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Celery
Bog Nature Area - Located in West Lafayette, features easy
hiking trails with many opportunities for bird watching.
The Civic
Theatre, for more than 60 years, has been part of Lafayette's social life.
It has grown and thrived entirely through the efforts of those hundreds and hundreds of
people who generously have given their time and talents.
Columbian
Park- Visit this 100 plus year old park. Experience the zoo,
rides, swimming pool, picnic facilities, and the brand new aquatic center
Tropicanoe Cove.
Fort
Quiatenon - Built by the French in 1717, this replica of a
blockhouse constructed in 1930 includes interpretive exhibits and
is the site for Feast
of the Hunters Moon each fall.
Fowler
House, a restored gothic revival mansion, and the home of the
Tippecanoe County Historical Museum.
The Art Museum of
Greater Lafayette has established a significant presence in the region as one of its
premier cultural institutions.
The
Tippecanoe Battlefield - Marks the site of the Battle of
Tippecanoe between U.S Forces led by William Henry Harrison and
Tecumseh's Native American Federation. Includes museum with
exhibits, on a 90 acre site.
The
Wabash Heritage Trail - Starting at the Tippecanoe
Battlefield, it follows the Wabash River into Lafayette, crosses
the river and continues through West Lafayette.
Wolf Park
- dedicated to grey wolf research and how they interact with a
herd of American bison also kept at the park. Join the fun on Wolf
Howl Nights, and howl with the wolves.
Just a short drive away...
Adams Mill - Located in Cutler, was built in
1845. It was a working mill until 1950, and is now a museum of
Americana, with a covered bridge and dam on Wildcat Creek.
Indiana
Beach - Located in Monticello, Indiana's largest privately
owned summer resort and family amusement park.
Lee's Buffalo Farm - Located in Williamsport,
offers farm tours Memorial day through the end of September.
Indianapolis
Racetrack - Site of the Indianapolis
500 Memorial Day Auto Race, and other activities and races
throughout the year, is just 50 miles from here.
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