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Neighborhood

Get to know West Lafayette

Not just a city: your playground, your campus, & your home away from home.

Enveloped by the scenic banks of the Wabash River, West Lafayette offers a delightful blend of city charm and outdoor allure. As the proud home of Purdue University, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the dynamic student atmosphere while exploring local gems, including cozy cafes, diverse eateries, and quirky shops. Our location puts you you smack-dab in the heart of it all – whether you’re strolling to class, biking along serene trails, or delving into the city’s rich history.

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    Red Seven Bar & Grill – $$

    5 minute drive to Lafayette (19 minute walk)
    Hours: 11am-9:30pm (Mon-Thurs), 11am-11pm (Fri-Sat)

    The Tap – $

    4 minute walk from campus
    Hours: 11am-12am

    The Bryant – $$

    9 minute drive
    Hours: 11am-10pm

    Ritual (Bar)

    5 minute drive to Lafayette
    Hours: 2pm-1am

    Bistro 501 – $$$

    6 minute drive to downtown Lafayette
    Sun: 10:30am-2pm, Wed-Sat: 5pm-9pm

    East End Grill – $

    7 minute drive to Lafayette
    Hours: 11am-11pm on weekends

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    Farmers Market downtown Lafayette

    Free admission: Sat 6am-12pm

    The Spinning Axe downtown Lafayette

    $22 adult, $19 children, email for parties
    5 minute drive
    Hours: Closes at midnights on weekends; hours vary

    Wolf Park

    $5 per person
    19 minute drive
    Hours: 9:30am-2:30pm

    Purdue Farmers Market

    Thursday mornings at the Memorial Mall

    Horiculture Park*

    6 minute drive
    Hours: 8am-5pm

    Happy Hollow Trails*

    Free
    10 minute drive
    Hours: 8am-8:40pm

    Celery Bog Nature Center*

    Free
    7 minute drive
    Hours: Closes 8:30pm

    *Favorite local trails
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    Triple XXX Family Restaurant – $$ (good for brunch)

    5 minute walk
    Hours: 7am-10pm

    Dog n Suds – $

    11 minute drive
    Hours: 11am-9pm

    Silver Dipper Ice Cream – $

    10 minute walk
    Hours: 1pm-11pm

    Fiesta Mexican Grill – $

    2 minute walk
    Hours: 11am-9pm

    Cafe Literato – $

    7 minute drive
    Hours: 8am-8pm

    Brothers Bar & Grill – $

    1 minute walk
    Hours: 5pm 3am

    Harrys – $

    2 minute walk
    Hours: 11am-3am

    Neon Cactus

    $5 charge (cash only)
    4 minute drive, 14 minute walk
    Hours: 11am-3am

    Twisted Hammer

    1 minute walk
    Hours: 8pm-3am

    Blind Pig

    5 minute drive to Lafayette
    Hours: 11am-3am

    Knickerbocker – Indiana’s Oldest Bar

    5 minute drive to downtown
    Karaoke night on Monday nights

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    The Bryant – $$

    9 minute drive
    Hours: 11am-10pm

    Red Seven

    5 minute drive to Lafayette (19 minute walk)
    Mon-Thurs: 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

    Bistro 501 – $$$

    6 minute drive
    Sun: 10:30am-2pm, Wed-Sat: 5pm-9pm

    8Eleven Modern Bistro – $$$

    5 minute walk (Union Hotel)
    Hours vary

    Another Broken Egg Cafe

    3 minute drive
    Hours: 7am-2pm

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    Everbowl

    3 minute walk
    Hours: 9am-8pm

    Hala’s Grill

    4 minute walk
    Hours: 11am-8:30pm

    Escape Velocity Brewing

    11 minute drive
    Various hours throughout the week

    CoreLife Eatery

    11 minute drive
    Hours: 11am-8pm

    Legacy Pub – $$

    17 minute drive
    Hours: 11am-10pm

    HuHot Mongolian – $$

    12 minute drive
    Hours: 11am-8pm

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    AJs Burgers and Beef

    3 minute walk
    Hours: 11am-1am

    QuacBox (food truck)

    6 minute drive (near the dorms)
    Open late (midnight or 1am)

    La Hacienda El Sol – $$

    10 minute walk
    Hours vary – Thu-Sat: 11am-2am

    HotBox Pizza

    Multiple locations and one on campus
    3 minute drive
    Hours: 11am-10pm (later on weekends)

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In the center of it all

VERVE West Lafayette’s desirable location puts you close to all the fun, excitement, and charm of downtown, as well as popular outdoor recreation activities. Not to mention, you’re just a quick walk to Purdue University! Outside of class, there’s plenty of opportunities to unwind, whether nestled in Tapawingo Park, catching a game at Loeb Stadium, perusing the West Lafayette farmer’s market, or taking in one of many local museums.

Let’s do it

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience life with VERVE!
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