LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
On the Water
There's nothing like a day of fun in the sun on Lake Shafer. Pack a cooler, your beach towel, and your sun glasses. Rent a pontoon boat or motor boat from a local marina to explore the lake on your own. Or, take a canoe or kayak trip adventure.
Golfing
GOLF IN TOWN...Spend the day golfing at one of the area's beautiful and challenging courses. The Tippecanoe Country Club is one of Indiana's nicest courses. You'll enjoy the view from some of the holes that are right on the lake. Or the Pine View Golf Course is a nice par-3 course that is lit, and may be played day or night.
A SHORT DRIVE... For the true linxs enthusiasts that can't get enough golf, take a short drive to West Lafayette to the Kampen Course at Purdue University. This Pete Dye-designed course is one of the toughest collegiate courses in the nation. This public course is a true test of golf abilities, and it has hosted numerous Big-Ten and NCAA championship tournaments. Or, visit the Coyote Crossing Golf Course, voted the #1 course in the state of Indiana and #7 nationally on the list of "Best New Affordable Public Courses."
Winery
Visit the charming Whyte Horse Winery located in a beautiful country setting just 15 minutes from the cottages. Enjoy nearly a dozen wines from their collection in the picturesque tasting room in a renovated 1886 farmhouse.
Fishing
Mosey down to one of the local marinas to rent a little john boat and get some fishing tackle. Get directions to the Big Monon, a finger of the lake where you'll find the most nibblers. You may be able to spot bass, bluegills, wipers (a hybrid of white bass and striped bass), catfish, crappies, and carp. As one angler put it, "some days going up to Shafer during the week is like fishing from a stocked pond."
Indiana Beach Amusement Park
Indiana Beach Amusement Park is one of the oldest, most unique and enjoyable amusement parks in the country. You can take a wet and wild ride on six water slides, enjoy a tranquil moment on an inner tube on the fun river, or relax on the sandy beach.
Drive In Movies
You will love taking in a movie at one of the country's last operating drive-in theaters. Sit back and enjoy two movies under the stars.
Antiquing
Search out the perfect treasure--china tea cups, retro jewelry, historic books and records and lovely furniture-- at any of the area's fine antique shops.