Chriselle’s Guide for Great Experiences in the Area
Lunch and Dinner Faves
Great food and close to the cottage. Half price wine on Tuesdays.
Full bar. Don´t miss the "Marlini" martini and Marlene´s homemade desserts.
Dish Restaurant
3907 Calumet AveGreat food and close to the cottage. Half price wine on Tuesdays.
Full bar. Don´t miss the "Marlini" martini and Marlene´s homemade desserts.
Gourmet burgers. Good beer selection. Great outdoor space. Close to the cottage.
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Burgerhaus - Valparaiso
3304 Calumet AveGourmet burgers. Good beer selection. Great outdoor space. Close to the cottage.
Family owned with the best white pizza sauce. Subs and wings are very popular. Close to the cottage. Serve beer and wine.
Shoe's Pizzeria Inc
3300 Calumet AvenueFamily owned with the best white pizza sauce. Subs and wings are very popular. Close to the cottage. Serve beer and wine.
Family owned and close to the cottage. Full bar.
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Pesto's Italian Restaurant & Catering
3123 Calumet AveFamily owned and close to the cottage. Full bar.
Bangkok Thai and Sushi
2103 Calumet AvenueFamily friendly. Great lunch specials. Reasonably priced.
Greek family owned. Full bar and great outdoor dining. We recommend the Greek selections and their pizzas.
Martinis Steak & Seafood
1004 Calumet AveGreek family owned. Full bar and great outdoor dining. We recommend the Greek selections and their pizzas.
Upscale Mexican cuisine, specializing in seafood. Great beer and wine selection. Their wine based margaritas and fabulous. Attached to a Mexican market with foods from other Central and South American countries. Great fresh produce.
Velero's Restaurant
902 Calumet AvenueUpscale Mexican cuisine, specializing in seafood. Great beer and wine selection. Their wine based margaritas and fabulous. Attached to a Mexican market with foods from other Central and South American countries. Great fresh produce.
Only authentic Spanish restaurant in Indiana. Wonderful paellas, tapas, seafoods and wines. Our favorite is the black paella. Save room for Elena´s desserts. Live music most Fridays and Saturdays. Plan to make this an evening event.
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Don Quijote
119 E LincolnwayOnly authentic Spanish restaurant in Indiana. Wonderful paellas, tapas, seafoods and wines. Our favorite is the black paella. Save room for Elena´s desserts. Live music most Fridays and Saturdays. Plan to make this an evening event.
Fine dining menu with daily oyster options. Full bar. We love the caesar salad.
Main+Lincoln Restaurant
210 E LincolnwayFine dining menu with daily oyster options. Full bar. We love the caesar salad.
Family owned dining with Greek specialties. Full bar and great outdoor space. Get the moussaka if it is on the menu. Only place in town you can get saganaki.
Parea Restaurant & Lounge
69 Franklin StFamily owned dining with Greek specialties. Full bar and great outdoor space. Get the moussaka if it is on the menu. Only place in town you can get saganaki.
Gourmet tacos with all fresh ingredients. Full bar. Limited outdoor seating. Known for their drink specials.
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Ricochet Tacos
55 Franklin StGourmet tacos with all fresh ingredients. Full bar. Limited outdoor seating. Known for their drink specials.
Best vegan and vegetarian option in town. Locally owned with all fresh ingredients. Been and wine available. Daily flatbread specials and great swarma. My personal favorite restaurant. They don´t take reservations, so go early.
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Meditrina Market Cafe
24 Washington StBest vegan and vegetarian option in town. Locally owned with all fresh ingredients. Been and wine available. Daily flatbread specials and great swarma. My personal favorite restaurant. They don´t take reservations, so go early.
Furin Japanese Restaurant & Bar
21 LincolnwayAuthentic Japanese cuisine. Beer and wine.
Popular for their sushi, oysters and seafood. Full bar with outdoor dining option.
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Blue Point Oysters and Sushi Bar
13 E LincolnwayPopular for their sushi, oysters and seafood. Full bar with outdoor dining option.
Check out their bloody mary - it´s a meal in itself. Great burgers and sandwiches. Full bar.
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Radius
15 E LincolnwayCheck out their bloody mary - it´s a meal in itself. Great burgers and sandwiches. Full bar.
Great roof top dining, but must have reservations (do it early!). Full bar. You can have dinner in a library (actually, it´s the bar).
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Stacks Bar and Grill
175 W LincolnwayGreat roof top dining, but must have reservations (do it early!). Full bar. You can have dinner in a library (actually, it´s the bar).
