West Lafayette, near campusVisiting fans pick this
5 to 15 min by walk. Closest to the stadium, State Street and the Bell Tower.
Shishir Poudyal, Google Maps
Downtown LafayetteVisiting fans pick this
15 to 20 min. car or rideshare. Across the Wabash River from campus.
Indianapolis
about 1 hr 15 min. car via I-65. Big-city hotel supply about 65 miles away.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guide
State Street in West Lafayette, by campus, home to Harry's Chocolate Shop. Downtown Lafayette sits across the Wabash River.
Map of the area
Tap a pin to see the place.
Getting to Ross-Ade Stadium
From Indianapolis International
From a specialist guide
IND Indianapolis. West Lafayette is about 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis via I-65.
On game day
Checked at the source
North Route shuttle. North of the stadium on Beering Drive and the bottom of Hilltop Loop near C Lot. South Route shuttle (ADA). North of the stadium near Gate G and the bottom of Hilltop Loop near C Lot. Courtesy carts. Gates A, I, GG, EE and southwest of the stadium.
Parking and tailgating at Ross-Ade Stadium
Tailgating
Checked at the source
Lots open 8 hours before kickoff, no earlier than 8 AM ET. Game-day lots include Northwestern Garage, University Garage, IM Fields, AA, BB, CC, FF, GG, Driving Range, Grass Triangle and Northwest Athletic Complex. Propane grills only, with a 20 lb tank max. No charcoal grills or deep fryers on campus and no grilling in garages. Enclosed portable fireplaces with a screen are allowed, but not in golf course lots. No glass: cans or plastic only. No kegs on campus or in the lots. No stand-alone or amplified speakers, live bands or DJs. RV2 and RV4 sell to the public: $100 in advance or $120 on game day, attached car included. RV lots open at 6 PM the day before and must clear by 10 AM the day after. No fifth wheels in RV1 or RV3. Anchor tents to the maker's spec. In winds of 16 to 30 mph take down tents rated under 15 mph, and all tailgate gear must come down in a high wind warning.
Game day at Ross-Ade Stadium
Getting in
Checked at the source
Bag policy: One clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Items can't be left at the gates.
Cashless: Ross-Ade is 100% cashless and has no cash-to-card kiosks.
After the final whistle
Checked at the source
Free game-day shuttles run until one hour after the game. Once you leave the stadium you cannot get back in.
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Don't bring a charcoal grill, deep fryer or keg: only propane grills (20 lb tank max) are allowed, and kegs are banned on campus.
Food and drink at Ross-Ade Stadium
Bars near the stadium
Checked at the source
Jasmine Norris, Google Maps
Harry's Chocolate Shop
329 W State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Began as an ice cream parlor and soda fountain, then swapped ice cream for beer after Prohibition. It has been at 329 West State Street ever since and has passed 100 years in business.
Away fans: the classic Purdue bar; everyone ends up here.
Triple XXX Family Restaurant, Google Maps
Triple XXX Family Restaurant
2 N. Salisbury, West Lafayette, IN
Indiana's first and oldest drive-in, serving since 1929, with its own root beer. Try the Duane Purvis.
Away fans: pregame breakfast stop, not a bar.
Things to do around Ross-Ade Stadium
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Photo40 points
Purdue Bell Tower
This 160-foot bell tower sits at the center of campus, a gift from the class of 1948.
Free. The day before
Landmark40 points
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
This is the engineering flagship, named for alumnus Neil Armstrong. Purdue has educated 27 astronauts, including the first and last to walk on the Moon.
Free. The day before
Ritual65 points
Team Walk on Tiller Drive
Line up along Tiller Drive and cheer the Boilermakers as they arrive on game day.
Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff
Ritual90 points
Band concert on Slayter Hill
The All-American Marching Band plays a full concert with the cheerleaders and Purdue Pete 90 minutes before kickoff.
Free. 1 hour 30 minutes before kickoff
Seats and views at Ross-Ade Stadium
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
Main bowl101 to 138Club levelC1 to C6, T1 and T2CoveredTap any part of the stadium to see its view.
