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Lafayette, IN
Population: 56,397

  
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Amusements

Eastside Golf & Amusement 2378 South 475 East, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-714-7625, This amusement venue offers 40 tee boxes at the driving range with 15 of them sheltered and heated, seven batting cages, a 24 foot high climbing wall, a concession stand, and a pro shop. map


Historic Homes & Buildings

Monon Depot (circa 1901) 313 North Fifth Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-423-7529, This Neoclassical building was used by the railroad until 1959 and now features an art gallery and a 200 seat auditorium. Many community events and performances are held here. more... map

Tippecanoe County Courthouse (circa 1882) Between Third and Fourth Streets, 765-447-9999, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this working courthouse has a combination of architectural styles and the shape of the building resembles a large 150 foot Greek Cross. Other features include one hundred columns and a cast-iron dome that contains four large clock-faces and a bell.


Historic Sites & Monuments

Historic Downtown Lafayette Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, IN 47905, 800-872-6569, Explore these historic sites. more...

Tippecanoe Battlefield Battle Ground, Lafayette, IN 47901, 765-567-2147, Site of the 1811 battle between Tecumseh and Harrison.


Libraries & Research Centers

Alameda McCollough Library 1001 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-742-8411, Genealogical and historic research library that contains books, files, and more on Tippecanoe County history. There is also an extensive collection of books and materials on Native Americans available. more... map

Tippecanoe County Public Library 627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-429-0100, You can find a large selection of books, reference materials, and information resources at this library, as well as children's programs and Internet usage. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette 102 South Tenth Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-742-1128, This contemporary art museum hosts major national traveling exhibitions and contains the Weil Gallery of American and Indiana Art. An on site museum art store sells arts and crafts by regional artists. more... map

Fowler House - Tippecanoe County Historical Museum (circa 1851) 909 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-476-8417, Located in the Fowler House, you can learn the history of Tippecanoe County at this historic museum with exhibits including Native American, pioneer, Victorian, and 20th century exhibits. more... map

Imagination Station Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, IN 47901, 765-420-7780, Children's museum full of fun and learning. more...

Museums at Prophetstown 3549 Prophetstown Trail, Lafayette, IN 47905, Near Battle Ground, 800-872-6648, The cultures and countryside of Native Americans and early Indiana farmers are recreated at this venue that features three museums and 200 acres of historic landscape. more...

Red Crown Mini-Museum Corner of Sixth and South Streets, 765-423-2983, Located in one of the only seven remaining Standard Oil Products buildings in the nation, this "walk-by" antique car museum was built in 1927 and features antique cars and memorabilia.

Wells Community Cultural Center 638 North Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-423-2787, This center is home to the Tippecanoe County Arts Federation and features a number of art galleries that carry works by local artists. Many cultural events are held here, including the 'Round the Fountain Art Fair. map


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Columbian Park 1915 Scott Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-771-2220, This historic recreational oasis is home to the Columbian Zoo and Tropicanoe Cove. It offers a large variety of amusement rides and a large baseball stadium. more... map

Columbian Park Zoo 1915 Scott Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, Columbian Park, 765-771-2231, Established in 1908, this is one of the oldest zoos in Indiana that houses over 150 animals with 67 different species represented. They are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. map

Fort Ouiatenon 298 South River Road, Lafayette, IN 47905, West Lafayette, 765-476-8417, Host of the annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon, this historic park features shelter houses, picnic sites, a boat launch, recreation areas, a museum, and a gift shop. more... map

Horticulture Park McCormick Road & State Street, 765-494-1356, Open daily until dusk, this park offers hiking trails through native flowers, trees, and other local vegetation with descriptive markers along the way. more...

Wolf Park 4012 East 800 North, Lafayette, IN 47920, Battle Ground, 765-567-2265, This unique educational and research wildlife park offers a variety of programs including a wolf-bison demonstration on Sundays, changing themes on Saturday programs, and Wolf Howl Nights every Saturday year round and on Fridays and Saturdays from May to November. Groups tours are available throughout the year. more... map


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