Things To Do
Indiana Dunes National Park
Best place for outdoor activities in the area! Hike the 3 Dune Challenge!
Pavilion Indiana Dunes - Rooftop
Beautiful rooftop/Lake front spot in the National Park to get bites and drinks after a hike
Smalltown Coffee Company
Incredible Iced Lattes :) close to venues
Shady Creek Winery
Beautiful dog and family friendly winery, have a second location in Valparaiso next to mountain bike trails
Grace & Leavitt
Our Favorite neighborhood Dog Friendly Bar with incredible cocktails
Bungalow by Middle Brow
Our favorite place for thin crust pizza
Beacon Doughnuts
The best donuts
Raizes Mexican Cocktail Bar + Kitchen
The best fish taco outside of CA :)
Albanese Candy Factory Store
Best Gummies in the US. There is an actual factory which is fun for kids as well
Leeds Public House
Our second date location! Incredible weekend Brunch, always supporting a great cause
Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail park
Beautiful bike trail
Beatnik On The River
Mediterranean food and drinks on the river
Chicago Riverwalk
Beautiful place to walk along the river and check out restaurants downtown. Kayak and boat tours available.
Horner Park
Favorite city park by the river
Provecho Latin Provisions
delicious latin foods and drinks on the square!
Pizza Terra
Best thin crust pizza in NWI!
Blockhead Beerworks
Fun restaurant and drinks in Valparaiso- cute place to walk around or stay!
Miller Beach
Great beach/art town- Easy access on South shore Line from down town chicago Cool places- Tinys coffee, Vibrations Juice Bar
Montrose Dog Friendly Area
Dog-friendly beach! Can also purchase SUP ( stand up yoga) with your Pup classes on the lake
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
Dog Friendly Brewery, always fun events, bring your own food!
Maggie Daley Park
Beautiful family friendly park down town Chicago
Roots Market Café
Healthy local spot- All plant- based, GF options! Love their smoothies, juices and soups.
Avgo Breakfast and Lunch
Great near by breakfast and brunch spot
The American Factory by Journeyman Distillery
Huge Distillery with bar and restaurant close to DT valpo
Fuzzyline Brewing Co.
Grindhouse Cafe
great local coffee spot!