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Make a Splash! 7 Water Parks & Pools in Lafayette-West Lafayette

By Sara Erickson on Jun. 18, 2018

Beat the heat this summer and make a splash! Here are seven water parks, pools and splash pads where you can dive in and keep cool this summer in Lafayette-West Lafayette. Tropicanoe Cove Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to 2 outdoor aquatic centers (website: scroll to swimming section), Tropicanoe…

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7 Spots For Great Outdoor Dining in Lafayette-West Lafayette

By Sara Erickson on Apr. 25, 2017

Digby's Pub & Patio It's that time of year again, patio time! Spring is here and patios are coming alive with laughter and fun times. Check out Lafayette-West Lafayette's unique outdoor dining locations. Digby's: Enjoy the amazing view of our beautiful courthouse while feasting on Velveeta loaded…

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This Beautiful Oasis Awaits You in West Lafayette

By Sara Erickson on Mar. 30, 2017

Warm weather is here, and I can honestly say that I'm not looking back! As a student, you learn to appreciate even a slight increase of temperature as you walk from class-to-class nearly every day. Winter gave me a bad case of cabin fever, but the change of seasons has left me with spring fever…

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Fly High at These Lafayette Trampoline Parks

By Sara Erickson on Dec. 29, 2016

Get Air Lafayette It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it's kids jumping on trampolines! The biggest craze in sports right now, indoor trampoline parks. In the Lafayette-West Lafayette area we have not one, but two locations that are both wonderful to jump your heart out. A trampoline park is an indoor…

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8 Spots for Winter Family Fun in Lafayette-West Lafayette

By Sara Erickson on Dec. 22, 2016

It's winter time!! Looking for activities to make holiday break and this whole winter leave lasting memories? Put away your remote control and head out to enjoy all the local Lafayette-West Lafayette fun! Here are a few ideas for winter family fun! Painting with a Twist Feel artsy? Check out All…

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Four Places for Decadent Holiday Treats in Lafayette-West Lafayette

By Sara Erickson on Nov. 17, 2016

Kathy's Kandies chocolate turkey suckers It's the holidays and Lafayette-West Lafayette is celebrating sweets and treats! We are home to not one, but four candy stores offering decadent holiday treats. These stores offer all of the favorites including chocolate caramels, truffles, butter cream…

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60 Years of Delicious at Bruno's Famous Pizza

By Sara Erickson on Nov. 01, 2016

Do you ever have a meal where after you think, “Thank goodness for great food!”? Every time we make a visit to Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room in West Lafayette, Indiana, we have this feeling of jubilation! Since 1955, Bruno’s has been serving hand-tossed pizza, famous Bruno dough…

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Enjoy Tasty Brews & Wines at the Home Of Purdue

By Sara Erickson on Sep. 05, 2016

205 Wildcat Winery Specialty Hand Crafted Indiana Brews & Wines; Good Local Owners; One Great Brewing & Winery Destination! Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to 2 local breweries, Lafayette Brewing Company and People’s Brewing Company and one winery, Wildcat Creek Winery. Come and spend the day…

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