Things To Do

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Take the South Shore Line from East Chicago to Millennium Station, and walk three blocks west to Daley Plaza for an outdoor German-style Christmas Market. Train fares are $14 round trip.

Miller's Pub

'Tis the season for a Tom & Jerry!

South Shore Brewery Trail

Check out the map! Some of our favorites are 3 Floyds, New Oberpfalz, and Off Square Brewing.

The Shrine of Christ's Passion

Experience an interactive journey through the Passion of Christ, Mount Sinai, and the Hill of Tepeyac. Magnificent, life-size bronze sculptures and immersive landscapes depict the last days of Jesus Christ, the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments, and the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Dam Bar & Grill

This dive is our dam favorite!

Tavern On Main

Looking for a place to stop on your way to the reception? Grab a drink on the Square in Crown Point.

Albanese Confectionery - Factory Store

FLUID Coffee Roasters

Our favorite coffee in The Region. There are locations in Crown Point and Valpo.

Indiana Dunes State Park

Velvet Tiki

Riki and Niki love a good tiki! Polynesian meets Irish at this hidden gem by The Dunes.

Aftermath Cidery & Winery

Try a flight here, if beer isn't your thing.

Central Park Plaza Ice Rink

Ice skate under the Urschel Pavilion downtown Valpo. Admission is $7 and skate rentals are available for $5.

Stacks Bar and Grill

Our favorite rooftop eatery Downtown Valpo. Reservations are recommended.

Waiting Room

Journeyman at American Factory - Valparaiso, IN

One hour distillery tours & tastings are $15.

Radius

If you need a little hair of the dog that bit ya, Radius has loaded bloodies and $3 mimosas on Sundays.