Lafayette-West Lafayette

“Two Great Cities, One Great University” is a phrase used to describe the Lafayette-West Lafayette area. Activities range from historical and architectural landmarks to nightlife including wineries and breweries. Fun for the whole family can be head in the area. Shopping from small shops in downtown to the Tippecanoe Mall you are sure to find what you are looking for. Go to http://www.homeofpurdue.com/ for weekly or monthly events to attend.

Don’t forget to visit the Purdue University campus while in the area. Just a walk around the campus will be sure to take your breath away. If athletics is more for you then be sure to attend a Boilermaker sporting event. Check out http://www.purduesports.com/ for a list of all Purdue Sports and schedules.

Columbian Park

Columbian Park is a park with different features to offer for some fun in the sun this summer! With Tropicanoe Cove, Columbian Park Zoo, Loeb Stadium, and other facilities this is a park worth the visit. The park is located right in Lafayette, only a short drive from the hotel. Columbian Park allows for many different types of relaxation and is great for the whole family to enjoy for the day or weekend!

Lafayette offers many other different parks and trails that allow for enjoyment in the nicer months. http://www.lafayette.in.gov/parks/ is a great website to check out all the parks and to find out more about each one and specifically the Columbian Park.

Social Media

There are so many different social medias out there and it is easy to get caught up in them all. All the different sites can offer great information all different types of ways as long as you are connected with the people and places you want to be connected to. The Courtyard by Marriott is on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, 4Square, Weibo, and LinkedIn, just search the Courtyard by Marriott and you will be able to connect with us.

The Courtyard shares valuable information on the sites including special amenities we offer, events going on in the area and many more. You can also find special promotions going on as well on some of our social media sites. Add us on the different sites, like our pages and posts, and you could end up finding out about some valuable information about the hotel and for the surrounding area.

Wolf Park

Wolf Park is a place for education, research, and fun.  Located just twenty minutes from the hotel it is a great way to spend the afternoon. They offer guided tours, howl nights, fox talks and other special events that allow for interaction with the animals. What better way to spend an afternoon than learning about and interacting with gray wolves, coyotes, red foxes, gray foxes, and bison?

The park is a great place to learn more about the animals here in nature while staying safe with a guided tour. Plan your visit at Wolf Park by visiting their website at http://wolfpark.org/ .  You can view the calendar of events to be sure to visit the park on a day of an event! 

Star of America to Indy Airport

Many guests of the Courtyard by Marriott are traveling into the area through the Indianapolis Airport. A great way to save money from renting a car would be to take a shuttle and what a great convenience that the Star of America Shuttle is there to serve you. The Shuttle departs the airport every two hours on the even hours to travel to the Courtyard and then departs the Courtyard every two hours on the even hours to travel back to the airport. The Shuttle makes no stops between the Courtyard and Airport so you can be sure they will always be on time.

Check the Star of America website, http://www.soashuttle.com/ , for more detail information about the schedule. Booking your seat online before hand will ensure you have a seat and this can be done on the shuttle website. Guests of the Courtyard are welcome to use the business center on the first floor to book their seat.

Triple XXX

A diner that has been featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives sounds like a great place for your next meal. Triple XXX is located in West Lafayette and offers many different chop steaks that will be sure to quench your hunger. The Drew Brees is always a crowd pleaser. David Boudia has recently gotten his own signature item on the menu. This family restaurant has their very own Triple XXX Root Beer that goes perfect with every meal.

Check out their website, https://www.triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com/ , for their menu and history. Triple XXX is Indians oldest Drive-In and is a must go to when in the area. The family restaurant only takes cash but there is an atm available for use inside. 

Certificate of Excellence

The Courtyard by Marriott has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence 2013 by Trip Advisor, http://www.tripadvisor.com/ . It was a great honor that the Courtyard was awarded this certificate of excellence. We pride ourselves on our excellent service and appreciate all the positive feedback we receive from our guests. We, as a hotel, enjoy hearing your feedback from your experience be it positive or negative. Responses are given in a timely matter and feedback is taken into great consideration.

On Trip Advisor you can compare prices with other top travel partners. Guests are always welcome to rate the hotel, write up a review and share for all to see. This is a great way to read about a hotel and gain an understanding of experiences there before experiencing it for yourself.

Lafayette Farmers Market

The Greater Lafayette area offers three farmer markets every week from May all the way through October. This is a great way to get fresh veggies, fruits, baked goods, and other fresh items for your kitchen! There is always music going on to help you enjoy your time picking and choosing your goods. Not looking for items to use to cook? You can also find grab and go type meals such as a bowl of soup or a sandwich.

The market occurs at three different locations throughout the week. Wednesday afternoon it takes place at a park in West Lafayette, Thursday late morning is on Purdue University’s campus, and Saturday morning happens in downtown Lafayette. This has been going on for over 165 years so be sure to pick up your fresh veggies when in town! Check out their website for more information, http://www.lafayettefarmersmarket.com/ .

Star of America to Purdue

Star of America is a great shuttle service that picks up right in front of the Courtyard by Marriott and takes you right on to Purdue University’s campus. Save the hassle of finding a parking spot or trying to drive around campus. Book a night, relax with us and let the Star of America drivers take you back and forth to campus. Stops departing from the Courtyard to campus leave every two hours on the odd hours. Stops include the Follett’s Purdue West, Tarkington Hall, and Purdue Memorial Union. Service runs every two hours, on the even hours to come back to the hotel from campus. On Purdue’s website, http://www.purdue.edu/ , you will be able to obtain a campus map to further prepare for yourself for your trip.

Check the Star of America website, http://www.soashuttle.com/ , for more detail information about the schedule. Booking your seat online before hand will ensure you have a seat and this can be done on the shuttle website. Guests of the Courtyard are welcome to use the business center on the first floor to book their seat.