Samara
Samara (a.k.a. the John E. Christian House) is a Usonian-style historic house museum in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States.
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A museum inside Wabash Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Wabash Township
Samara is inside Wabash Township, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 61 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 2 miles away
Purdue University (LAF) has airline service, about 2 miles from Samara.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Wabash Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Samara
Samara (a.k.a. the John E. Christian House) is a Usonian-style historic house museum in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Samara was completed in 1956 for Purdue University professor John E. Christian and his family. The single-story house spans about 2,200 square feet (200 m2) and uses materials such as brick, concrete, and glass. Its nickname comes from the samara, a type of winged seed that is depicted throughout the house's decorations. The house has been praised over the years for its Usonian-style decorations and is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1992)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Where to stay near Samara
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Wabash Township (7) and West Lafayette (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Samara | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Township | in town | — | 7 7 hotels | 66,098 | $322K | — |
| West Lafayette | in town | — | 7 7 hotels | 45,747 | $350K | B |
| Fairfield Township | 3 mi east | 5 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 53,541 | $170K | — |
| Lafayette | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 71,238 | $173K | C− |
| Union Township | 23 mi north | 35 min | 24 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,065 | $188K | — |
| Perry Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 9,376 | $274K | — |
| Sheffield Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 4,013 | $256K | — |
| Tippecanoe Township | 7 mi northeast | 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 near Samara
Other well-known places within 62 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
26 mi State parkProphetstown State Park
62 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse316 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal425 mi Theme parkIndiana Beach
57 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
61 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
Visiting Samara
Is Samara in Wabash Township?
Yes. It’s inside Wabash Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Samara?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Samara from Indianapolis?
About 61 miles southeast of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Samara?
Purdue University (LAF), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 60 miles.
Where should I stay near Samara?
Fairfield Township (3 mi, 31 places to stay), Lafayette (4 mi, 31 places to stay) and Wabash Township (in town, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Wabash Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.