Located inside Elements. Fresh made pasta. Don´t miss the meatballs and the lavender cheese cake. 21 and over only.
Albano's Pasta Shop
1555 Washington StLocated inside Elements. Fresh made pasta. Don´t miss the meatballs and the lavender cheese cake. 21 and over only.
Ecclectic menu and craft cocktails - check out The Buck. Great beer and wine selections as well. Family dining area and outdoor seating. Be prepared to wait.
Lincoln Flats
1 Napoleon StreetEcclectic menu and craft cocktails - check out The Buck. Great beer and wine selections as well. Family dining area and outdoor seating. Be prepared to wait.
Gourmet woodfired pizzas, salads and appetizers. Order at their window and go across the street to Central Park or next door at the picnic tables by the skating rink. You can also get carry cocktails and other drinks. Very limited indoor seating.
The Rolling Stonebaker
54 Lafayette StGourmet woodfired pizzas, salads and appetizers. Order at their window and go across the street to Central Park or next door at the picnic tables by the skating rink. You can also get carry cocktails and other drinks. Very limited indoor seating.
Great pizzas and sandwiches with fresh made ingredients. Full bar with a good selection of craft beers. Order ahead and drive through to pick your food.
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Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery
2310 Laporte AveGreat pizzas and sandwiches with fresh made ingredients. Full bar with a good selection of craft beers. Order ahead and drive through to pick your food.
Santo Taco
2310 Laporte AvenueLocally owned full Mexican menu. Street tacos on Tuesday for $1.99. Beer
Rudy's BBQ Shack
1305 Calumet AvenueLocally owned. You will not leave hungry. Beer and wine.
Mexican and Greek cuisine. Fresh meat counter and limited cheeses and salsa to purchase. Dollar Tacos on Mondays. Beer. Great for carry out.
Woodfire Meat Market and Deli
1202 Formula DrMexican and Greek cuisine. Fresh meat counter and limited cheeses and salsa to purchase. Dollar Tacos on Mondays. Beer. Great for carry out.
Peddlers Pizza Pub
5 LincolnwayLocally owned. Great sandwiches and pizza. Craft beers and wine.
Family owned for several generations. Originally by the university. Great pizzas, salads and sandwiches. Beer and wine.
Uncle Menny's Original Greek's Pizzeria
59 Indiana AvenueFamily owned for several generations. Originally by the university. Great pizzas, salads and sandwiches. Beer and wine.
Chesterton. Fabulous outdoor venue and great Italian food. Full bar. Great place to start/finish your day at the dunes.
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Lucrezia® Café
428 S Calumet RdChesterton. Fabulous outdoor venue and great Italian food. Full bar. Great place to start/finish your day at the dunes.
Chesterton. Only Indian food option in the area. Located in a former Long John Silvers. Don´t let that stop from enjoying authentic Indian cuisine.
Namaste India
715 Plaza DrChesterton. Only Indian food option in the area. Located in a former Long John Silvers. Don´t let that stop from enjoying authentic Indian cuisine.
Parks for walking, hiking and playing
Check the Valpo Park´s website for events.
Summer concerts and movies.
Splash pad most summer days.
Farmer´s Markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays with live music.
Beer, wine and food festivals.
Ice skating and rolling skating in season.
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Central Park Plaza
68 Lafayette StCheck the Valpo Park´s website for events.
Summer concerts and movies.
Splash pad most summer days.
Farmer´s Markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays with live music.
Beer, wine and food festivals.
Ice skating and rolling skating in season.
Glenrose Park North - ValPLAYso
1400 E Glendale BlvdAccessible playground with shelter and bathrooms.
Ogden Gardens Park
451 Harrison BlvdBeautiful Japanese garden, seasonal plantings and gazebo.
Near the cottage. Disc golf, picnic areas, fishing, boat cruises starting this summer. Sledding hill in the winter. Check the Valpo Parks website for more information.
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Rogers-Lakewood Park
5320 N Campbell StNear the cottage. Disc golf, picnic areas, fishing, boat cruises starting this summer. Sledding hill in the winter. Check the Valpo Parks website for more information.
Great hiking and running trails. Check the Porter County Parks website for special events (concerts, steam power tractor festival). Cross country skiing.
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Sunset Hill Farm County Park
775 Meridian RdGreat hiking and running trails. Check the Porter County Parks website for special events (concerts, steam power tractor festival). Cross country skiing.
Former girl scout camp. Beautiful walking trails and cross country skiing. Discover the ghost camp sites as you walk the trails.
