West Lafayette Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in West Lafayette, IN, Indiana.
Believed to be the site of an early French trading post, Fort Ouiatenon is an example of early American life. Located 3 mi (5 km) southwest of West Lafayette, this site features a replicated blockhouse, which can be toured on weekends from May through September. Archeological evidence suggests that at least 90 homes once sat on the site, housing up to 2,000 French and Indian people.
Lilly Nature Center is located on the Celery Bog Nature Area, on 185 acres (75 ha) of land in West Lafayette. The area contains woods, wetlands and prairie-like fields, making it a great place to study different ecosystems. The center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Free programs to teach people about different environmental aspects are offered each month or can be scheduled by groups.
