Info for Purdue Visitors

Just some notes for students traveling out to Purdue for this weekend’s football game. For those of you old enough and interested in going to campus bars, the places do so I’m told are: Harry’s Chocolate Shop, Where Else?, Jake’s, and Brothers. Harry's doesn't serve chocolate, but does serve plenty of other food and alcohol. Purdue students get dressed up in costumes and start hitting the bars before 7:00. They call their tradition "The Breakfast Club,”so get there early if you plan on taking part in the experience and pack a costume!

If you’re not old enough to get in or don’t plan on going to a bar, campus sites of interest include the Engineering Fountain and the burial site of John Purdue, the University’s founder. The fountain, specifically, sounds like a pretty big deal. The best places to eat are Triple XXX which is open 24 hours, and Harry’s Chocolate Shop. I’ve also heard good things about Mad Mushroom Pizza and the BoilerMarket.

The place to tailgate is “Slayter Hill.” The band plays a concert prior to game time and students slide down the hill on couches and other pieces of living room furniture when it snows. The last forecast I saw was for rain and isolated thunderstorms, so I’m not sure how much sliding will be going on, but you never know? After the concert, the band marches to the stadium.

If you’re not in your seat before the game starts, you’ll miss the Pre-game show by the band and the Golden Girl (their twirler). Supposedly the band usually puts on a pretty good performance. Hope this information helps and I’ll see everyone in West LaFayette.

Let’s hope for a great game and another BIG Duck WIN!

Special thanks to former Purdue Undergraduate student and current Oregon graduate student Cassandra Gray, for providing such detailed information. Go Ducks!