Guidebook for Valparaiso
Food Scene
Cheap prices. Coffee and pastries great. Serves lunch too. Nice place to sit and read the free books.
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Blackbird Cafe
114 E LincolnwayCheap prices. Coffee and pastries great. Serves lunch too. Nice place to sit and read the free books.
good food. outdoor seating. prices reasonable
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Blue Point Oysters and Sushi Bar
13 E Lincolnwaygood food. outdoor seating. prices reasonable
Chili's Grill & Bar
250 Silhavy RdGreat meals. Drink, appetizer and meal starts at 10.99
Amazing cupcakes>pink dots mean cupcakes are 1/2 off!!
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Designer Desserts
56 LincolnwayAmazing cupcakes>pink dots mean cupcakes are 1/2 off!!
Dynasty Buffet
1805 LincolnwayGreat price for all you can eat!!
Figure Eight Brewing LLC
150 S Washington StMany variety of beers to drink!!
FLUID Coffeebar
159 W LincolnwayGreat prices , great coffee,
Gelsosomo's Pizzeria Valparaiso
2605 Laporte AvenueGreat pizza, lunch buffet
Amazing doughnuts that are cheaper than Dunkin's. Raisin bread is amazing. Family owned.
Henze's Bakery
2105 Calumet AveAmazing doughnuts that are cheaper than Dunkin's. Raisin bread is amazing. Family owned.
Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille
1084 Linwood AveNice atmosphere , good food
Jimmy's Cafe
55 Michigan AveCheap prices , great prices
Kelsey's Steak & Seafood
2300 Morthland DrDelicious steak and seafood
Kosmos
2007 Calumet AveFriendly staff, big portions, cheap prices.
Le Peep
3712 Calumet AveGreat breakfast and lunch. Not open for dinner
Martinis Steak & Seafood
1004 Calumet AveGreat food, outdoor seating, live music
The food is great. I love the sampler platter.Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Meditrina Market Cafe
24 Washington StThe food is great. I love the sampler platter.Indoor and outdoor seating.
Parea Restaurant & Lounge
69 Franklin StDelicious saganaki . Great beer and food
Pesto's Italian Restaurant & Catering
3123 Calumet AveWednesday buffet, delicious food
Pikk's Tavern
62 W LincolnwayGreat food and atmosphere
Radius
15 E LincolnwayFood is great. Outdoor seating.
Rise'n Roll Bakery
1320 E LincolnwayAmish style buttery doughnuts.
Amazing atmosphere. Delicious desserts. Always crowded.
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Stacks Bar and Grill
175 W LincolnwayAmazing atmosphere. Delicious desserts. Always crowded.
Known for the huge cinnamon rolls. Always crowded
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Suzie's Cafe & Catering
1050 Southpoint CirKnown for the huge cinnamon rolls. Always crowded
Tony's Place
218 E LincolnwayGreat Italian food. Specials daily
Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery
2310 Laporte AveGreat food and pizzas but kind of pricey
Valpo Velvet Shoppe
57 Monroe StHome made ice cream,
They only sell breakfast and lunch.Opens at 5 am- 3 pm. Omelets are huge. Prices are cheap.Fast service.
Viking Chili Bowl
105 Morthland DrThey only sell breakfast and lunch.Opens at 5 am- 3 pm. Omelets are huge. Prices are cheap.Fast service.
Entertainment & Activities
Ice skating, outdoor movies, splash pad, farmer's market, outdoor concerts.
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Central Park Plaza
68 Lafayette StIce skating, outdoor movies, splash pad, farmer's market, outdoor concerts.
Ceramix 101
908 Roosevelt RdGreat place to spend with family.
Cinemark At Valparaiso
700 Porter's Vale BlvdTuesdays is discount day
Fun place for the family. Petting zoo, apple picking, place to eat, great doughnuts, tractor ride, corn maze, pumpkins, haunted house, and homemade food to buy.
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County Line Orchard
200 S County Line RdFun place for the family. Petting zoo, apple picking, place to eat, great doughnuts, tractor ride, corn maze, pumpkins, haunted house, and homemade food to buy.
The Course at Aberdeen
245 Tower RdBeautiful course
Creekside Golf Courses and Training Center
2355 Clifford RdNice golf course. Reasonable.
Deep River Waterpark
9001 E Lincoln HwyWater park , ice skating in the Winter
Espionage Escape Rooms
Fun place to take the family. Great service
great place for the family. an amazing place to experience a cow or pig be born. Plan to spend many hours or even the whole day there.
