Location: Lafayette
Top Things to do in Lafayette
The 8 Best Free Things to do in Lafayette, Indiana (IN)
Lafayette is part college town, part natural landscape and part lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops and public art. Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek and Wolf Park in Battle Ground.
Restaurants in Lafayette
1. Sell It Here INC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Sell It Here is Lafayette's largest upscale resale mall hosting hundreds of booths in a clean, climate controlled environment. You can find anything from old to new and in between. The main store is a mix and match of everything you could ever want while the Antique portion hosts many collectibles and vintage items. If you want a trip down memory lane, browse our diverse group of vendors and see what treasures you might find.
2. Wildcat Creek Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Wildcat Creek Winery is a small rustic winery in Lafayette, Indiana, fashioning hand-crafted fine wines from local fruit. Stop by today to taste our award-winning wines, see the antique Hoosier farmhouse which serves as the tasting room, and enjoy the down-home Hoosier hospitality!
Reviewed By B3543AEteresam - Boston, United States
If you are looking for a small family friendly place with nice ppl around you this is the place to go. Super nice staff. Free wine tasting and excellent assortment of cheeses wines and gifts
3. Columbian Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By gignbite - Naperville, United States
The butterfly garden was closed, so we almost didn't go, but this zoo was great. The petting zoo with the goats was fun. Seeing a live eagle close up was really cool. Didn't know they look like they're wearing fancy pants. The wallaby walk-about was super neat. I wish I'd have heard the singing dogs sing. My son did some research on them afterwards and they have an interesting story. Great visit.
4. Wea Creek Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By ldavis924 - Hagerstown, United States
We LOVE the orchard, and my kids feel right at home here, and love doing the You Pick! The apple cider slushies in the summer are an absolute MUST have, and in the Winter I love that they hold the makers market and have such charming holiday activities for family! We really enjoyed the makers market and they had hot cocoa and warm cider and cookies, and the kids got to get pictures with Santa, and I got to get some really unique one of a kind Christmas gifts, all in one stop! I know right??? Love it!
5. Artists' Own
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Welcome to the Artists’ Own Gallery. Artists’ Own is an artist cooperative with members from the Lafayette, Indiana area. They work in a wide variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, furniture, pottery, fiber, glass, drawing and much more. Find the perfect artwork to compliment your home or office décor and shop for gifts throughout the year. About Artists’ Own In 1999, a group of local artists pursued a dream of creating a unique shop with the goal of bringing art together to share with Lafayette. It would be a venue where they could display their work and offer it for sale to the community. The work had to be of the highest quality and hand made by local artists. The result of this dream was the Artists’ Own Gallery. The gallery opened in 2000 on 3rd Street facing the Courthouse Square. The community embraced the opportunity to see and own great artwork. The success of the business led to relocating the gallery in 2002 to our present, larger location
6. The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is an accredited art museum hosting rotating exhibitions. Programs include: artist talks, classes, and free concerts. Free admission. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (11am-4pm) See our website for more information. For Free Entry Reservation Ticket check under the VISIT tab.
7. Clegg Memorial Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Clegg Garden resides on the hillside overlooking state scenic waterway Wildcat Creek. The slopes feature a rare gravel hill prairie ecosystem. From creek side to hilltop elevation changes 100 feet, making for excellent hiking opportunity along the mile of trail. The looping trail meanders through oak woodland, gravel hill prairie, riparian corridor and savanna. Different seasons afford varying highlights. Spring woodland blooms dapple the understory, summer prairie and savanna wildflowers show off vibrant colors, fall leaf change presents a panoply of color in the forest canopy. Year round visitors see the striking landscape views from the many overlooks.
8. Tippecanoe Mall
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