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Purdue University Horticulture Gardens and Park
The Horticulture Gardens at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus are a source of knowledge and beauty for students and visitors, alike. The gardens are a living classroom. There, university classes meet, student workers and volunteers get hands-on training in garden maintenance, and visitors learn about garden plants and gardening techniques. And the gardens are a retreat.…
Read MoreWest Lafayette Farmers Market
The Market meets on Wednesdays from 3 – 6:30 pm at Cumberland Park. The Farmers Market Director is Denise Dorsey-Zinn, 765-567-4131. A great way to support local farmers and artisans, and a fun way to do your grocery shopping too! Visit http://www.westlafayette.in.gov/department/division.php?fDD=8-164 for more information.
Read MoreLafayette Farmers Market
The Lafayette Farmers Market has been around for over 165 years! On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from early May through late October, the air in downtown Lafayette is filled with the smell of fresh garden flowers, baked goods, vegetables, fruits, plus honey, jams and jellies. Regardless of the day or time, a visit to the…
Read MoreArt on the Wabash
This is an annual art fair featuring artists from 14 counties. Ehxibits are set up in September and feature art glass, pottery, jewelry, paintings, drawings, sculpture and more. A nice outside event for the whole family! It is located at Tapawingo Park. Call 765-755-5160 or visit http://www.artonthewabash.com/ for information.
Read MoreMcCords Candies
Downtown Lafayette has many things to offer. One of the most nostalgic, and wonderful, things to do, is to visit McCords candies on the corner of Main and 6th streets. Not only do they have a large selection of delicious handmade candy, they have a great menu of classic favorites, a real old time soda fountain with…
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