Lafayette Attractions
Northwest of Indianapolis on the Wabash River is Lafayette, scene of a decisive battle in 1811 between government troops and Shawnee Indians led by the "Prophet", Tecumseh's brother. The event is commemorated on the Tippecanoe Battlefield and in the Tippecanoe County Historical Museum.
Lafayette was founded in 1825 and named for Marquis de Lafayette. Located on the Wabash River, the town became a shipping and trade center. The historic districts have many examples of 19th and 20th century architecture.
Lafayette was founded in 1825 and named for Marquis de Lafayette. Located on the Wabash River, the town became a shipping and trade center. The historic districts have many examples of 19th and 20th century architecture.
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is the hot spot for arts and culture. Featuring an impressive permanent collection, the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette also hosts traveling local, national, and international exhibits. The museum started in 1909 and has grown over the years to now hold over 800 works of art.
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
102 South 10th Street
Lafayette, IN 47905-1173
United States
102 South 10th Street
Lafayette, IN 47905-1173
United States
Phone 1 (765) 742-1128
Fax 1 (765) 742-1120
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Imagination Station
The Imagination Station is located in Lafayette. At this fun attraction visitors of all ages will find interactive and interesting exhibits. In fact the Imagination Station boasts that they provide enjoyable experiences for children from 2 to 80. Some of the most popular displays at the Imagination Station are the simulators and magnet racers.
Imagination Station
600 North Fourth Street, Box 461
Lafayette, IN 47902-0461
United States
600 North Fourth Street, Box 461
Lafayette, IN 47902-0461
United States
Phone 1 (765) 420-7780
Fax 1 (765) 420-8260
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 |
Tippecanoe County Historical Association Museum (Fowler House)
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association Museum is located in Fowler House in Lafayette. Fowler House is a mid 19th Century Gothic Revival style mansion. It was built by Moses Fowler, one of Lafayette's more wealthy residents of that time period. The Fowler House has recently undergone restoration work and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tippecanoe County Historical Association Museum
909 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47901-1425
United States
909 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47901-1425
United States
Phone 1 (765) 476-8411
Fax 1 (765) 476-8414
