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Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette Guide Spring 2026

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LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE

THREE GREAT DISTRICTS

Full of life, energy and enthusiasm, Chauncey Village emphasizes Purdue tradition. This cultural melting pot caters to visitors, students and alumni alike. Enjoy a vibrant nightlife and a diverse collection of restaurants and shops. Situated between the Purdue campus and the Wabash Riverfront district.

Hosts some of the area’s largest events. Home to the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, Riehle Plaza, Tapawingo Park and a section of the Wabash Heritage Trail. Offers dining, shopping, an urban trail, movie theater and river views. This district covers the area between River Road in West Lafayette and 4th Street in Lafayette.

A mixture of eclectic shops, restaurants, breweries, a wine bar, art galleries, museums, theaters and live music venues. It’s also home to the Lafayette Farmer’s Market (see festivals and events). Situated east of the courthouse, from 4th Street to 12th Street, and South Street to North Street in Lafayette.

PLAY!

ALL FIRED UP!

310 E. State St., WL, 765-743-7800

Paint your own pottery art studio. Offers customizable private events and workshops.

CIVIC THEATRE OF GREATER LAFAYETTE

313 N. 5th St., L, 765-423-7529

Presents a variety of theatrical productions.

FRANK C. ARGANBRIGHT

GENEALOGY CENTER

1001 South St., L, 765-476-8411

Destination for researchers tracing their Tippecanoe County family heritage.

LAFAYETTE THEATER

600 Main St., L, 765-742-5664

An Art Deco restored theater hosting comedy shows, concerts and more.

ALL WINED DOWN!

308 E. State St., WL, 765-743-7800

A sister studio to All Fired Up! Art boutique, paint your own canvas or pottery.

THE DEGAS COLLECTION AT PURDUE

101 N. Grant St., WL

Display of 74 bronze sculptures by the French impressionist Edgar Degas.

GAME ON ARCADE & BAR

209 N. 5th St., L

Lafayette’s destination for family fun and entertainment.

LAZY CAT LOUNGE

846 Main St., L, 812-340-2312

Relax and enjoy a refreshment while meeting adorable and adoptable cats.

ART MUSEUM OF GREATER LAFAYETTE

102 S. 10th St., L, 765-742-1128

Contemporary art museum featuring galleries and studio art classes.

DUNCAN HALL

619 Ferry St., L, 765-742-4788

A cultural, educational and celebratory event venue.

IMAGINATION STATION

600 N. 4th St., L, 765-420-7780

Space, science, engineering and technology children’s museum.

LONG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

111 N. 6th St., L, 765-742-5664

Home to Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, comedy shows, concerts and more.

THE ARTS FEDERATION AND WELLS COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER

638 North St., L, 765-423-2787

Cultural center & art gallery, home of The Arts Federation.

FLORA CANDLE COMPANY

609 Main St., L, 765-767-4819

Candle-making experiences designed to be welcoming, creative, and easy for everyone to enjoy.

LAFAYETTE FARMERS MARKET

100 N. 5th St., L

Open-air market. Saturday mornings, May-October.

MAIN STREET AMUSEMENTS

642 Main St., L

Video arcade offering family-friendly games, including pinball.

MARQUIS DOLL MUSEUM

214 N. 5th St., L, 765-429-6365

1000+ dolls on display, dating back to Pre-Civil War.

RUGGED XSCAPE

324 South St., Suite 100, L 574-847-4545

Timed adventure game using elements of a room to solve a series of puzzles and escape.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY

PUBLIC LIBRARY —

JOS N. HOLMAN BRANCH

627 South St., L, 765-429-0100

Public library with community educational events.

THE WEATHER STATION

658 Main St., L, Ste 212

An artist-run project space with rotating art exhibits all year.

NET PAR

302 E. State St., WL, 888-638-7271

Indoor golf simulator experience with library of the world’s best courses.

THE SPINNING AXE

351 South St., L, 765-637-7775

Indoor entertainment center featuring ax throwing, a bar and concession-style food.

UNION RACK AND ROLL

101 N. Grant St., WL, 765–494-8990

In the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union, bowling lanes and billiards tables.

