Things to Do in Lafayette

Sure, it's not the most hopping place in the world, but there's still a lot of things to do here.  Whether you're killing time between the ceremony and the reception or your looking to have an after-party, here are some things to do around town.

Our top recommendation —

 The Colombian Park Zoo. It’s super cute (Allie's words) and free. You can go in with the baby wallabies.
1915 Scott St, Lafayette, IN 47904

The movies —

Wabash Landing 9
300 E. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47906

Relaxing outside —

The Purdue Horticulture Garden. It’s pretty and just a few blocks south of our reception.
Marsteller St, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Tapawingo Park. Nice park with a playground.
Tapawingo Dr (off State St in West Lafayette)

Wabash Heritage Trail. You can start at Tapawingo Park and go over the Wabash on the walking bridge to Lafayette.

Happy Hollow Park. Just north of town.
1301 Happy Hollow Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Historic Lafayette Farmers Market (7:30 am to 12:30 pm, Saturday only)
Fresh garden vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, crafts, honey, jams and jellies.
5th Street between Main and Columbia Street

Trolley Tour (start times: 9:40 & 10:40 am, Saturday only)
Tour of Lafayette on the CityBus trolley. The volunteer guide will narrate a 50 minute fact-filled tour of Lafayette and West Lafayette.
Departs from Fifth and Main Streets in downtown Lafayette

Hay Harvest at The Farm at Prophetstown (All day Saturday and Sunday)
Free with admission to this state park.  There are also nice hiking trails here.
3534 Prophetstown Rd, Battleground, IN  47920

After party—

Mosey Down Main Street (6 until midnight, Saturday only)
Main Street from 6th to 11th Streets, Lafayette

Bars—

Chumley’s. Largest tap selection in the area.
122 N 3rd St, Lafayette, IN 47901

The Black Sparrow. Nice pub, usually have some very good beers on tap.
223 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901

O'Bryans Nine Irish Brothers. Irish Pub.
119 Howard Avenue, West Lafayette IN 47906

Lafayette Brewing Company. American food.
622 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901

Ice cream—

Silver Dipper. It’s from Wisconsin.
201 E State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Other places