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.

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.”