Knickerbocker Saloon

Established in 1835 as the "Cherry Wood Bar" of the Lahr Luxury hotel, and issued Indiana's very first Liquor License. This is the fact Indiana's OLDEST bar!!

Over the last 172 years, Knickerbocker has had many restorations, including the replacement of the orignal bar in 1891 to what you see now. The current bar was hand crafted by Dutch immigrant craftsmen, entirely of solid cherry and black walnut; a truly magnificent masterpiece. The entertainment room behind the bar was added in the early 1980s, allowing the Knickerbocker to host nationally touring Jazz and Blues acts including Kenny Neil, Tommy Castro, and Coco Montoya to name a few. Adding Rock'n'Roll to the music line-up, the Knickerbocker has a renewed freshness without sacrificing the quality, class and style that has made the Knickerbocker the discerning customer's choice for conversation and libation!

In addition, The Knickerbocker boasts a guest list including President Grant, Mark Twain, Al Capone, and even Neil Armstrong.

Mourtain Jack's in Lafayette, Indiana

Mountain Jack's has been the restaurant of choice in Lafayette, Indiana for more than 30 years. They're located on SR-26, right off of I-65. They specialize in hand cut steaks - "The BEST Prime Rib in Town" - and variety of seafood, chicken, and pork dishes. Along with 3 beautiful stone firepaces, they feature a full service bar with a very extensive wine collection and two private banquet rooms which hold up to 80 guests. Chef Theodore Stoup and his team make all of the time tested unique recipes in house from the best ingredients only - range from the famous salad wheel that comes to your table to the dessert tray presentation. Lafayette premiers steak house committed to the tradition of big city steakhouse without the big city prices!

 When my parents come to town my dad's favorite place to eat is Mountain Jacks. As a former Illinois farm kid, this is the only steak that he has found in Lafayette to meet his standards. Mom on the hand likes the Salmon, but more importantly likes the salad. Made fresh table side from a smorgasbord of ingredients the salad adds just the extra perfect personal touch to make the meal special. But DON'T forget the dessert and that final cup of coffee to top off the meal. Stop by the front desk to receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert as a thank you from us to you.

 Mountain jack's has been an icon in the Lafayette Community since 1977 -
 "Most Romantic" - Journal and Courier Reader's Choice
 "Best Wine List" - Indianapolis Monthly
 "Best Prime Rib" - Indianapolis Monthly
Also voted, "Best Fine Dining in Lafayette" 2010, 2011 - Journal and Courier Reader's Choice

Red Seven

The Red Seven Bar & Grill is conveniently located on the corner of 2nd Street and Main Street in downtown Lafayette. The decor is very classic yet modern. The Graduation is coming! Families who are looking for a vescar dining place, this is one of the better choices in town. It's walking distance from Campus. During the Spring or Summer time, for guests who prefer to sit outside, the restaurant also provides an extensive patio seating. The menu is great and diverse, offering a wide range of food from pastas, steaks, chops, pizzas, seafood and Asian-styled entrees. Their signature dish is the Lobster Ravioli - with a starter of lettuce beef cup!

The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Whether you are seeking to have a great meal or a nice drink with friends or colleagues, the Red Seven is GREAT place to go. 

Red Seven Bar And Grill

It’s a hot summer in Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana! If you’re looking for a fancy place to sit down and have a drink or a meal after touring the Historical Downtown of Lafayette, Red Seven Bar & Grill is located just right off the bridge before you go over to the West side.

At this trendy little restaurant at the corner of 2nd and Main Street, Red Seven offers various types of food. Regardless, if you’re hungry for American, Italian, or Asian, Red Seven has burger, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and just about anything from the ocean. Or better yet, try one of their signatures – Lobster Ravioli – if you can’t decide on whether to order seafood or Italian.




With the semi-hip vibe New York style interior decor, it’s also a great place to plan an event or a celebration! Red Seven has one of the best wine
and beer collection. Summer Graduation is right around the corner, Red Seven is a great choice for family dine-in!

Weddings

With summer right around the corner, do you know what that means?! Does a long white dress, lacey veil and perfect golden circles ring a bell?  Summer is the most common season for weddings and  when most florists and bridal shops are the busiest.  If you have any good suggestions for businesses that provide services that are wedding related whether you offer catering, floral arrangements, or have a special venue please let us know. On the other hand, if you are an owner of such business you can follow or friend us on either our Twitter or Facebook.  In addition to our facebook and twitter accounts.  We starting a Pinterest account solely to feature local Lafayette wedding related businesses.  In our Pinterest, we want to be posting up pictures from our local vendors products as well as those of past experiences that the public would like to share with us.  We are looking forward to share you pictures as well as your services!

Father's Day Weekend

Have you gotten your dad his present for this weekend?  If you have absolutely no clue what I am referring to, it's Father's Day!  If you are forgetful like I am, no worries, there are some fun local activities that you could take Dad or the family to.  For starters, the Taste Of Tippecanoe is this Saturday June 16, 2012!  At the Taste, you will be able to enjoy good music and nice weather.  Also, there will be samples of food from many local restaurants.  All ages are welcome to this event!

