Day Trips from Purdue
Whether you’ve got a day off of classes or are looking to kill some time over a holiday weekend, there are a wide variety of attractions within a day’s drive from Purdue. The majority of the trips listed below (in ascending distance) are most accessible by car and are all within two hours of campus. Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette is the only option on this list without an associated transportation cost – either catch one of the CityBus routes with your student pass or enjoy the walk southeast from campus over the Wabash when the weather is nice. There are frequent events being held downtown, particularly in the summer and fall, such as night markets, festivals, and concerts. When the weather is colder or if you’re going on a weekday, staple attractions include escape rooms, axe throwing, and the performing arts center. If you have homework or studying you need to get done in addition to the day out, Lafayette is home to a variety of coffee shops as well as a cat cafe. Turkey Run State P...