Things To Do
eMbers Station Bistro & Bar
The Station at eMbers is a brick oven bistro styled eatery and craft bar that features local flavors. The Station is designed to be a fun, relaxed environment. If you’re planning a weekend stay in the area, be sure to stop in for some amazing handcrafted food & drinks!
Rensselaer Art Walk
The ART WLK was made possible by a collaboration of community leaders who believe in art and creativity as an important component to life. Visit the website and follow the map of over 30+ murals within Downtown Rensselaer. The public art you see while visiting Rensselaer, Remington, DeMotte, and soon to be Wheatfield is a combination of professional and amateur artistry that is comprised of some of the best street artists in the world.
St Joseph's College
Saint Joseph's College is an unaccredited private Catholic college in Rensselaer, Indiana. It was founded in 1889 and suspended academic operations in 2017 with approximately 1,100 students enrolled. The campus has several distinctive features. The Romanesque-style Chapel and the reflecting pond in front of the Chapel are the most recognized features of campus. Drexel Hall was one of the first buildings on campus, and is distinctive for its unique atrium. Drexel has been renovated and restored to its historical appearance. The campus also includes a private recreational lake which is an old stone quarry. Be sure to visit this beautiful historic site!
Fenwick Farms Brewing Company
Fenwick Farms Brewing Co. is a nano brewery located in Rensselaer IN, celebrating its 3 year anniversary. This is a midwestern town of about 5,000 people and Fenwick Farms Brewing Co. is extremely proud to be Rensselaer’s first brewery.
Busy Bee Ice Cream Shop
This Iconic Ice Cream Shop has been locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Open seasonally, Busy Bee has cold, delicious treats near a creek side view. The facility is a walk-up so prepare to park and enjoy your cone outside (picnic tables provided).
Carpenter Creek Cellars
Carpenter Creek Cellars began construction in late 2011, opening to the public on March 23, 2013. Offering free daily tastings, weekend tours, music events, and plenty of Midwestern hospitality.
Fowler Theatre
Fowler Theatre is a historic theater located in Fowler, Indiana. It was built in 1940, and is a one-story, Art Deco style movie theater. It is a red brick building on a concrete foundation and features the original marquee. The interior has Art Deco and Art Moderne decorative elements.
Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort
Indiana Beach is an amusement park located on Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana. The resort was developed by the Spackman family, who owned it from 1926 to 2008. The park was then sold to Morgan RV LLC, Apex Parks Group, LLC, and now is owned and operated by IB Parks & Entertainment.
Budges Drive In
Budges has been serving up Lafayette's Best Ice Cream Since 1942.
Triple XXX Family Restaurant
Today, the last iconic Triple XXX Thirst Station remains in West Lafayette, Indiana, where it’s been on the hill, but on the level, since 1929. Just steps from the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, you can’t help but notice the Triple XXX on the hill in Chauncey Village.
Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette
Traditional pub offering Irish & American comfort grub, draft brews & cocktails in a lively setting.
