Eric's Guidebook

Eric
Eric's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Unique ecology where Lake Michigan meets Indiana. Hiking, beaches, wildlife, and more.
141 locals recommend
Indiana Dunes National Park
1215 North State Road 49
141 locals recommend
Unique ecology where Lake Michigan meets Indiana. Hiking, beaches, wildlife, and more.

Shopping

Local treasure with items you won't find anywhere else.
Society
105 E Lincolnway
From tea and candles to artwork, Lifestyles is a shop you will want to visit.
Lifestyles-The Gallery
122 E Lincolnway
From tea and candles to artwork, Lifestyles is a shop you will want to visit.

Events

Year round activities for the whole family. Holiday activities and ice skating in the winter. Farmers market, concerts, festivals, and splash pad in the summer.
14 locals recommend
Central Park Plaza
68 Lafayette St
14 locals recommend
Year round activities for the whole family. Holiday activities and ice skating in the winter. Farmers market, concerts, festivals, and splash pad in the summer.

Food scene

Eric's favorite pizza (best in the Region)
Duneland Pizza
520 Broadway
Eric's favorite pizza (best in the Region)
Jenny's favorite pizza (not as good as Duneland)
AJ's Pizza Co
3050 Matson Street
Jenny's favorite pizza (not as good as Duneland)
Gourmet tacos, different but good. Jenny really loves the tuna nachos.
14 locals recommend
Ricochet Tacos
55 Franklin St
14 locals recommend
Gourmet tacos, different but good. Jenny really loves the tuna nachos.
This family owned business is across the street from the house. Great drinks and atmosphere.
FLUID Coffee Roasters
260 Franklin Street
This family owned business is across the street from the house. Great drinks and atmosphere.
Ice cream is made right here in Valpo. Great treats, and don't count out the food either.
8 locals recommend
Valpo Velvet Shoppe
57 Monroe St
8 locals recommend
Ice cream is made right here in Valpo. Great treats, and don't count out the food either.
The best burgers! Enough said.
8 locals recommend
Burgerhaus - Valparaiso
3304 Calumet Ave
8 locals recommend
The best burgers! Enough said.
Hungry for an all-American, fantastic, diner-style burger? Schoop's is the place.
Schoop's Hamburgers
2816 Calumet Avenue
Hungry for an all-American, fantastic, diner-style burger? Schoop's is the place.
Kids loooooove the cupcakes at Designer Desserts. (Most adults do too)
10 locals recommend
Designer Desserts
56 Lincolnway
10 locals recommend
Kids loooooove the cupcakes at Designer Desserts. (Most adults do too)
Best donuts. Period.
Henze's Bakery
2105 Calumet Ave
Best donuts. Period.
Gourmet Mexican. Soooo good!
Velero's Restaurant
902 Calumet Avenue
Gourmet Mexican. Soooo good!
Eric's favorite coffee shop. And the scones are amazing.
6 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe
1400 Lincolnway
6 locals recommend
Eric's favorite coffee shop. And the scones are amazing.

Activities

Arcade games, mini golf, go-carts, laser tag, and surprisingly good pizza (one of the best in Valpo).
22 locals recommend
Zao Island
1050 Horse Prairie Ave
22 locals recommend
Arcade games, mini golf, go-carts, laser tag, and surprisingly good pizza (one of the best in Valpo).

City advice

Useful phrases

Valpo

"Valpo" is how we shorten the name of our city.