A local’s guide on where to eat in Valpo. The small city of Valparaiso, Indiana, has a lot of great restaurants and sweet shops to choose from.
Basics about Valparaiso, Indiana, (Valpo for short), a small city with some nice surprises. It’s located just an hour southeast of Chicago in Porter County.
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest (formerly Taltree Arboretum) is one of Northwest Indiana’s hidden gems. Since it’s just a few minutes from my mom’s house in Valparaiso, I decided to take advantage and visit while on a trip home. It’s a place I had driven past countless times.
NOTE: The Valparaiso Fire Museum is permanently closed.
The Valparaiso Fire Museum is a great place to learn about the history of firefighting. It’s outside the downtown area but worth a visit.
Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, is a great place to spend some time. It’s full of great restaurants, nice shops, and is family-friendly.
The Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse) contains exhibits related to the history of Porter County, Indiana. It sits on the southeast corner of the square in downtown Valparaiso.
Valparaiso University is a private Lutheran university in Valparaiso, Indiana. It’s most famous for its men’s basketball team.