West Lafayette combines big city culture with hiking and nature trails that are steps from your hotel. At the Haan Museum find works by some of Indiana’s best artists, while the nearby Columbian Park Zoo features animals from all over the world along with amusement park rides for young children. For history buffs, Tippecanoe Battlefield and Fort Ouiatenon, a 300-year-old French fur trading post, is a must-see.
Purdue University is one of America’s most distinguished and historic colleges. When strolling around the campus, you’ll be walking in the footsteps of the many brilliant personalities who once taught or studied at Purdue, including Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, and 13 Nobel Prize winners. On campus you will find beautiful green spaces, art galleries, and concert halls showcasing theater, dance, and music.
Are you a nature lover? Then head to the Celery Bog Nature Area, featuring scenic trails meandering through 195 acres of wetlands. Nearby Wolf Park is a research facility dedicated to the conservation of wolves.
Learn about these misunderstood creatures from an expert park guide and see wolves, foxes, coyotes, and bison. Wolf Park’s Howl Nights, where you can learn how to howl with the wolves, are not to be missed!
