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City in Indiana, US
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Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Central Indiana. It is located 2 hours southeast of Chicago and 1 hour northwest of Indianapolis. The Greater Lafayette metropolitan area consists of the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette. The combined population is 97,000. Neighboring West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, a large, prestigious public university.
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Go see the finest art Lafayette has to offer or take a class in Lala Gallery's ceramics studio.
Tour this National Historic Landmark. Samara House was completed in 1956 and represents one of Wright’s most fully realized Usonian designsoffering a rare comprehensive example of the famous architect’s work, from landscape and exterior details to specific interior furnishings including china, bed linens, and more. Note: Must have a reservation which can be made by phone or online.
This pizza place has been around Lafayette for over 40 years, it is expanding throughout the state now, but it all started here.
Amazing homestyle slow cooked meals. Very reasonably priced, definitely worth a stop for casual lunch or dinner.
This custard restaurant started in the 1930s and still serves the same hand-dipped custard.
A fun and welcoming atmosphere makes you feel like it's a second home. Great indoor smoking and smoke-free facility.
Indiana's first drive-in restaurant. Known for biscuits and gravy and a famous "Dwayne Purvis" hamburger with peanut butter. Great root beer too.
A little slice of Ireland right here in West Lafayette. Family-owned traditional Irish pub. Warm atmosphere, live music, unique draft selection, great appetizers (try the Irish Pizza), and of course your traditional Irish entrees. Second location is in Lafayette, adjacent to Tippecanoe Mall (3520 State Rd. 38 E).
Good sweet treats and coffee, and an eclectic mix of sandwiches named after jazz and blues artists.
Chauncey Hill Mall. Authentic Greek food in a spacious dining area.
Smaller lunch and dinner menu with unique items. The closest Lafayette comes to a hipster bar. Bands often play on Friday and Saturday nights and sometimes there is a cover charge.
Careful: they don't seem to change their fryer oil often enough.
Strip club.
Delicious (greasy) food that will stop your heart, great liquor selection, friendly dive bar atmosphere (as long as you're a Bears fan.)
Great restaurant in Killer Beans Coffee's old spot, probably one of the best in town. Upscale for Lafayette (but that isn't hard to do).
Founded in 1835, billed as Indiana's oldest bar. The bar is the oldest in Indiana, but it was moved to this location. Tons of live music, sometimes jazz or other local bands. Cover is charged when bands are playing.
One of two Lafayette breweries (do not ask for a bud light here, only beer made on site served). Brew pub with very good selection of beers. Also has good food and a second floor stage with live music and open mic nights.
The second of Lafayette's own brewing companies. Their beers can be found on tap at some local bars. There is a small on-site bar that serves only the People's brews.
Brother's always has specials and hence makes it a fairly cheap alternative to Harry's or Yacht Club. Much more relaxed atmosphere compared to other bars on campus.
Harry's is a campus classic and has been around since the times of prohibition. It used to be a soda fountain but don't expect any chocolate to be served in this drinking mainstay. The vast majority of Purdue's campus will probably say Harry's is their favorite bar since it has a little of something for everyone. Strong drinks.
Dance club and piano bar. On Thursday nights it is mostly frequented by college students as there is a $5 cover and $0.50 32-oz beers/$1.75 32-oz well drinks.
An impressively authentic Irish pub, with above average food—plenty of Irish cuisine such as shepherd's pie, Guinness beef stew, fish and chips, Connemara chicken, and--of course--corned beef and cabbage. It would be a great little Irish pub just for the atmosphere, but the big attractions are the bar and the entertainment. Nine Brothers has great draught beer, and a full bar with an impressive selection of Irish whiskeys, which are surpirsingly affordable. On weekends, the menu and booze are complemented by live Irish music; otherwise you can stop in to watch European sports (football, rugby, Gaelic football, hurling) on the telly, as well as the obligatory Purdue, Cubs, Bears, and Colts games.
Dance floor in the back, students tend to gather here at the end of their bar crawl. Featured in Sports Illustrated as #7 College Tailgate Location in the Nation. Featured on Big Ten Network for being the home of "BREAKFAST CLUB".
21+. Local brewery.
Breakfast and indoor pool.
Right on Purdue's campus, inside of the Purdue Union building. Good restaurants downstairs in the Union. Has secured online reservations. If you are looking to stay here during a major Purdue home game or campus event, make sure you make your reservations early because it does fill quickly.
On Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and Thursday evenings from May to late October. Saturday markets feature a much larger set of vendors than the weekday markets.
4 semi-separate stores but all next to each other and the place to find odd gifts, used books, comics, music, etc.
Independent music store in the best sense of that tradition. Lots of hard to find vinyl and cds.
The area is divided by the Wabash River. To the east of the river is Lafayette and to the west is West Lafayette. Lafayette is broken down into several neighborhoods. Starting at the river and heading east is downtown.
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