Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden
The Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden (also called the Clegg Memorial Garden) is a botanical garden in Lafayette, Indiana in the United States. A drive of 2.4 mi reaches Ross–Ade Stadium. Pleasant highs of 65–83°F mark the mildest months, May, June, August, September and October.
A garden inside Lafayette
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Lafayette
Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden is inside Lafayette, which has 31 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 59 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Purdue University (LAF) has airline service, about 3 miles from Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden are below.
Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden
The Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden (also called the Clegg Memorial Garden) is a botanical garden in Lafayette, Indiana in the United States.
The garden is next to Wildcat Creek. It has prairie and oak savanna environs. Plants in the garden are native Indiana flora. The main goal of the park is to reintroduce native plants and animals to the Lafayette area.
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Lodging near Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden
Close by, places to stay are in Lafayette (31) and Fairfield Township (31).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | in town | — | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 71,238 | $173K | C− |
| Fairfield Township | in town | — | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 53,541 | $170K | — |
| West Lafayette | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 45,747 | $350K | B |
| Wabash Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 66,098 | $322K | — |
| Perry Township | 7 mi east | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 9,376 | $274K | — |
| Union Township | 24 mi north | 35 min | 24 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,065 | $188K | — |
| Sheffield Township | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 4,013 | $256K | — |
| Tippecanoe Township | 8 mi north | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,877 | $307K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
A wider trip can take in these, within 60 miles.
12 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
Big draw59 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
26 mi State parkProphetstown State Park
59 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse316 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal426 mi Theme parkIndiana Beach
55 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
59 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' MonumentPhoto credits
Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0
Your questions on Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden
Is Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden in Lafayette?
Yes. It’s inside Lafayette, IN.
When is the best time to visit Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden from Indianapolis?
About 59 miles southeast of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden?
Purdue University (LAF), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 57 miles.
Where should I stay near Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden?
Lafayette (in town, 31 places to stay), Fairfield Township (in town, 31 places to stay) and West Lafayette (3 mi, 7 places to stay).
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