At the confluence of the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers lies Prophetstown State Park. This scenic spot offers a glimpse of the different themes Tippecanoe has in store for a trip: rivers, wildlife watching and cultural history. You can focus on activities on the water, landscapes and trails, or museums and historic sites.
Rivers, Wetlands and Wildlife Watching
Along the Wabash River, Davis Ferry Park and Granville Public Access each have a boat ramp. Granville Public Access combines its ramp with boating, fishing and paddling. The J. Frederick Hoffman Memorial Nature Area offers a different perspective on the landscape: it covers approximately 420 acres of wooded floodplains, fens, wooded ravines, upland forests and agricultural land.
The five wetland basins at Celery Bog Nature Area, covering a total of 105 acres, form a different kind of natural area. Visitors can observe nearly 120 bird species there. The Lilly Nature Center at Celery Bog adds exhibits and educational programs to this perspective on nature. Visitors interested in birdwatching will find a specific point of interest here; the landscape details about the Hoffman area, by contrast, convey the variety of its different terrain types.
Trails and Destinations Along the Wabash
The Wabash Heritage Trail is approximately 18 miles long, scenic, and runs along Burnett Creek and the Wabash River. It begins at Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground and heads south to Fort Ouiatenon. Bicycles are allowed on a 5.5-mile paved section of the trail in Lafayette and West Lafayette. This distinguishes the approximate length of the entire trail from the section specifically designated for bicycles.
Ross Hills Park also offers hiking trails. The park is also home to the restored David Ross House, so nature trails and a historic building are among the different facets of this place. At Tippecanoe Battlefield Park, the museum tells the story of the Battle of Tippecanoe. The park is also home to the Wah-ba-shik-a Nature Center; nature programs take place at the Leona Brier Educational Center.
History, Architecture and Art
Fort Ouiatenon reaches further back into history: the French founded it in 1717 as a fur trading post. The fort includes a reconstructed blockhouse built in 1930. Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park is also the venue for the annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon. Its historical origins, reconstruction and recurring event each offer a distinct connection to the past.
Tippecanoe also offers a chance to discover architectural history. SAMARA is an example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture, completed in 1954, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2015. The Haan Museum of Indiana Art is housed in a mansion that served as the Connecticut Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Its collection includes historic paintings from Indiana, including works by T.C. Steele.
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette offers classes for students with varying levels of experience; the course offerings may change. As of September 5, 2026, the museum was open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on major holidays. Check opening hours before your visit.
More to Discover
Wolf Park was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit educational and research facility focused on wolves and offers guided tours. During Howl Nights, visitors can see the wolves up close and howl with the pack. You can encounter a different kind of wildlife at Columbian Park Zoo: it has been open since 1908, is the second-oldest zoo in Indiana, and is home to nearly 200 animals from approximately 90 species.
This priority gives your plans a clear direction, while each of the different places offers its own discoveries.
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