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Visiting Purdue
Location
Purdue University 's central campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana,
across the Wabash River from Lafayette. The population of the twin cities,
not including Purdue students, exceeds 70,000. Lafayette-West Lafayette is
65 miles northwest of Indianapolis, the state capital, and 126 miles southeast
of Chicago. You can reach Purdue by U.S. highways 52 and 231, interstate 65,
or state roads 25, 26, 38, and 43. Further details about the Lafayette - West
Lafayette area can be found at www.lafayette-in.com.
Construction
Several major road construction projects to help improve traffic flow are underway in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area. Please visit Purdue's road construction site at www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/travelalert.php.
Transportation
Major bus lines and Amtrak trains make scheduled stops in Lafayette. Car rentals
can be made at the Purdue Airport and other locations in the Lafayette area.
Schedules and maps for the Lafayette-West Lafayette CityBus system are available
at both Visitor Information Center locations.
Maps
Welcome to Purdue campus maps and the Accessibility Guide for individuals with disabilities are available free of charge in Hovde Hall, the Memorial Union, the Purdue Airport, and both Visitor Information Center locations. A self-guided tour brochure, designed for visitors who have an hour or so to see points of interest within a short distance of the Memorial Union, is also available.
Publications
A variety of Purdue publications are available in display racks in Hovde Hall, the Memorial Union, the Purdue Airport, both Visitor Center locations, or from Purdue Marketing Communications, South Campus Courts-D.
Visitor Information Center
(765) 494-INFO (4636)
504 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907
www.purdue.edu/vic
visitorinformation@purdue.edu
The staff of the main Visitor Information Center, located at 504 Northwestern Avenue, welcomes visitors to campus and provides information about Purdue, the community, and the state. With prior arrangements, guided historical tours of the main campus are given to alumni, graduate students, and the general public, Monday through Saturday. All undergraduate tours are handled through the Office of Admissions. A reservation must be made in advance by calling Admissions at (765) 494-1776. The center is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the summer, the center is closed.
The Visitor Information Center @ PMU is located in the east main lounge adjacent to the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, across from the Grant Street Parking Garage. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where to Stay
For information on available lodging in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area, please visit www.lafayette-in.com/lodging.html
Motels can fill quickly for special events at Purdue and the surrounding area. If you plan to stay overnight, make reservations early. The area code is 765.
Union Club Hotel
(800) 320-6291
Purdue Memorial Union
(765) 494-8900
www.hotel.purdue.edu
The Union Club Hotel is a full-service hotel located on campus in the Purdue Memorial Union. Guests appreciate the proximity to campus buildings and activities as much as they like the exceptionally friendly service and collegiate atmosphere. The hotel, a unique blend of classic and modern elegance, offers the service and accommodations you'd expect of a world-class university such as Purdue.
Visitor Parking
(765) 494-9494
www.purdue.edu/parking
Visitors may park in the following areas unless the areas are posted otherwise: 1) The Grant Street Visitor Parking Garage for an hourly fee; 2) staff and visitor parking meters (meter fees must be paid and time limits observed); 3) at the residence halls, after purchasing a visitor permit from the office; and 4) most locations on campus after 5 p.m. weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. Please observe special postings before you park. Those needing special parking arrangements can make them with Parking Facilities. The office is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For further details, consult the Traffic and Parking Regulations brochure available from Parking Facilities, or visit the parking Web site.
Where to Eat
When you're visiting Purdue, you will find a wide selection of restaurants. On campus, the Memorial Union, residence hall dining courts, and Stone Hall offer excellent dining options. If your son or daughter lives in a residence hall, he or she can use meal contract dining dollars, a BoilerExpress debit account, or cash to purchase residence hall meal tickets for guests.
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