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
109 West 700 NorthFormer girl scout camp. Beautiful walking trails and cross country skiing. Discover the ghost camp sites as you walk the trails.
Walking, mountain biking and cross country ski. Check the Valpo Parks website for more information.
Creekside Park
2355 Clifford RoadWalking, mountain biking and cross country ski. Check the Valpo Parks website for more information.
Beautiful walking trail through a restored prairie, display gardens, wetlands and woodlands. Be sure to check out the Railway Garden. Daily admission is $10 per carload. Check website for more information about special events.
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Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
450 W 100 NBeautiful walking trail through a restored prairie, display gardens, wetlands and woodlands. Be sure to check out the Railway Garden. Daily admission is $10 per carload. Check website for more information about special events.
Lovely walking trails. Sensational spring flowering trees. Check the Porter County Parks website for more information. Pick up some barbecue at Smokey´s Southern Barbecue across the road. (cash only)
Brincka Cross Gardens
425 E Furness RdLovely walking trails. Sensational spring flowering trees. Check the Porter County Parks website for more information. Pick up some barbecue at Smokey´s Southern Barbecue across the road. (cash only)
Wonderful park for the children. Visit the Veteran´s Memorial while you´re there.
Butterfly Meadows & Caterpillar Crossing
3210 N Campbell StWonderful park for the children. Visit the Veteran´s Memorial while you´re there.
Prairie Duneland Trail
Prairie Duneland TrailGreat for off road cycling and walking.
Trust your pgs to get you there. Totally worth the effort. Great sunsets, occasional music, pavilion with bathrooms and sometimes food. Access to walking trails and the beach.
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Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
100 Riverwalk DrTrust your pgs to get you there. Totally worth the effort. Great sunsets, occasional music, pavilion with bathrooms and sometimes food. Access to walking trails and the beach.
Breweries, Wineries, Meaderies, Cideries, oh my!
Ironwood Brewing Co.
6 Roosevelt RdOnly female owned brewery and brewer in Indiana. The local "Cheers Bar".
Misbeehavin' Meads
65 Franklin StA local favorite for the mead drinker.
Locally owned with limited food menu. Get a cider flight or one of the slushie concoctions. They host trivia nights, drag bingo nights and other fun events.
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Aftermath Cidery & Winery
15 Washington StLocally owned with limited food menu. Get a cider flight or one of the slushie concoctions. They host trivia nights, drag bingo nights and other fun events.
Great variety of wines, beer and cocktails. Live music on the weekends and open mike on Wednesday. Order some tasty Italian food from Albanos while you´re there. Fabulous outdoor seating. 21 and over
Elements Wine Bar
23 Washington StGreat variety of wines, beer and cocktails. Live music on the weekends and open mike on Wednesday. Order some tasty Italian food from Albanos while you´re there. Fabulous outdoor seating. 21 and over
Locally owned tap room featuring regional craft breweries. You can bring in food to enjoy with your beer.
Washington Street Tap Room
11 Washington StreetLocally owned tap room featuring regional craft breweries. You can bring in food to enjoy with your beer.
Family owned and operated urban boutique winery. Open Wednesday - Sunday afternoons.
Lambstone Cellars Winery
1555 W LincolnwayFamily owned and operated urban boutique winery. Open Wednesday - Sunday afternoons.
Worth the drive to this beautiful venue. You´ll most likely enjoy live music if you are there on the weekends. Good wine selection and light snack options.
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Anderson's Winery and Vineyard
430 E U.S. Hwy 6Worth the drive to this beautiful venue. You´ll most likely enjoy live music if you are there on the weekends. Good wine selection and light snack options.
Four Corners Winery
294 East 600 NorthNewly opened family owned tasting room and wedding venue in the country.
Great craft beers and hard seltzers. Check their website for live music. Trust your gps when it appears to be taking you on a wild goose chase. Please note: the hot link takes you to the old location. Use this address: 3705 Bowman Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Four Fathers Brewing LLC
3705 Bowman DriveGreat craft beers and hard seltzers. Check their website for live music. Trust your gps when it appears to be taking you on a wild goose chase. Please note: the hot link takes you to the old location. Use this address: 3705 Bowman Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Worth the drive to Chesterton. Open Thursday - Sunday. Check their website for hours open. Sunday brunch and beers 11-1.
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Hunter's Brewing
1535 S Calumet RdWorth the drive to Chesterton. Open Thursday - Sunday. Check their website for hours open. Sunday brunch and beers 11-1.
Great breakfast finds
Local chain of diners. You´ll feel like you´re in a 50s diner. Close to the cottage.
