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Address: S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47901
The first fortified white settlement in what would eventually become the state of Indiana was established by the French in 1717 to protect their ever-expanding fur-trading operations. Constructed on the banks of the Wabash River across from an Indian village, Fort Ouiatenon was home to a small population of French...
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Address: 1250 Canal Rd, Lafayette, IN 47904
Once located on Second Street, the historic Big Four Train Depot has long served as the city's main gateway to the world, a role it plays to this day by housing both the Amtrak and Greyhound stations. Now situated on Main Street, the depot (along with the scenic pedestrian bridge) is part of Riehle Plaza, the social...
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
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Address: 102 S 10th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Dedicated to bringing world-class art exhibits to Lafayette, this museum was born in the spring of 1909 and made its first major acquisition two years later with "The Cruise of Ellida" by F Luis Mora. Today, aside from a fascinating range of seasonal exhibits on loan from institutions around the world, the museum...
Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
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Address: 313 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47902
The old Monon Railroad Depot Building (circa 1901), which now serves as Lafayette's Civic Theatre, is a beautifully restored structure with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems that plays host to a wide array of performances each year. Five year-round productions, dubbed the "Main Stage," offer theatergoers the...
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Address: 909 South St, Tippecanoe County Historical Museum, Lafayette, IN 47901
This English Gothic structure was built by Moses Fowler, one of mid-19th century Lafayette's leading citizens. Marked by white oak and black walnut details, the home's interior also boasts ornamental ceilings and handcrafted accents created by Italian artisans Fowler commissioned from New York. Today, the home serves...
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Address: 600 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
A terrific place to spend time with the entire family, this hands-on museum provides kids of all ages with a multitude of opportunities to learn about dinosaurs, space travel, local history, and computers. In addition to fun, interactive exhibits and games, Imagination Station also offers a variety of kids' programs...
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Address: 226 N 6th St, Ste 300, Lafayette, IN 47901
Formed in the late '80s, LBC produces a bold repertoire of shows each year, ranging from "Nutcracker" and "Alice in Wonderland" to "Peter Pan" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Operated in conjunction with the Lafayette Ballet School, LBC provides training for those interested in the art and serves as an avenue for...
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Address: 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
This local concert group puts on a variety of musical performances each year, including a spectacular outdoor show on the Fourth of July and exhibitions that showcase the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and even John Williams. The company's primary venue is the state-of-the-art Long Center, whose 1200-seat Mars Theatre...
Long Center for the Performing Arts
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Address: 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Home venue of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Long Center dates from the Roaring '20s, when it operated as the Mars, a vaudeville theater. One of the theater's more impressive features is its ivory and gold grand organ, which contains 1400 pipes. Today, patrons can catch any number of shows here, from performances...
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Address: 3549 Prophetstown Trl, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Dedicated to preserving and interpreting customs of Native American peoples, particularly those of Indiana's Wabash Valley, Museum at Prophetstown is a 300-acre living museum where visitors can learn about the land and how area tribes thrived here for more than 10,000 years. In addition to serving as a museum,...
