kids can do. Take plenty of water no matter what you choose at Turkey Run.