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Cows, Coasters and Wolves

Cows, Coasters and Wolves Get ready to tour a real dairy farm, enjoy coasters at Indiana Beach and explore Lafayette's museums and Wolf Park.

Brown County Girlfriend Getaway

Brown County Girlfriend Getaway Enjoy the peace, serenity and scenic views of Brown County, Indiana. Experience a variety of outdoor activities in the states largest state park, Brown County State Park.

Home of Purdue University

Home of Purdue University Explore all there is to do near Purdue University, including golf courses, unique eateries and Prophetstown State Park.

Family Fun in Southern Indiana

Family Fun in Southern Indiana Spend an exciting weekend riding horses and trains with the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Indiana as your backdrop.

Trip Ideas

Look at what families can do in Tippecanoe

Getaway and discover all the things you can do in the Lafayette area!

Day One
shop 'til you drop in Historic Downtown Lafayette! The local Uptown Merchants Association shops offer a unique shopping experience specializing in local art work, chic French gifts, antiques, stationary, handmade wearables, chocolates and more.

Come on a Saturday morning May through October and check out the local Farmer’s Market. It’s known to be one of Indiana’s oldest continuously running markets. Tour the town via trolley, offering guided tours available May through August.

Howl at Wolf Park In Battle Ground howl with the wolves at Wolf Park. This unique education and research park allows visitors an up-close and personal interaction with wolves, coyotes and buffalo. If you are in the area on a Friday or Saturday night the Howl Night program is a unique treat.


Day Two
Head back to Battle Ground to the Battle of Tippecanoe Battleground and Museum. Explore the actual battlefield and the museum, which depicts the events that occurred around this historic 1811 event.

While here, hike the Wabash Heritage Trail. This thirteen-mile trail begins at the battlefield runs along the Wabash River through Lafayette to Fort Ouiatenon, the site of a mid-1700 French trading post. Fort Ouiatenon is now a quaint park that hosts many festival and events, the most prominent being the Feast of the Hunters' Moon, held annually in September.


Day Three
Splash at Tropicanoe Cove Splash away the day at Tropicanoe Cove Family Aquatic Center in Lafayette. This outdoor water park has it all slides, playground, lazy river and more. Right next door, is the Columbian Park Zoo home to residences like lemurs, Eurasian Lynx, snakes and more.

Play Monster Mini Golf of Lafayette. This 18-hole, monster-themed, glow-in-the-dark course is the only one of its kind in Indiana. Don’t forget to try out the arcade room.





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