WEST LAFAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY

208 W. Columbia St., WL 765-743-2261

Public library with community educational events.

RIVERSIDE SKATING CENTER

100 Tapawingo Dr., WL 765-743-7465

Outdoor ice skating rink located at Tapawingo Park. Seasonal.

THIEME & WAGNER BREWING COMPANY

652 Main St., L, 765-607-4804

Brewing above standard beer as their ancestors did over 150 years ago.

THE VAULT BAR & BILLIARDS

205 N. 2nd St., L, 765-269-9329

Pool tables, dart boards, ping-pong tables, bar food and cocktails.

ROSE+WICK CUSTOM CANDLE

707 Main St., L, 765-428-1166

Create your own custom candle by mixing 80 unique scents.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

301 Main St., L

Built in the 1880s, this National Register of Historical Places location is a must see!

WABASH LANDING 9 MOVIE THEATER

300 E. State St., WL, 765-743-6206

Goodrich Quality Theater featuring nine screens.

PARKS, TRAILS AND PUBLIC SPACES

JOHN T. MYERS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, RIEHLE PLAZA AND RIVERSIDE PROMENADE

Pedestrian bridge spanning the Wabash River from Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette to Riehle Plaza in Lafayette. Riverside Promenade is located just north of Riehle Plaza, overlooking the Wabash River.

Community gathering space for festivals, events and more.

Take a stroll across the pedestrian bridge to enjoy skyline views of both cities and the Wabash River, as well as public art along the way.

TAPAWINGO PARK

100 Tapawingo Dr. N., WL

20 acre riverside park featuring a 1.25 mile stretch of the Wabash Heritage Trail, multi-age accessible playground, public art, Riverside Skating Center, Brown Street Overlook and access to the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge.

access from Tapawingo Park

Unique wildlife observation and unparalleled views of the Wabash River can be found along this scenic 18+ mile trailway.

WABASH HERITAGE TRAIL

Welcome to the Tippecanoe Arts and Cultural District, a designated Indiana State Cultural District.

Tippecanoe County is home to over 125+ pieces of public art, with over 50 of them located downtown. Take time to enjoy these colorful murals, fountains and statues during your visit.

A self-guided tour can be found online at homeofpurdue.com

HAMPTON INN 160 Tapawingo Dr., WL 765-269-8000, hamptoninn.com

HILTON GARDEN INN 356 E. State St., WL 765-743-2100, westlafayette.hgi.com

HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTRE 515 South St., L 765-423-1000, ihg.com