Schoop's Hamburgers
2816 Calumet AvenueLocal chain of diners. You´ll feel like you´re in a 50s diner. Close to the cottage.
Le Peep
3712 Calumet AveClose to the cottage. Friendly service and tasty food.
Phil-B's Cafe
908 Roosevelt RoadLocally owned and friendly service. They´re very busy and be prepared to wait.
Known for their baked goods - share one of the cinnamon rolls with your table. Worth the drive to the south side of town.
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Suzie's Cafe & Catering
1050 Southpoint CirKnown for their baked goods - share one of the cinnamon rolls with your table. Worth the drive to the south side of town.
Located in downtown Chesterton and a good place to stop on your way to the dunes or biking trail. 50s diner complete with juke box. Enormous menu - try the nests.
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Northside Diner and Food Truck
100 N Calumet RdLocated in downtown Chesterton and a good place to stop on your way to the dunes or biking trail. 50s diner complete with juke box. Enormous menu - try the nests.
Henze's Bakery
2105 Calumet AveBest donuts in town. Locally owned for decades.
Specialty stores and markets
Primarily Mexican foods, but also have staples from Central and South America. Best selection of fresh produce in the the area.
El Sabor Poblano Fresh Market
902 Calumet AvenuePrimarily Mexican foods, but also have staples from Central and South America. Best selection of fresh produce in the the area.
Gourmet foods and wine. Known for their charcuteries. Pick up some tasty foods before going to Central Park for a concert.
Old World Market
76 S Washington StGourmet foods and wine. Known for their charcuteries. Pick up some tasty foods before going to Central Park for a concert.
French patisserie with a selection of savory and sweet delicacies. You will also find them at the Farmer´s Market on Tuesday´s and Saturday´s at Central Plaza in the summer.
BAO's PASTRY
12 Jefferson StreetFrench patisserie with a selection of savory and sweet delicacies. You will also find them at the Farmer´s Market on Tuesday´s and Saturday´s at Central Plaza in the summer.
Valpo´s only fishmonger. Best selection of fresh fish and seafood in the area. Check their website or Facebook for their special offerings.
McGowan & Sons
1607 Burlington Beach RoadValpo´s only fishmonger. Best selection of fresh fish and seafood in the area. Check their website or Facebook for their special offerings.
Designer Desserts
56 LincolnwayGourmet cupcakes and cakes.
KupKates Custom Cakes
206 Elm StreetYum!
Spanish owned restaurant and store. Get your paella pan and all the ingredients plus other spanish foods and wines. Stop in the restaurant to request they open the shop.
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Don Quijote
119 E LincolnwaySpanish owned restaurant and store. Get your paella pan and all the ingredients plus other spanish foods and wines. Stop in the restaurant to request they open the shop.
Local butcher shop and specialty shop. Check out their fresh salads, deli selections and frozen house made entrees.
Beef Mart of Valparaiso
614 Roosevelt RdLocal butcher shop and specialty shop. Check out their fresh salads, deli selections and frozen house made entrees.
Local coffee spots...no chains
Local coffee roaster with great indoor space. They only use oatmilk and you´ll be surprised at how good it is.
Dagger Mountain Roastery
3205 Cascade DriveLocal coffee roaster with great indoor space. They only use oatmilk and you´ll be surprised at how good it is.
Local family owned chain with 2 locations in Valpo. Vegan options and creative concoctions. Their roastery is located at their Michigan City location. Limited food menu. Outdoor seating.
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FLUID Coffeebar
159 W LincolnwayLocal family owned chain with 2 locations in Valpo. Vegan options and creative concoctions. Their roastery is located at their Michigan City location. Limited food menu. Outdoor seating.
Located near the university. Great drinks and food options. Sit by the fireplace in the winter with your warm drink. Outdoor seating.
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Uptown Cafe
1400 LincolnwayLocated near the university. Great drinks and food options. Sit by the fireplace in the winter with your warm drink. Outdoor seating.
Popular spot for drinks and food. Limited outdoor seating. Bring your book and stay a while.
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Blackbird Cafe
114 E LincolnwayPopular spot for drinks and food. Limited outdoor seating. Bring your book and stay a while.
Neighborhoods
Drive by the World´s Fair Century of Progress homes on the lake. Visit Kemil Beach.
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Beverly Shores
Drive by the World´s Fair Century of Progress homes on the lake. Visit Kemil Beach.
Beautiful beach, great hiking trails, newly restored pavilion. Get there early for good parking.
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Beautiful beach, great hiking trails, newly restored pavilion. Get there early for good parking.