| GOLD | Chauncey Village District |
| BLUE | Wabash Riverfront District |
| GREEN | Arts & Market District |
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Frank Arganbright Genealogy and Research Center |
| 1001 South Street, 765-476-8411 www.tippecanoehistory.org Operated by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, The Frank Arganbright Genealogy Center houses Alameda McCollough Research Library, Richard B. Wetherill Archives and the TCHA Administrative Offices. Closed in January. Admission charged. |
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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette |
| 102 S. 10th Street, 765-742-1128 www.artlafayette.org A contemporary art museum featuring several galleries, studio art classes and a museum store that provides a wide variety of merchandise. The Permanent Collection of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette centers on 19th and 20th century American art with a special focus on art of Indiana. The Collection contains works by such artists as George Winter, Frank Girardin, T.C. Steele, Wayman Adams, Frederick Milton Grant, and Henry Ossawa Tanner. The galleries exhibit items from the permanent collection as well as state and national exhibitions. The Museum store features inspired wares from locally known artists. Donations accepted. |
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Big Four Depot Building |
| 200 N. 2nd Street at Riehle Plaza A historical train depot building located at Riehle Plaza. Built in 1902 in the Neo-Jacobean architectural style, it was moved from it's original location to the plaza to act as a transportation hub in the mid-1990s. The depot continues to be a hub of transportation housing an Amtrak train station, Greyhound bus service and is the main stop for CityBus, our local public bus service. |
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Brown Street Overlook |
| Brown Street at Tapawingo Park Located on the north end of Tapawingo Park, the overlook provides a scenic view of the Wabash River and the Lafayette skyline. Take some time to rest, relax and reflect on life while enjoying the ever changing Wabash River. |
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Civic Theatre and the Monon Depot |
| 313 N. 5th Street, 765-423-PLAY www.lafcivic.org For more than sixty years, Civic Theatre has been part of Lafayette’s social life. It has grown and thrived entirely through the efforts of those hundreds and hundreds of people who generously have given their time and talents. The Neoclassical Monon Depot, built in 1901 and used until 1959 by the railroad, still holds its style. Today, it features a gallery with rotating exhibits by regional artists. Its 200-seat auditorium is home to Civic Theatre performances and other community events. |
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Thomas Duncan Hall |
| 619 Ferry Street, 765-742-4788 www.duncanhall.org Thomas Duncan Hall is a gracious, spacious Georgian, Colonial-style building that is used as a meeting place for social, patriotic, charitable, educational and cultural events. Rooms are available for rent for meetings it's a wonderful wedding venue. This building provides a unique, relaxing, beautiful and historic setting in which we all may: Communicate on matters of importance; Create and share music, art, and theater; and Celebrate the important occasions that punctuate and add meaning to our lives. |
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Moses Fowler House |
| 909 South Street, 765-446-8411 www.tippecanoehistory.org An English Gothic style home built in 1851-1852 by Moses Fowler. Fowler was a cattle baron, merchant and banker and wanted a home to reflect his social status. The home was remodeled in 1916 by Moses’ grandson, Cecil Fowler. It was purchased from him in the early 1940s by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. The Fowler House is currently closed for renovation and restoration of the historic house museum. The facility is still available for rentals. |
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Imagination Station |
| 600 N. 4th Street, 765-420-7780 www.imagination-station.org An exciting hands-on museum designed for children of all ages to discover the fascinating worlds of space, science, engineering and technology. Interactive exhibits will stimulate your mind and let your imagination soar. Open Saturdays. Admission charged. |
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Lafayette Ballet Company |
| 628 Main Street, 765-742-4136 www.lafayetteballet.org The Lafayette Ballet School and the Lafayette Ballet Company sparkle with surprise and superior talent. Each January, the Company charms the community with its production of "The Nutcracker." |
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Lafayette Brewing Co. |
| 622 Main Street, 765-742-2451 www.lafayettebrewingco.com Opened in 1993, Lafayette Brewing Co. marked the return of the brewer's art to the city of Lafayette after a near forty year absence. Lafayette's history of breweries date back to the 1860s, the last in a line of proud local breweries, Lafayette Brewery, Inc. (known as Thieme & Wagner prior to Prohibition), closed its doors in 1953. Located in the heart of Lafayette's historic downtown district, Lafayette Brewing Co. offers ales produced with the finest malted barley, generous amounts of fresh hops, water and specially selected ale yeasts. The brewery has received numerous awards at the World Beer Championships and the Indiana State Fair and has been recognized as a "Best of the Great Lakes" brewery in author John Bice's Tap Into the Great Lakes. |
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Lafayette Farmers Market |
| 5th Street between Main & Columbia www.lafayettefarmersmarket.com The Lafayette Farmers Market has been around for over 165 years! On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from early May through late October, the air in downtown Lafayette is filled with the smell of fresh garden flowers, baked goods, vegetables, fruits, plus honey, jams and jellies. Regardless of the day or time, a visit to the Lafayette Farmers Market promises some of the finest and freshest produce, as well as an enjoyable opportunity to browse as you stroll through one of Indiana's oldest outdoor markets! |
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Lafayette Symphony |
| 111 N. 6th Street, 765-742-6463 www.lafayettesymphony.org The Lafayette Symphony’s eclectic season includes the July 4th Stars and Stripes Concert, with the boisterous William Tell Overture, and an annual Lollipop Concert that helps youngsters learn how music is made. For the more serious, its six classical concerts, often featuring internationally celebrated guest artists, feature such composers as Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Dvorak, among others. |
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Lafayette Theater |
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600 Main Street, 765-490-5883 www.lafayettetheater.com This unique and historic venue, an art deco restored theater, is a great place to catch a “Dinner and a Movie”, see live shows or enjoy an elegant reception. |
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Long Center for the Performing Arts |
