Valparaiso Staycation Itinerary – Journey Indiana

Located simply 14 miles south of the Indiana Dunes National Park sits Northwest Indiana’s hidden gem – the town of Valparaiso (nicknamed Valpo). With 19 metropolis parks, many miles of pathways and trails, year-round neighborhood occasions and charming neighborhoods, you’ll wish to make Valpo your new go-to vacation spot. Whether you’re in search of a getaway with pals, a enjoyable street journey with the household or a worry-free staycation along with your associate, a weekend discovering Valpo’s thriving, Hallmark-movie-worthy historic downtown is the proper match!

EAT & DRINK
From smoked ribs to sushi and wood-fired pizza to handcrafted burgers, there’s a restaurant downtown to fulfill all tastebuds. Both high-quality diners and informal connoisseurs have ample choices with over 35 eating places, espresso retailers and bars. And the dessert decisions are mouthwatering with the whole lot from genuine French pastries to gourmand cupcakes to domestically made ice cream. Be certain to take a look at Be Good Juicerie, Blockhead Beerworks, Designer Desserts, FLUID Coffee Roasters, Journeyman Distillery, Peddlers Pizza Pub, Super Submarine, Valpo Velvet and Waiting Room.

SHOP
Spend the day discovering one-of-a-kind paintings, dwelling décor, clothes and accessories at greater than 20 domestically owned, distinctive downtown retailers. Get your purchasing repair as you uncover a various array of things, from handcrafted presents and artisanal items to classic treasures and the newest style kinds. Find treasures at ELLA JAYMS, Indie Indie Bang Bang, Lifestyles, Old World Market, Pickles, Pieces of Jayde, Rocket Fizz, Scented Science, Six Cypress Boutique, The Spice & Tea Exchange and the seasonal Valpo Market.

PLAY
Enjoy year-round enjoyable in downtown Valpo as you exhibit your ice-skating expertise in winter and frolic on the splash pad through the hotter months at Central Park Plaza. Find one thing for everybody with family-friendly occasions just like the Summer Outdoor Movies, the Summer Concert Series, Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Holly Days and 21+ occasions, together with Valpo Brewfest and the Valparaiso Wine Festival. Don’t miss the long-lasting Popcorn Festival, held each September, which celebrates the unique dwelling of Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn empire and consists of over 325 distributors, the Popcorn Parade, the Ultimate Poppin’ Play Zone, stay music and a beer tent.

EXPLORE
Stroll across the courthouse sq. and cease on the PoCo Muse to catch an exhibition and be taught concerning the wealthy historical past of Porter County. Then have your digital camera prepared as you discover the various enjoyable, vibrant out of doors murals all through downtown. Discover all of the Birds of Paradise – a sculpture scavenger hunt – and don’t overlook to pop by Central Park Plaza for a photograph with Orville Redenbacher’s statue. And lastly, remember to have a good time performing arts by catching a live performance or present on the Memorial Opera House or Chicago Street Theatre.

Visit valparaisoevents.com for a full retail and restaurant record, together with these positioned exterior of downtown, and use the calendar function to find a enjoyable competition or occasion to attend when you’re visiting. See you quickly!