Purdue University in the town of West Lafayette is the Purdue University system’s flagship campus and a college for public research.

Established in 1868, the university was named after John Purdue, who donated money and land to create a college of agriculture, technology, and science. Purdue is now part of the nation's Big Ten Conference and has eighteen intercollegiate teams. The university is also associated with thirteen Nobel Prizes and has alumni that include twenty-five American astronauts.

Along with touring the grounds, visitors and locals alike can attend one of the many sporting events or arts performances on campus.

610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, Phone: 765-494-4600

See a performance at Purdue University Visit the Samara House Watch a game at the Ross-Ade Stadium Spend an evening at the Mackey Arena Have a burger at Triple XXX Family Restaurant Pick up a snack at the West Lafayette Farmers Market See a performance at the Elliott Hall of Music Have a meal at Nine Irish Brothers See a show at the Slayter Center of Performing Arts Enjoy a romantic date at McGraw's Steak Chop and Fish House Hike in Celery Bog Nature Area and Lilly Nature Center Relax at Brokerage Brewing

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