UNION CLUB HOTEL 201 N. Grant St., WL, 765-494-8922 purdueunionclubhotel.com

ARTS & MARKET

648 BOURBON & CIGAR LOUNGE

648 Main St., 765-746-6271

BISTRO 501

501 Main St., 765-423-4501

BURT’S PLACE

623 Main St., 765-607-4561

BUTTERY SHELF EATERY

927 Main St., 765-429-8250

CELLAR WINE BISTRO

1001 Main St., 765-746-6754

CITY CENTRE BAR & GRILL

515 South St., 765-423-1000 inside Holiday Inn City Centre

DIGBY’S PUB & PATIO

133 N. 4th St., 765-269-7179

DT KIRBY’S STREET FOOD

644 Main St., 765-429-6666

EAST END GRILL

1016 Main St., 765-607-4600

EVERY’S ICE CREAM

840 Main St., 765-607-1633

GENERATION NA

504 Main St., 765-233-2366

HAMMER DONUTS

611 Main St., 765-767-4717

KITAMI YAKINIKU & SUSHI

731 Main St., 765-269-7060

KNICKERBOCKER SALOON

113 N. 5th St., 765-423-2234

KNOW EATERY

800 Main St., 765-269-6998

KÜRTŐSKALÁCS

500 Main St., 765-771-7104

THE LOBBY BY GREYHOUSE

526 Main St., 765-767-4590

MCCORD CANDIES

536 Main St., 765-742-4441

RÉVEILLE COFFEE BAR

1001 Main St., 765-746-6754

REVOLUTION BARBEQUE 721 Main St., 765-767-4227

RIPPLE & COMPANY 1007 Main St., 765-450-1060

SCONES & DOILIES 632 Main St., 765-409-0602

SUNRISE DINER 501 Columbia St., 765-742-4204

SWEET REVOLUTION BAKE SHOP 109 N. 5th St., 765-743-7437

THIEME & WAGNER BREWERY

652 Main St., 765-607-4804

THE VEGAN CHEESE LADY CAFE 605 Main St., 765-806-8277

WONDERLUST COFFEE ROASTERS 835 Main St., 765-775-3377

YATAGARASU 533 Main St., 765-607-2979

SHOP

ARONDITE VINTAGE

619 Columbia St.

ARTISTS’ OWN 518 Main St., 765-429-4478

BEYOND GALLERY & GIFT SHOP 414 Main St., 765-838-1257

BLACK WAX RECORDS/ RAINBOW CHILDREN TIE-DYE 666 1/3 Main St., 765-418-4441

BLOOMS & PETALS

848 Main St., 765-742-0125

BROKEN GLASS THRIFTS 516 Main St.

CASTLE-BROOKS

SPIRITUAL SUPPLY 713 Main St., 765-420-8082

CELLAR WINE BISTRO 1001 Main St., 765-746-6754

CLAYTON JEWELERS 662 Main St., 765-838-0304

CROSSROADS CIGARS 604 Columbia St., 765-269-7102

ENCHANTED EARTH COMPANY 664 Main St., 765-234-3957

ESSENTIALLY AQUA/ MARKET ON MAIN 525 Main St., 765-421-3370

FLORA CANDLE COMPANY 609 Main St., 765-767-4819

FRIENDLY MARKET

400 Main St., 765-838-0620

GENERATION NA 504 Main St., 765-233-2366

HALSEMA CUSTOM CRAFTS 660 Main St., 765-427-5079

INFINITY TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

828 Main St., 765-607-1224

KL ART GALLERY

211 N. 4th St., 765-427-2547

MAIN STREET BOOKS

426 Main St., 765-767-4607

MARATHON QUICK PANTRY

900 Ferry St., 765-838-1388

MCCORD CANDIES

536 Main St., 765-742-4441

NIRVANA BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE

900 Ferry St.

NORTHSIDE MUSIC

1008 South St., 765-423-2323

OLLIE CLOSET

210 N. 6th St., 765-775-3413

A PINCH OF PEPPER TEA AND SPICERY

101 N. 6th St.

Artsy, colorful and entertaining!

