

Located conveniently between Chicago and Indianapolis, the Lafayette–West Lafayette community is a hallmark of diversity with its Midwestern charm and metropolitan flair. It is a friendly, inviting community with the unique ability to continue growing without losing sight of its heritage. You’ll find great restaurants and accommodations that offer full service hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.
Our community is a historian’s dream with it’s beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture throughout the neighborhoods and our historic downtown. Lafayette and West Lafayette have been recognized with several state and national awards including the “Great American Main Street”, the “All American City”, America in Bloom and many more.
The community is proud that Purdue University, a Big Ten campus, is considered home of the astronauts and is helping to lead the nation into the future. The Purdue Research Park was recently named one of the top university research parks in the country.
Frommers’ Cities Ranked & Rated, Lafayette-West Lafayette No. 25 out of 400 metropolitan areas for economy and jobs, cost of living, climate, education, health and healthcare, crime, transportation, leisure, arts and culture and overall quality of life in 2008.