| 111 N. 6th Street, 765-742-5664 www.longcentertheater.com Once a vaudeville house, then a high-class movie theater, and now fully restored as a performing arts center, the Long Center is an extraordinary spot. Built in 1920 and then given as a gift to the city by its former owners, the 1,200-seat center is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. It stands as a testament to a grand era in show and movie houses, complete with a plush mezzanine and intricate interior architectural details. Complete with a 1,400-pipe grand theatre organ. The Center is also home to the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and a venue for all kinds of community events. |
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Marquis Doll Museum |
| 215 N. 5th Street, 765-429-6365 Over 1000 dolls are on display in this unique doll museum. Everything from antique to modern Madame Alexander can be seen. Professional doll restoration is available for your own treasured pieces. Free admission. |
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Morton Community Center |
| 222 N. Chauncey Avenue, 765-775-5110 The first Morton School was built on the school lot in 1892. This two story brick and stone building was named after the Indiana Civil War Governor, Oliver P. Morton, and was the only continually used public elementary school in West Lafayette until the second quarter of the Twentieth Century. Today, the center offers recreational programs, classes and special events to residents of all ages. Activities include dance, pottery, euchre, bridge and art classes. The center is situated on 3.5 acres and includes meeting rooms, a playground and picnic tables. |
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Red Crown Mini-Museum |
| Corner of South & 6th Streets Step back in time to visit this unique Standard Oil Service Station. Built in 1928 by the Stand Oil Company of Indiana, it pumped mostly Red Crown gasoline and sold and repaired Atlas Tires. Glazed brick from Attica, Indiana was used for the inside, outside and on all four walls plus red Ohio Quarry tile was used for the roof. Because of the expense of the materials to build the station, just seven of this design remain in the world today! The station houses numerous displays of automobile and service station memorabilia. Everything can be seen from the windows of this “walk-by” museum although it is open for some special downtown events. |
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Riehle Plaza, John Myers Pedestrian Bridge and Tapawingo Park |
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200 S. 2nd Street—bridge spans the Wabash River from the Plaza to Tapawingo Park A symbolic link between the two cities, this site hosts musical performances, festivals and community celebrations throughout the year. Riehle Plaza is located on the Lafayette side of the Wabash River, The John Myers Pedestrian Bridge spans the river to Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette. Beautiful fountains, skyline panoramas and outdoor art can be enjoyed. |
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Riverside Skating Center |
| located at Tapawingo Park www.parks.city.west-lafayette.in.us This outdoor ice skating rink is a popular spot during the colder months. The facility offers open skating during the day and evening hours. There is also a food/drink vending area, lockers, public restrooms and skate rental is available. Open late November until the arrival of spring weather, usually early March. |
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Tippecanoe County Courthouse |
| 20 N. 3rd Street, 765-423-9217 www.tippecanoecountycourthouse.com The Courthouse is on the National Register of Historical and was built in the 1880s. This is our third courthouse and was designed by the citizens to be "of permanent and durable character." Residents wanted a building that would show the pride they had in their county and filled 45 pages with instructions on how their wishes should be carried out. It has now served the community well for over 100 years and, with the carefully researched and implemented $15 million renovation completed in the mid-1990s, it will continue to do so for years to come. |
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Tippecanoe County Public Library |
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627 South Street, 765-429-0100 www.tcpl.lib.in.us |
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Wabash Heritage Trail |
| www.tippecanoe.in.gov Access and parking at Tapawingo Park. Enjoy an amazing leisure trail running from Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground to Downtown. This trail offers endless opportunities for bird watching, wildlife observation, exercise and exploration. The Trail is mild to moderate as it winds past marshy areas, buckeye, cottonwood and sycamore trees, wildflowers, and Heron Island Wildlife Preserve. |
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Wabash Landing Movie Theater |
| 765-449-7469, www.gqti.com This Goodrich Quality Theater, offers a state-of-the-art, nine-screen cinema. Convenient parking garage adjacent from the Landing, concessions and an arcade. |
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Wabash River |
Our community celebrates the Wabash River, making it a focal point for many festivals throughout the year. When visiting Downtown, take a stroll across the Wabash on the Myers Pedestrian Bridge or hike alongside the river on the Wabash Heritage Trail. |
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Wabash Trolley Line
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The free trolley is a great way to introduce yourself to using public transportation. Destinations include hotels, restaurants, shops, cultural, arts and entertainment venues throughout downtown. |
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Wells Community Cultural Center |
| 638 North Street, 765-423-2787 www.tippecanoearts.org The building originally opened in 1927 as the Albert A. Wells Memorial Library. However, when the library outgrew the space and opened a new facility in 1989, it became the Wells Community Cultural Center. It is now home to the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) which acts as an agency to promote many of the area’s cultural organizations and also sponsors the annual Taste of Tippecanoe. The building also houses three galleries in which local artists’ works are displayed throughout the year. Contact TAF for the current exhibition schedule. |
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West Lafayette Public Library |
| 208 W. Columbia, 765-743-2261 www.wlaf.lib.in.us The West Lafayette Public Llibrary offers over 100,000 books for all ages -- from novels to non-fiction, board books to large print. The library also has a large collection of music CDs as well as an extensive sheet music collection, console games for the Wii and PS2 systems, computer software for MAC and PC and thousands of videos in VHS and DVD formats, including award-winners, foreign films and a large children's collection. Library services include a children's room, teen services, community outreach program, public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless access and printing and computer classes. |