Fair Oaks
great place for the family. an amazing place to experience a cow or pig be born. Plan to spend many hours or even the whole day there.
Indoor fun center. All ages. Has a playground, laser tag, and arcade. Need socks.
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Fireflies Fun Zone
1505 S Calumet RdIndoor fun center. All ages. Has a playground, laser tag, and arcade. Need socks.
One of the last of many outdoor drive in theaters. Great food, fun place
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49'er Drive-in
675 N Calumet AveOne of the last of many outdoor drive in theaters. Great food, fun place
Nice family place. Discount days. Bowling, billiards, arcade games, rolling skating and good food. There is also a bar.
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Inman's Bowling & Recreation Center
3201 Evans AveNice family place. Discount days. Bowling, billiards, arcade games, rolling skating and good food. There is also a bar.
Mink Lake Golf Course
636 N Calumet AveNice course, cheap , family owned for years
Small little zoo, takes only a few hours, but great for small children
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Washington Park Zoo
115 Lake Shore DrSmall little zoo, takes only a few hours, but great for small children
Great place to bring family. Batting cages, mini golf, arcade games, go carts, laser tag, and pizza
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Zao Island
1050 Horse Prairie AveGreat place to bring family. Batting cages, mini golf, arcade games, go carts, laser tag, and pizza
Hesston Steam Museum is an outdoor museum operated by the Laporte County Historical Steam Society in Hesston, Indiana. The museum occupies 155 acres and is the home of four different gauge railroads along with numerous other pieces of steam powered and vintage farm equipment. Young and old can ride the train. They also have drinks, ice cream, hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Great place to take pictures.
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Hesston Steam Museum
1201 E 1000 NHesston Steam Museum is an outdoor museum operated by the Laporte County Historical Steam Society in Hesston, Indiana. The museum occupies 155 acres and is the home of four different gauge railroads along with numerous other pieces of steam powered and vintage farm equipment. Young and old can ride the train. They also have drinks, ice cream, hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Great place to take pictures.
Emagine Portage movie theatre. Tuesdays is 5.00 movie night. Recliner chairs, loveseat chairs, free popcorn (if you become a member. Takes a few minutes to enroll), and clean.
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GQT Portage 16 IMAX + GDX
6550 American WayEmagine Portage movie theatre. Tuesdays is 5.00 movie night. Recliner chairs, loveseat chairs, free popcorn (if you become a member. Takes a few minutes to enroll), and clean.
This candy store sells delicious candy all around the United States. They are famous for their gummy worms. There is a large assortment of candy, but a little expensive.
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Albanese Confectionery Group
5441 E Lincoln HwyThis candy store sells delicious candy all around the United States. They are famous for their gummy worms. There is a large assortment of candy, but a little expensive.
Parks & Nature
Walking trails, outdoor train railway. Largest collection of oak trees in Indiana.
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Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
450 W 100 NWalking trails, outdoor train railway. Largest collection of oak trees in Indiana.
You can take a walk, fish, and rent canoes / paddleboats. There is a small beach area, frisbee golf, and skateboard park. They also have a small building were they sell drinks and snacks. Also, there is a playground and covered picnic areas.
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Rogers-Lakewood Park
5320 N Campbell StYou can take a walk, fish, and rent canoes / paddleboats. There is a small beach area, frisbee golf, and skateboard park. They also have a small building were they sell drinks and snacks. Also, there is a playground and covered picnic areas.
A nice park for younger children. Book exchange on premises.
Butterfly Meadows & Caterpillar Crossing
3210 N Campbell StA nice park for younger children. Book exchange on premises.
A remolded park for all ages. Book exchange, picnic tables, shelter, bathrooms, baseball fields on premises
Glenrose Park North - ValPLAYso
1400 E Glendale BlvdA remolded park for all ages. Book exchange, picnic tables, shelter, bathrooms, baseball fields on premises
Ogden gardens has beautiful flowers, koi pond, playground and a nice area for a small walk.
Ogden Gardens Park
451 Harrison BlvdOgden gardens has beautiful flowers, koi pond, playground and a nice area for a small walk.
Sunset hill has trails, animals (certain months), covered picnic area, playground, and a new children's educational building.
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Sunset Hill Farm County Park
775 Meridian RdSunset hill has trails, animals (certain months), covered picnic area, playground, and a new children's educational building.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing place to learn about wine. The wine is good too.