In addition to this special weekend, the Historic Centennial Hollyshock Festival will be held at the corner of 6th and Brown Street form 11 am to 2 pm.  This event will have complimenatary food and beverages.  There will also be activities for kids to do as well as walking tours.  Therefore, if you are in town and have no plans then stop by both places and enjoy! 

Most importantly, to all the fathers out there hope all of you have a great weekend!

Weekend Activities

Lately we have had some gorgeous weather that is perfect for outdoor activities!  Why not get out and enjoy it before the seasons change and it's winter once again.  A great way to enjoy the outdoor and weather is to take a hike or a jog at one of our many local parks that provide beautiful scenery. Whether you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere like that of the Clegg Botananical Gardens which over looks Wildcat Creek and is home to all sorts of flowers, grasses and plants. If you need something a little more upbeat or family oriented, your best options are either Happy Hallow Park or Armstrong Park.  Both parks provide playgrounds and trails that are perfect for those who like to multi task, take a nice jog or walk and take the kids to have some play time.  If you are one of our future guests, keep in mind Munger Park, which is perfect for a morning jog, is only two miles away from our property.  Keep in mind most parks close at dusk, so take advantage of these long summer days and enjoy the lovely outdoors.

Well it's the first day of June and June always reminds me of new beginnings like weddings.   So, we thought we would focus today on weddings.  Congratulations to those who have a wedding this month, celebrated an engagement, and especially those who have anniversaries. 

We would like to hear about who in the area provided great wedding related services.  Do you know of a great photographer you would recommend, or maybe the wedding planner was the best ever,  who made that memorable wedding cake.  We invite you join us on your favorite social media site and share your pictures and recommendations.http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/courtyard.lafayette

https://twitter.com/#!/Courtyardlafcy

If you have or know a local business that focuses on weddings, please refer them to Sandra Ibarra, guestservice@courtyardlafayette.com our Social Media specialist for new ways to promote their business.

Memorial Day Weekend brings with it memories of cookouts, family events and of course the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in our armed services.  We, here at Courtyard by Marriott look at you as part of our family, and hope that you have an enjoyable holiday weekend. Here are a few great events to share with your family and friends.

With a weather forecast in the high 90’s it looks to be another great http://www.indy500.com/ .  We already have race fans arriving and expect this legendary raceway to bring us yet another great event.

In the Lafayette area, be sure and check out our premier Art Fair www.roundthefountain.org on Saturday the 26^th. 

Don’t forget the reason for the season.  Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette honors all who have served in the armed services and their families, this Memorial Day and invite you to come out to the Lafayette Memorial Day Parade starting at noon on Monday.  The parade runs from 16^th and Alabama to Columbian Park.

  Are you looking to have a relaxing weekend away and play your favorite leisure sport? Then come “Stay and Play” golf at the Courtyard! The Courtyard by Marriott offers Stay and Play packages at six beautiful courses in Lafayette. Every one of these packages includes breakfast for two in our Bistro, deluxe room accommodations for two, a nice welcome gift and two rounds of golf at your choice of six courses. The courses include: Ackerman Hills, Kampen, Harrison HillsGolf and Country Club, Coyote Crossing, The Elks Country Club and Battleground Golf Club. With so many choices, our Stay and Play package is sure to impress any golf lover!

  To book your Stay and Play package today, call us at 765.449.4800 or email us at salesmarketing@courtyardlafayette.com and ask to speak with our Sales Manager, Sarah!

   Spring is in the air at the Courtyard, and the signs are hard to miss. From the tulips blooming in the Courtyard to the people calling and booking our Stay and Play Golf Packages, things are heating up. And speaking of heating up, did you get a chance to be outside and enjoy the beautiful weather last week? We had guests enjoying the Courtyard and we had an annual visit from a pair of migrating ducks who waddled up the driveway to check-out what was new and happening at their favorite area hotel.
   And following the idea of new and fresh, we are implementing some new ideas here at Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette. To see what is new and happening at our hotel, you can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Google+ and our other social media sites. So, friend us, follow our tweets, share your ideas, and help us enhance our social network as well as your experience while you explore our hotel and the Lafayette area.
   Moving forward with this year, our emphasis here at Courtyard is, as always, our guests. We encourage you to let us know how we are doing and, more importantly, what we can do to make your stay better. So, if you need a restaurant suggestion, are looking for a local park to hike, or just want a Starbucks coffee at 2 in the afternoon, stop by and see our guest service staff in the lobby to “experience Lafayette the Courtyard by Marriott way.

When visiting Lafayette, Indiana and the surrounding area, choose the Courtyard Lafayette, a brand new hotel with great amenities and warm hospitality. We're close to Purdue Research Park, Purdue University, area hospitals, companies, shopping and entertainment. Each guest room features wireless Internet, luxurious bedding, large work desk, sitting area, 32-inch TV, weekday newspaper and individually controlled heating and air-conditioning for desired temperature. Other hotel amenities include a 24-hour food market and restaurant serving breakfast and light dinner. Staying fit is easy with our indoor pool and fitness center. When looking for a Lafayette, Indiana hotel for work-related travel, we'll help keep you focused with our business center and wireless Internet throughout the entire hotel. Whether your visit is family fun or strictly business, the Courtyard Lafayette makes your time in Indiana relaxing.