The Tippecanoe County guide
Bowling, creative experiences, baseball and places to spend time together around Tippecanoe County.
23 county listingsExplore the profiles, then confirm details with the official source.
Community sports
Purdue Baseball plays at Alexander Field on McCormick Road in West Lafayette. The official athletics website provides the team’s current schedule, roster and ticket information; check it before planning a game-day visit.
Explore this placeIndoor play & family café
Just Littles Play Café combines indoor play for children ages six and under with a café and space for adults to connect. Its Sagamore Parkway North location publishes current play-session information on its own website.
Has an approved team offerExplore this placeArt classes & creative experiences
The Lafayette Painting with a Twist studio offers artist-led painting experiences and private parties on Veterans Memorial Parkway South. Check the studio calendar for specific projects, ages, registration and session details.
Has an approved team offerExplore this placePumpkin patch & community partner
Taylor Farm Pumpkin Patch and More is a seasonal farm destination in West Lafayette with pumpkins, a corn maze, crafts and community events. Check its official website for current opening dates and activity details before visiting.
Has an approved team offerExplore this placeCar wash & community fundraising
Crew Carwash has Greater Lafayette locations and an official fundraising program for participating community groups. Use the location website to find service information and the fundraising page to review that separate program.
Explore this placeSummer baseball & community fundraising
The Lafayette Aviators play summer baseball at Loeb Stadium on Wallace Avenue. Their official website provides schedules and ticket information, with a separate fundraising page for interested organizations.
Explore this placeBowling, leagues & family fun
Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl is a Lafayette bowling center on Brothers Drive with leagues, youth programs and group activities. Its official website includes current bowling information and details about its separate fundraising options.
Explore this placeIndoor attractions, bowling & arcade
Malibu Jack’s Lafayette offers indoor attractions, bowling and arcade activities on Sagamore Parkway South. The location’s official website provides current attraction, admission and group-contact information.
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Art museum, exhibitions & classes
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette presents changing exhibitions and works from its collection near downtown Lafayette. Its classes and workshops offer ways to try making art as well as viewing it; consult the museum for the current exhibition and class schedule.
Explore this placePhoto: Haan Museum of Indiana Art
Indiana art & historic house museum
The Haan displays Indiana paintings and American Renaissance Revival furniture inside a historic mansion in Lafayette's Ninth Street district. Plan for the indoor collection or the sculpture garden, and check the museum's visitor notices for current entrance and grounds-access arrangements.
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Historic park, museum & trails
Tippecanoe Battlefield Park combines a historic battlefield, monument, picnic areas and hiking trails in Battle Ground. The Tippecanoe County Historical Association operates the museum, so use its current visitor information when combining a park walk with a museum visit.
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Historic park & Wabash River access
Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park sits beside the Wabash River with picnic shelters, a boat ramp and the Blockhouse Museum. Museum openings and historical demonstrations are programmed separately by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association; check the source before planning around an indoor visit.
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State park, prairie & camping
Prophetstown State Park protects prairie, wetlands and woodland near the meeting of the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers. Indiana DNR publishes trail, camping, activity and access information; use the Swisher Road mapping address and check for road or facility notices before traveling.
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Nature preserve & hiking trails
Managed by NICHES Land Trust, Clegg Memorial Garden has looping trails through woodland, prairie and savanna overlooking Wildcat Creek. The hilly routes include stairs and overlooks, so consult the trail map and choose an outing suited to your group's mobility and conditions.
Explore this placePhoto: James Chapman / Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette
Nature center, wetland & trails
Lilly Nature Center is the educational hub within West Lafayette's Celery Bog Nature Area. The city publishes information about the preserve, nature programming and rentals, helping visitors combine a walk with an activity that fits the center's current schedule.
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City park, wooded trails & play
Happy Hollow Park offers wooded footpaths and the paved Trolley Line Trail in West Lafayette. The city's facility page and rental information help families or groups choose a walking route, find park amenities and arrange a shelter when needed.
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Riverfront park & playground
Tapawingo Park brings the Wabash riverfront, a section of the paved Wabash Heritage Trail and an accessible playground together in West Lafayette. It also contains Riverside Skating Center and river overlooks, with seasonal facility details available from the city.
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Concerts, theater & performance venue
The Long Center hosts musical, theatrical and comedy performances in downtown Lafayette, including programs by local arts organizations. Its official event listings provide the individual performance time and ticket details, while the venue's visitor information covers directions and parking.
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Community theater & arts education
Civic Theatre stages community productions at the Historic Monon Depot Theatre and offers theater classes and workshops. Its performance calendar, education pages and volunteer information provide different ways to take part; the administrative office is nearby at 313 North Fifth Street.
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Orchestral music & educational outreach
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra presents live performances and educational outreach, with both Mainstage and B-Side programming. The address here is its administrative office; check the individual concert page for the actual performance venue before making a plan.
Explore this placePhoto: SAMARA — John and Catherine Christian House
Frank Lloyd Wright house & guided tours
SAMARA is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Usonian house in West Lafayette, with guided tours exploring its design and the Christian family's connection with Wright. Tours require an online reservation and follow a seasonal schedule, so book a specific available time through the official site rather than arriving as a walk-up visitor.
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County park, woodland & picnic areas
Ross Hills Park offers wooded picnic areas, hiking trails, sports space and the restored David Ross House along the South River Road corridor. The county's park page explains shelter reservations and Ross House rentals, useful when planning a group picnic or daytime gathering.
Explore this placePhoto: Tippecanoe County Amphitheater
Outdoor performance venue & county park
Tippecanoe County Amphitheater is an outdoor venue on a county-owned park property near State Road 43 and Interstate 65. The venue's official website provides event and visitor information, while individual organizers publish the admission and entry arrangements for their programs.
Explore this placeChoose indoor play, bowling, a creative session or a game. Check the business or organizer for ticketing, age limits and current availability.
Baseball schedules and farm attractions are seasonal. A permanent place listing is not a promise that an event is happening today.
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