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Lafayette and West Lafayette face each other across the Wabash River, with Purdue University driving the energy on one side and a historic downtown on the other. Eat downtown, cross the river for campus, and add the zoo or a riverside trail. It is an easy day with two distinct halves.
Day trips need a simple anchor and one or two easy add-ons. Weekend trips can handle a hotel, dinner, a town square, a trail, and a slower morning.
A park trip is better with a diner nearby. A town visit is better with coffee, lunch, or a bakery case. A museum day needs somewhere to sit after.
Indiana changes fast by season. Spring is gardens, trails, markets, and muddy shoes. Summer is lakes, patios, concerts, and long evenings. Fall is drives, orchards, festivals, and football. Winter needs lights, museums, food, and indoor backup plans.
If the drive is longer than the stop, add something else nearby. A second town. A scenic road. A trail. A food stop. A shop that gives you an excuse to wander.
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From the historic Indiana Beach and the twin lakes of Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman to beautiful golf courses, a winery, and go-to restaurants, Monticello is a must-visit small town in Indiana.
From the Hot Dog Festival to Case Arena to Glover's Ice Cream, Frankfort packs serious character into Clinton County. Here's the full breakdown.
Which Boilermaker trio is the greatest of all time? We rank the top five groups in Purdue basketball history across 50-plus years.
Sleep behind bars on purpose at the Old Jail Inn in Rockville, an 1879 Parke County jail turned bed and breakfast with real cells and a wine tasting room.
These carry a day: the Purdue campus, Columbian Park Zoo, the Wabash Heritage Trail, and downtown's shops and galleries.
From the Hot Dog Festival to Case Arena to Glover's Ice Cream, Frankfort packs serious character into Clinton County. Here's the full breakdown.
Sleep behind bars on purpose at the Old Jail Inn in Rockville, an 1879 Parke County jail turned bed and breakfast with real cells and a wine tasting room.
Mississinewa Lake near Peru has Indiana's biggest state park beach, 472 campsites, and the powerful story of Frances Slocum. Allison has the full guide.
Celery Bog in West Lafayette is a top Indiana birding spot with trails, wetlands, wildlife, 260 recorded species, and local history.
Downtown Lafayette and the village near campus hold most of the food. Use the picks to match the meal to which side of the river you are on.
Between Rockville and Clinton, Indiana sits Mecca Tavern, home to one of Indiana's most beloved breaded tenderloins.
Wolf's Fine Chocolates in Attica has been crafting handmade candy since the 1940s. Discover this Indiana hidden gem with treats that have literally been to space.
Discover Boilerhouse Prime, West Lafayette’s new fine dining steakhouse inside Purdue’s Pete Dye Clubhouse. Prime steaks, Wagyu, raw bar, 450 wines, and a refined golf-inspired atmosphere.
Craft brews, bold bites, and live music make Wedgewood Brewing Co in Middlebury a must-stop hidden gem for foodies and music lovers.
Quieter finds, like the Tippecanoe Battlefield, the Prophetstown prairie, and the small theaters and record shops downtown.
Sleep behind bars on purpose at the Old Jail Inn in Rockville, an 1879 Parke County jail turned bed and breakfast with real cells and a wine tasting room.
Between Rockville and Clinton, Indiana sits Mecca Tavern, home to one of Indiana's most beloved breaded tenderloins.
Celery Bog in West Lafayette is a top Indiana birding spot with trails, wetlands, wildlife, 260 recorded species, and local history.
Maple syrup season runs late February through March in Indiana. Here's where to see sugaring demos, taste fresh syrup, and find local maple farms.
Purdue football, the Round the Fountain art fair, and Mosey Down Main Street fill the calendar. Game day weekends move traffic and parking fast.