Things to Do in West Lafayette

• Crave a coffee, some tandoori chicken, or the latest CD? You're within walking distance of "the Village," a popular community locale that boasts intimate coffeehouses and international cuisine. Maybe it's gear and goods you're after? You also can find those in the Village.

• Wander down State Street toward the Wabash River and you'll come to Wabash Landing, home to some of West Lafayette's newest offerings, thanks to a recent expansion. Among the businesses located here are clubs for late-night fun, more coffeehouses and restaurants, a large chain bookstore, and a nine-screen movie theater.

• Conveniently located near the residence halls is Purdue West, a shopping area that offers a bookstore, supermarket, salons and tanning parlors, ATM machines and other banking services, numerous eateries, and more.

• Downtown Lafayette is just across the river from the Purdue campus and features a 19th-century limestone courthouse, historic rail depot, artist cooperatives and galleries, antique stores, an old-time ice cream parlor, and cuisine ranging from burgers to sushi.

• Other Lafayette offerings include museums, cinemas, community theaters, bowling alleys, and numerous venues for shopping and dining.

Visit the Lafayette-West Lafayette Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site.

Chicago and Indianapolis
Purdue is just 122 miles from Chicago and 65 miles from Indianapolis. You can explore what these cities have to offer via road trips.