The Nature Park

DEPAUW NATURE PARK

Between 1917 and 1977, the DePauw Nature Park was the site of a limestone quarry, where rock was blasted from the quarry walls, crushed into limestone aggregate and then transported off-site by rail. The 520-acre park is open year-round and features a Welcome and Activities Center, the Manning Environmental Field Station, a large amphitheater and more than a dozen walking and biking trails. The trails take visitors through the bottom of the quarry and around its high wall, through the surrounding woodlands, along what once were the quarry’s rail line and the banks of Big Walnut Creek.

PARKING

EXPLORE GREENCASTLE

DePauw is nestled in the small college town of Greencastle, Ind., 45 miles west of downtown Indianapolis. You might be surprised what you find here, including farmers’ markets, live music at First Fridays and Music on the Square, theatre at the Putnam County Playhouse and multiple local shops ranging from boutiques to consignment stores, a brewery and a familyowned deli that is popular among DePauw students.

The community and the university are intertwined. DePauw students are active in the community through both service and industry as many find internships or work for local businesses, while numerous faculty and staff members live in Greencastle. Almost all events, lectures, art shows and performances on campus are free and open to the public, encouraging the continued relationship building between the town and gown.

Stop by the DePauw bookstore next to Starbucks. This will give you a chance to grab some DePauw swag and also get a great feel for the downtown square!

LOCAL RESTAURANT GUIDE

The community of Greencastle has many great restaurants and local stores to eat, shop and explore. Below is a quick listing of restaurants and shops within walking distance from the Office of Admission.

ON CAMPUS / NEARBY BON APPÉTIT – DePauw’s primary food service provider Location: Five campus options, including Hoover Hall (main dining hall) MARVIN’S – A DePauw tradition that includes the “GCB” (garlic cheeseburger) Location: 202 S. College Ave. MYERS’ MARKET – Locally owned deli, known for great sandwiches Location: 302 E. Washington St. THE FLUTTERING DUCK – American-style restaurant and bar Location: 2 W. Seminary St. (Inside The Inn at DePauw)

TWO WEST BISTRO – Choose from menu or buffet in a finedining setting Location: 2 W. Seminary St. (Inside The Inn at DePauw)

WASSER BREWING COMPANY – Delicious entrees and live music Location: 102 E. Franklin St. DOWNTOWN

ALMOST HOME – Fine dining on the square, known for homemade desserts Location: 17 W. Franklin St.

BREADWORKS BY BRIDGES – Fresh bread, pastries, donuts, lunch fare and sushi. Location: 2 E. Walnut St.

BRIDGES CRAFT PIZZA & WINE BAR – Known for specialty pizza and rooftop dining Location: 19 N Indiana St.

DON JULIOS – Mexican cuisine Location: 11 W. Franklin St.

SCOOPS – Ice cream and more ice cream Location: 13 S. Indiana St.

STARBUCKS AND ELI’S BOOK STORE – Coffee and Tiger gear for the whole family Location: 6 E. Washington St. TAP HOUSE BURGERS – Known for burgers, hot dogs and shakes Location: 24 S. Indiana St.