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Overview
Lafayette is a vibrant city located in the state of Indiana, United States. Situated in the western part of the state, Lafayette offers a charming blend of small-town charm and urban energy. Known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and friendly community, it is a destination that offers something for everyone.
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When to visit
The best time to visit Lafayette is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is mild and pleasant. Spring brings beautiful blooming flowers and rejuvenated landscapes, while fall offers stunning foliage colors. Summer is also a popular time to visit, especially for outdoor activities, but it can get hot and humid. During winter, although the city experiences cold temperatures and occasional snow, it can be a magical time to explore Lafayette's holiday festivities and cozy indoor attractions.
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Reasons to Visit
Lafayette is a great place to visit due to its historical significance, natural beauty, and vibrant arts scene. With numerous parks, hiking trails, and outdoor recreational opportunities, adventure enthusiasts will find plenty to explore. The city is also home to several museums, art galleries, and cultural events, making it a haven for art and history lovers. Additionally, Lafayette hosts various festivals throughout the year, including the Taste of Tippecanoe and the Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival, offering a lively atmosphere and entertainment for all ages.
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Nearby Attractions
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Museum of Art
The Museum of Art in Lafayette showcases a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional artworks. Visitors can enjoy rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and workshops in a beautiful and interactive setting.
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Columbian Park Zoo
Columbian Park Zoo is a family-friendly attraction that houses over 190 animals, including lion, tiger, giraffe, and various exotic species. The zoo offers a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
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Prophetstown State Park
Prophetstown State Park is a scenic outdoor destination that features hiking trails, picnic areas, and a reconstructed Native American village. The park also offers camping facilities and opportunities for fishing and wildlife observation.
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Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art
The Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art is a unique attraction that showcases Indiana artwork from the early 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the historic mansion and admire the extensive art collection.
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Wolf Park
Wolf Park provides a unique opportunity to observe wolves and learn about their behavior and conservation. The park offers guided tours, wolf howl nights, and other interactive experiences, making it a thrilling destination for animal enthusiasts.
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Hotels
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Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette/Purdue Area
- Make yourself at home in one of the 63 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private b Next available price is 377.10 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette/Purdue Area
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Best Western Plus Lafayette Hotel University Area
- Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access ke Next available price is 419.42 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Best Western Plus Lafayette Hotel University Area
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Campus Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entert Next available price is on .
Campus Inn
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Candlewood Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide ent Next available price is on .
Candlewood Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
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Comfort Inn Lafayette I-65
- Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your e Next available price is 84.55 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Comfort Inn Lafayette I-65
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Comfort Suites Lafayette University Area
- Make yourself at home in one of the 62 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your ente Next available price is 84.55 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Comfort Suites Lafayette University Area
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Courtyard Marriott Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertai Next available price is 132.05 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Courtyard Marriott Lafayette
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette IN
- Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entert Next available price is 53.87 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette IN
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Doubletree by Hilton Lafayette East, IN
- Make yourself at home in one of the 128 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and cable programming p Next available price is 151.05 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Doubletree by Hilton Lafayette East, IN
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Dr. Yaple's Art Deco House
- Set in Lafayette in the Indiana region, Dr. Yaple's Art Deco House features a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 6.5 km from Purdue University, and guests can benefit from on-site private par Next available price is on .
Dr. Yaple's Art Deco House
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Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, IN
- Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your enter Next available price is on .
Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, IN
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
- Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entert Next available price is 61.70 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
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Economy Inn Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for Next available price is on .
Economy Inn Lafayette
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is availabl Next available price is 325.96 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lafayette
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Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 105 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satell Next available price is 189.05 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette
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Hampton Inn Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 63 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with satellite programming available. Private bathrooms with sho Next available price is 284.05 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Hampton Inn Lafayette
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Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing
- Make yourself at home in one of the 104 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provi Next available price is 502.55 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette East, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for Next available price is 115.78 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette East, an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 142 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations Next available price is 142.70 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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Home2 Suites By Hilton West Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms. Next available price is 144.40 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Home2 Suites By Hilton West Lafayette
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Lafayette, IN
- Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42 Next available price is 322.05 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lafayette, IN
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette Rossville Exit
- Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnish Next available price is 293.55 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette Rossville Exit
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Prestige Inn West Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainm Next available price is on .
Prestige Inn West Lafayette
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Quality Inn & Suites Lafayette I-65
- Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet a Next available price is 71.82 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Quality Inn & Suites Lafayette I-65
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Quality Inn West Lafayette - University Area
- Make yourself at home in one of the 171 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower Next available price is 74.23 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Quality Inn West Lafayette - University Area
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Red Roof Inn Lafayette - Purdue University
- Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Next available price is on .
Red Roof Inn Lafayette - Purdue University
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SAND HILL COTTAGE 3 Bedroom Home near PURDUE! River & Park View
- Situated in West Lafayette, SAND HILL COTTAGE 3 Bedroom Home near PURDUE! River & Park View is a recently renovated accommodation, 6.8 km from Ross-Ade Stadium and 7 km from Elliott Hall Of Music. The Next available price is on .
SAND HILL COTTAGE 3 Bedroom Home near PURDUE! River & Park View
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Staybridge Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen Next available price is on .
Staybridge Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
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Suburban Studios Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for y Next available price is 198.53 on Sept. 13, 2025.
Suburban Studios Lafayette
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Super 8 by Wyndham Lafayette / Purdue Area
- Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access Next available price is 60.80 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Super 8 by Wyndham Lafayette / Purdue Area
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The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection
- Make yourself at home in one of the 182 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature Next available price is 274.55 on Sept. 14, 2025.
The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with twin sofa beds. Next available price is 527.88 on Sept. 13, 2025.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lafayette