Susan & David
Things to Do
Washington Park Zoo
Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
Paviliion and Beach House
Washington Park Beach
Beautiful beach with Indiana’s only working lighthouse. Walk the pier out to see it!
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Old Lighthouse Museum
Indiana Dunes National Park Chellberg Farm
Indiana Dunes National Park Bailly Homestead
Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes State Park
https://www.southshorecva.com Good site for overall things to do in the area https://www.flipsnack.com/indianadunes/2020-activities-guide_master-flipsnack.html
Kemil Beach
On clear days at many of the Indiana Dunes beaches, you can often see the Chicago skyline No lifeguard on duty here.
Lake view Beach
One of Susan’s childhood favorite beaches!
West Beach
Porter Beach
The 3 Dune Challenge
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
Friendship Botanic Gardens
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
18th Street Brewery
The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club
They offer Brew Bus Brew tours!
Albanese Candy Factory Outlet
For candy lovers, check out the home manufacturing site and store of Albanese Candy. Get yo’self some gummy bears!
Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks started out as a working Dairy Farm, but has grown to an adventure destination of agriculture, great food, and events. They have a modern farmhouse hotel by Marriott on-site!
Mascot Hall Of Fame
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
Harbor Country Adventures
Blockhead Beerworks
Pikk's Tavern
A Valpo fan favorite restaurant
Central Park Plaza
Visit the Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso, IN - a park in the center of downtown with an amphitheater, splash pad, and a bronze statue of Orville Redenbacher. Orville popcorn originated in Valparaiso!
Valparaiso University
Visit the small Lutheran university in Valparaiso - see the historic Chapel of the Resurrection, know for its unique architecture.
Rotary Garden
A joint endeavor by the public library and the city, the garden is a unique outdoor, interactive library experience!
Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center
Ideal for kids 9 and under- a great place to learn through play!
County Line Orchard
Memorial Opera House
1871 Porter County Jail
Gibson Woods Nature Preserve
Journeyman Distillery
Running Vines Winery
Aftermath Cidery & Winery
Anderson's Winery and Vineyard
Shady Creek Winery
Stacks Bar and Grill
One of Dave and Susan’s favorite hangouts in Valpo!
Chesterton’s European Market
Great Farmers Market on Saturdays in downtown Chesterton!
Zao Island
Mini golf, go carts, arcade, laser tag, batting cages
Barker Mansion
Marquette Park Beach
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Swingbelly's
1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Homes
5 historic homes that were a part of the Chicago World’s Fair were moved by barge to the shores of Lake Michigan in Indiana. These are now being restored to their original states, with some modern amenities.
Gary SouthShore RailCats
Local minor league baseball team!
FLUID Coffee Roasters
Daves Northwest Indiana coffee obsession! Cool, edgy vibe, great coffee drinks! 3 in the area - Valparaiso location 159 W Lincolnway 46383
Blackbird Cafe
Susan’s longtime favorite coffee place - this one’s been around since my high school days!
Marina Way
Nice Marina with a long walk pier out over the water.
Don Quijote
One of Valparaiso’s oldest restaurants; authentic Spanish cuisine - owned by Carlos Rivera who is originally from Spain.
Warren Dunes State Park
Speakeasy at the Spa- Pizzeria Uno
Chicago
Chicago isn't far away! Countless things to do there if you would like to spend time there!
Sunset Grille Rooftop Cantina & Beach Concession
Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
Mateys Restaurant
Sunset Grille Rooftop Cantina & Beach Concession
