The Best Places To Hang On Purdue's Campus
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The Best Places To Hang On Purdue's Campus

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The Best Places To Hang On Purdue's Campus

Purdue's campus is full of plenty of spots to relax and to enjoy the campus. Some of the places might be a bit different from most people's favorite places on campus, but some of these are the hidden gems of campus and some of the more obvious places around Purdue's campus.

The Fountain by the Bell Tower

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I don't know if there is a name for this fountain, no one ever talks about it, but this fountain is quiet and peaceful, and perfect for people watching. I like to sit on the edges of the fountain, but it's a lot deeper than it looks. It also gives you the view of the Purdue University bell tower which is undeniably beautiful (as long as the clock isn't falling on anyone's head). Not to mention the flowers usually growing around the fountain and the large amount of sun you can get.

The Engineering Fountain

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The Engineering Fountain offers more than one place to relax. People hammock in the trees, which is amazing if you have a hammock, which is amazing during the rare warm weather. You can also sit on the edge of the fountain which was where I finally found myself wanting to go to Purdue, happy with my boyfriend in the light of the fountain. There are also lawns to sit and eat or study or simply just relax in the sun or the shade. The engineering fountain has plenty of relaxation spots all in one, but by the picture above, you can see how beautiful it is all lit up at night.

Outside of WALC

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It gives you a chance to study, or enjoy the shade and the sun. There are plenty of places to sit and study by yourself or with a group. It also gives someone a chance to sit and relax before in the sun, on either the blocks or the tables. It's usually kind of crowded, so you have to be sure to get there before the crowd.

Loeb Fountain

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This fountain is great when it's really hot and you can feel the mist of the fountain outside. There are also usually a lot of dogs running around this fountain and in the fountain, which is super exciting in my opinion. There can also be a lot of children there on the weekends in the warmer months. However, if you end up in the fountain during the fountain run, it's going to be next to impossible to see. It's amazing to see during the day.

Lambert Fieldhouse

Lambert Fieldhouse is one of the hidden gems of Purdue University. It's falling down on the inside, but the outside is beautiful. There are places to sit, and you are able to walk close to Cary Quad, which is so beautiful and a great place to relax, but it is also close to the Cary Knight Spot. It's also right by Mackey and Ross-Ade which allows for plenty of time to watch sports.

Krach

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Krach has two things. An amazing place to study with four floors with plenty of place to study, but also Krach Lawn with a great place to hang out. You will also see a couple events happen here, as well as a couple of organizations. You can also watch the role players and have a lot fun outside on the lawn, which provides a nice study break while in Krach lawn.

Anywhere in Windsor or Honors

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These halls are easily some of the most beautiful on campus. There's a lot of places to relax and have lawns and benches. There are flowers, and an unbelievable amount of places to meet with friends. They also have a movie theater and are conveniently close to the CoRec, so you can play sports and hang out there as well. Windsor halls also has the Honors college nearby with plenty of places to relax and study as well. Honestly, there is no limit to how much you can do in these halls.

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