PLASTIC TO THE PEOPLE DISC GOLF 919 Main St., 765-479-3113

RAGS TO RICHES 918 Main St., 317-625-8454

RALPH PRIVOZNIK JEWELRY ART 1010 1/2 #2 Main St., 765-742-4904

RETAIL THERAPY 1005 Main St., 765-771-7076

ROTH FLORISTS 436 Main St., 765-423-5302 SCOUT 826 Main St., 765-409-1777

TULIPS/RUSH BY TWO TULIPS 834 Main St., 765-420-8990 URBAN HUNTRESS 529 Main St., 765-806-1221

WABASH RIVERFRONT

DINE

ADDA

332 E. State St., WL, 765-838-8041

BLACK SPARROW

223 Main St., L, 765-429-0405

BLIND PIG

302 Ferry St., L, 765-464-6691

BOOMERANGS

352 E. State St., WL, 765-269-7453

BRU BURGER BAR

101 Main St., L, 765-479-7400

CAPO WINE BAR

210 Main St., L, 765-250-8882

CHICK MASTER CHI POT

124 S. River Rd., WL, 765-771-7962

COLD STONE CREAMERY

338 E. State St., WL, 765-838-2210

DAGU RICE NOODLE

213 E. State St., WL, 765-743-3838

DAKSHIN

138 S. River Rd., WL, 765-743-2222

DOS AMIGOS

360 Brown St., WL, 765-479-7167

ELEVENTH HOUSE

116 N. 3rd St., L

FLAMING KUMA

342 E. State St., WL, 765-770-0167

GARDEN GRILLE & BAR

356 E. State St., WL, 765-743-2100 inside Hilton Garden Inn

GENKI RAMEN

350 E. State St., WL, 765-771-7026

HAPPY CHINA

219 E. State St., WL, 765-743-1666

JAKE’S

122 N. 3rd St., L, 765-743-5253

LA SCALA ITALIAN

RESTAURANT & CAFE

312 Main St., L, 765-420-8171

PLACES TO DINE & SHOP PLACES TO SHOP PLACES TO DINE

LATEA BUBBLE TEA LOUNGE

358 E. State St., WL, 765-586-9398

NEON CACTUS

360 Brown St., WL

NINE IRISH BROTHERS

119 Howard Ave., WL, 765-746-4782

NOM NOM TACOS AND TEQUILA 102 N. 3rd St., L, 765-767-4719

PANERA BREAD

328 E. State St., WL, 765-746-2400

PEPPERCORNS KITCHEN 360 E. State St., WL, 765-250-3416

211 N. 2nd St., L, 765-267-3826

SICHUAN HOUSE 2 S. 4th St., L, 765-742-6600

SILVER DIPPER ICE CREAM

201 E. State St., WL, 765-743-7511

STARBUCKS

240 E. State St., WL, 765-746-1674

TASTE

360 Brown St., WL, 765-838-0784

THE VAULT BAR & BILLIARDS 205 N. 2nd St., L, 765-269-9329

E. State St., WL, 765-838-8737

Brown St., WL, 765-743-7000 BETTER

765-464-6818

ANTIQUES

CHAUNCEY VILLAGE

8ELEVEN MODERN BISTRO

201 N. Grant St., 765-496-5126

AJ’S BURGERS-BEEF-BEER

302 Vine St., 765-743-1940

BAO DUMPLING

111 S. River Road, 765-250-3395

BIBIBOP ASIAN GRILL

111 S. Salisbury St., 765-440-3991

BOILER UP BAR

201 N. Grant St., 765-496-5126

BROTHERS BAR & GRILL

306 W. State St., 765-746-1090

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

200 W. State St., 765-743-4804

EINSTEIN’S BAGELS

201-203 Northwestern Ave. 765-743-8988

EVERBOWL

302 Vine St., 765-340-2900

FIESTA MEXICAN GRILL

102 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-838-0987

GARBANZO

316 W. State St., 765-767-4565

GREENLEAF VIETNAMESE CUISINE

111 S. River Rd., 765-743-2288

GREYHOUSE COFFEE & SUPPLY CO.

100 Northwestern Ave., 765-743-5316

HALA’S GRILL

111 S. River Rd., 765--743-4252

HARRY’S CHOCOLATE SHOP

329 W. State St., 765-743-1467

HOT BOX PIZZA

302 Vine St., 765-743-3400

JAVA HOUSE

302 Vine St., 765- 250-8995

JIMMY JOHN’S SUBS

311 W. State St., 765-743-8200

LEAPS COFFEE

201 N. Grant St., 765-496-5123

MAD MUSHROOM

320 W. State St., 765-743-5555

MAJE’ SUSHI

204 South St., 765-743-7777

MALATANG

100 S. Chauncey Ave., 765-479-7952

MANGO MANGO DESSERT

139 Northwestern Ave., 765-767-4667

MARU SUSHI

102 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-743-2646

MCDONALD’S

124 E. State St., 765-743-6069

MOCHALAND

102 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-201-0328

NAWABI HYDERABADHOUSE 117 Northwestern Ave., 765-767-4866

NOODLES & COMPANY

102 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-743-4444

NOODLES & I 111 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-743-1190

PANDA EXPRESS

138 Northwestern Ave., 765-743-0105

PIZZA UNCOMMON

103 W. State St., 765-838-1089

PO-CHA

150 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-607-1132

POKE HIBACHI

112 Andrew Pl., 765-838-2292

POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP 117 Northwestern Ave., 765-743-2993