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Anderson's Winery and Vineyard
430 E U.S. Hwy 6Amazing place to learn about wine. The wine is good too.
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip DrFun fun fun!!
Four Winds Casino
11111 Wilson RdGreat casino.
Arts & Culture
Chicago Street Theatre
154 W Chicago StGreat place to see a play. Not expensive
Historical building, cheap tickets, wonderful show, drinks and snacks available
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Memorial Opera House
104 Indiana AveHistorical building, cheap tickets, wonderful show, drinks and snacks available
Great information to learn about Valparaiso's history. No charge.
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PoCo Muse (Porter County Museum)
153 Franklin StGreat information to learn about Valparaiso's history. No charge.
The Brauer Museum of Art is home to a collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art, world religious art, and Midwestern regional art. It is located in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts on the campus of Valparaiso University.
Brauer Museum of Art
1709 Chapel DrThe Brauer Museum of Art is home to a collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art, world religious art, and Midwestern regional art. It is located in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts on the campus of Valparaiso University.
The Old Michigan City Light is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana. Built in 1858 at a cost of $8,000, this lighthouse, replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at the edge of Lake Michigan. It is a historical place to see.
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Old Lighthouse Museum
100 Washington StThe Old Michigan City Light is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana. Built in 1858 at a cost of $8,000, this lighthouse, replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at the edge of Lake Michigan. It is a historical place to see.
Historical landmark in Michigan City, Indiana. You can walk down and take beautiful pictures of the scenery and the lighthouse.
Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse
Historical landmark in Michigan City, Indiana. You can walk down and take beautiful pictures of the scenery and the lighthouse.
Buckley Homestead Living History Farm is a county park and historical museum located at Lowell, Indiana. The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset year round. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is an old school house, They have certain weeks in the year where
they reenactment days of pioneer life and the civil war. YOu can tour the grounds , the farm and the old school house. A nice place to visit for the day.
Buckley Homestead County Park
3606 Belshaw RdBuckley Homestead Living History Farm is a county park and historical museum located at Lowell, Indiana. The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset year round. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is an old school house, They have certain weeks in the year where
they reenactment days of pioneer life and the civil war. YOu can tour the grounds , the farm and the old school house. A nice place to visit for the day.
HVRM offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of railroading during its heydays. Visit the museum or take a train ride on our vintage rail equipment. There's lots to do and see at HVRM!
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
507 Mulberry StHVRM offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of railroading during its heydays. Visit the museum or take a train ride on our vintage rail equipment. There's lots to do and see at HVRM!
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great place for children to learn about the beach and the animals that live there. Many hands on activities,
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center
1215 N State Rd 49Great place for children to learn about the beach and the animals that live there. Many hands on activities,
Beautiful place to relax or take a hike. There is a entrance fee per car. Pets are allowed on leash, no alcohol . They have bathrooms, showers, and restaurants. There is a nature center building with hands on activities for children. The trails are categorized by miles and easy, moderate or difficult. Grab the map when you enter the park or visitor's center in the park.
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Indiana Dunes State Park (Dunes Nature Preserve)
Beautiful place to relax or take a hike. There is a entrance fee per car. Pets are allowed on leash, no alcohol . They have bathrooms, showers, and restaurants. There is a nature center building with hands on activities for children. The trails are categorized by miles and easy, moderate or difficult. Grab the map when you enter the park or visitor's center in the park.
Thrifting, shopping
Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe
1515 Roosevelt RdCute store.
Lifestyles-The Gallery
122 E LincolnwaySo many items from homemade soaps to paintings.
Great place to find bargains.You can spend hours there.It is all outdoors.
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Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StGreat place to find bargains.You can spend hours there.It is all outdoors.
Great place to shop.Bargains galore.A little bit of everything.
New Creation Resale Shop and Men's Center
2102 Calumet AveGreat place to shop.Bargains galore.A little bit of everything.
So many booths. Variety of new and old items. Can spend a few hours there.
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Yesterday's Treasures Antique Mall & Artisan Gallery
700 BroadwaySo many booths. Variety of new and old items. Can spend a few hours there.
It is now called AbleLight. The store is always stocked and clean . Great people and great bargains. Daily discounts.
Bethesda Thrift Shop
50 Marks RdIt is now called AbleLight. The store is always stocked and clean . Great people and great bargains. Daily discounts.