- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near West Lafayette, Indiana, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Billiards/Pool Halls, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Purdue University to Happy Hollow Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Lafayette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lafayette, Monticello and Crawfordsville.
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Founded in 1869 at the initiative of a local business man, Purdue University now host on its campus the Purdue Mall, the Memorial Mall, a stadium and many other amenities.
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The 81-acre Happy Hollow Park contains trails, footpaths, and playgrounds for ages two through 12. The park also has a volleyball court and a tube run that is open each winter.
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The 20-acre Tapawingo Park offers playground equipment for children ages two through 12. The park also includes the partially paved Wabash Heritage Trail, Brown Street Overlook, and a skating center.
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The five acre George E Lommel Park offers two playgrounds for children ranging in ages from two to 12. Amenities at the park include swingsets, picnic shelters, a softball field and soccer area, and grills.
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3129 S River Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Operated by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, the Fort Ouiatenon Historical Park is a historical site created on the site of an early French trading post. Visitors enjoy seeing and remembering local history when visiting the Fort.
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As a neighborhood park, University Farms Park offers children a jungle gym with slides and climbing bars, with a separate playground for toddlers. The park also has a large grass field for recreational activities.
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Located on a half-acre plot of land, Lincoln Park is a small public park located within a quiet residential area. Amenities at the park include a playground, covered picnic area, and barbecue grills.
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Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1954, the Samara House is currently the home of its original owner and his family. It covers a total of 2,200 square feet.
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The Lilly Nature Center is a 195 acre nature area populated by wetlands, adjacent woods, and fields. The center features several walking trails and offers Family Environmental Fun Packs' filled with educational resources and related activities.
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At the site of a historic French trading post, Fort Ouiatenon is a recreational park that hosts a yearly event called Feast of the Hunter's Moons. During this event, visitors can see volunteers parading as French soldiers and pioneers.