Indiana is often cited as a boring place to live, but the people who say that obviously have never been to the city of West Lafayette. This city located in Tippecanoe County is one of the few cities in America that is able to blend cosmopolitan attractions within a small town atmosphere. Although its name and location across the Wabash River from the Indiana city of Lafayette may make it seem like a suburb, West Lafayette was actually an independently founded city and has had a long history that stretches back to the 1820s.

Located in north-central Indiana, West Lafayette has the advantage of being close to some of the most exciting cities in the American mid-west. Just an hour from Indianapolis to the southeast, West Lafayette is also just two hours away from the northwest. Additionally, West Lafayette is just a short 90 minute drive away from Bloomington, the city that is home to Indiana University.

However, residents of West Lafayette don't need to leave the city to have a good time. Home to the main campus of Purdue University, West Lafayette is loaded with the amenities that you would expect from a major city. With its excellent civic theatre and numerous art and historical museums, there's much to do in this bustling city.

Additionally, West Lafayette is home to a bustling local economy that is driven by knowledge-based industries. A city that has an award-winning school system and numerous trails, West Lafayette has it all.