PURDUE MEMORIAL UNION’S ATLAS FAMILY MARKETPLACE

101 N. Grant St., 765-494-8931

RAISING CANE’S

100 S. Chauncey Ave., 463-213-3068

ROLLING BOWL

132 Northwestern Ave., 312-221-1989

RED MANGO

102 N. Chauncey Ave., 765-743-3300

SAKANAYA

150 S. Chauncey Ave., 765-607-1205

STARBUCKS

101 N. Grant St., 765-496-0975

STRINGS RAMEN

103-105 N. Chauncey Ave. 765-838-8122

THE TAP 100 S. Chauncey Ave., 765-588-6694

TASTE OF INDIA AT PURDUE 111 S. River Rd., 765-250-5600

TOWN & GOWN BISTRO 119 N. River Rd., 765-250-3425

TRIPLE XXX FAMILY RESTAURANT 2 N. Salisbury St., 765-743-5373

TSAOCAA 318 W. State St., 765-250-5145

VIENNA ESPRESSO BAR & BAKERY 208 South St., 765-743-4446

WALK-ON’S SPORTS BISTREAUX 101 N. Grant St., 765-422-5933

WHERE ELSE? BAR 308 W. State St., 765-746-1122

DOWNTOWN FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Enjoy these year-round downtown annual festivals and events. Visit homeofpurdue.com for dates and times, as well as a complete listing of additional area festivals, events and upcoming happenings!

April

TAP FOR TAF theartsfederation.org

The Arts Federation's annual craft beer festival featuring Indiana brews with great views of downtown Lafayette.

July STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION homeofpurdue.com

Enjoy a Lafayette Citizens Band patriotic concert, followed by a robust display of fireworks at dusk.

May ROUND THE FOUNTAIN ART FAIR roundthefountain.org

Up to 100 artists from around the nation offer paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry and more.

July

WABASH RIVERFEST wabashriverfest.com

River education; guided riverside hikes, conservation exhibits and float trips. Activities include; nature photography workshops, 5K run & more.

June

TASTE OF TIPPECANOE tasteoftippecanoe.org

For over forty years, the TASTE has been downtown Lafayette's largest, annual street festival featuring the best food and live music from in and outside Tippecanoe County.

July

DOWNTOWN BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL downtownlafayette.net/jazzblues

Enjoy a summer evening with two stages of live music, dancing, food and beer.

June

SUMMER ON THE SQUARE discoverdowntownlafayettein.org

Summer festival around the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. A day of enjoying an array of artists, makers, boutiques, food trucks and more.

August OUTFEST pridelafayette.org

LGBTQ+ celebration of diversity with live bands and DJs, food, information booths, beer garden, a family area, dancing and drag entertainment.

August

BEERS ACROSS THE WABASH

downtownlafayette.net/beers

Taste an assortment of ales and lagers from over 30 Indiana breweries.

September

ART ON THE WABASH artonthewabash.com

Open-air art gallery featuring regional artists with live music, food trucks, beverages and children’s activities.

Recurring

GALLERY WALK

gallerywalklafayette.com

A series of evenings featuring performing and visual artists in several galleries and business venues.

September

ST. BONIFACE GERMANFEST stbonifacegermanfest.org

Authentic German food, beer and wine tents, live polka music and carnival rides.

September GLOBAL FEST facebook.com

Celebrates world cultures through music, dance, crafts, displays and international food.

September

STAR CITY NIGHTS discoverdowntownlafayettein.org

A night of music, creativity, and community under the stars in Downtown Lafayette.

December

CHRISTMAS PARADE greaterlafayettecommerce.com

Downtown Lafayette lights up with holiday magic. Parade travels west down Main Street, from 11th to 2nd Street.

Recurring MOSEY DOWN MAIN STREET facebook.com

A series of free street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community.

December A MERRY MAIN STREET MARKET discoverdowntownlafayettein.org

Market with local artisans, holiday makers, charming boutiques and seasonal treats.

Recurring FARMERS MARKET

lafayettefarmersmarket.com

May through October, Saturday mornings. Open-air market offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, crafts and entertainment.

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