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.

Lafayette Brewing Co.

Award winning ales are brewed right here in Lafayette on Main Street at The Lafayette Brewing Company. They opened their doors 20 years ago and have been doing great business brewing delicious ales as well as cooking up some mouth-watering foods. The beers have been awarded many awards from places such as Indiana State Fair and the World Beer Championship.

Check out the Lafayette Brewing Company’s website, http://www.lafayettebrewingco.com/ , for different events they offer going on in their restaurant. They are open up at 11:00am everyday and close at midnight Monday-Thursday, 1:00am Friday and Saturday, and 11:00pm Sundays. Remember to do as the Lafayette Brewing Co. says, “Think Globally, Drink Locally.”

Whyte Horse Winery

Whyte Horse Winery is located at the charming lake resort community of Monticello, Indiana. The facility is set in a renovated 1886 farmhouse decorated with elegant woodwork and antique furnishings. The winter operating hours are Tuesdays through Saturday from 11:00am - 6:00pm, from noon - 5:00pm on Sunday. There are 2 separate tasting rooms along with a banquet room. A lot of people have chosen this beautiful vineyard for their weddings. There are also 2 annual car shows that take place here during the summer time.


Whyte Horse winery uses oak barrel fermentation as often possible for their wine. They specializes fruit-forward wines. For example, their Chardonnay is malolactic fermented, finished sur-lee, and fermented in 100% French oak barrels. And their Blackberry is one of the award-winning wines in the State of Indiana.  They currently have fourteen wines, with our holiday wine, and Jingles.

Bistro To-GO

Introducing Courtyard's very own Bistro To-Go! - Join us for Dinner or Enjoy it To-Go

At the Courtyard by Marriott, guests are invited to call from their room and place their order, during Bistro operating hours.  They can then pick up the meal at the Bistro and enjoy it in the privacy of their won room. It is dinner only, which is 5:00PM - 10:00PM every evening.  Just view your room's Tri-fold Bistro Menu and give us a call.

During this freezing winter weather, may I be so bold to recommend a hot cup of baked potato soup with a chicken ciabatta sandwich while staying in your nice, warm, and cozy hotel room? And perhaps a warm cookie for the perfect finish.  Alternatively, the barbeque chicken pizza and some of our seasonal shrimp potstickers is a nice change of pace.

Make the most of your Courtyard stay - Join us and try the Bistro To Go..!

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