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Valparaiso (Indiana)

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Valparaiso[1] is a city in Porter County, in Northwestern Indiana.

[edit] Get in

  • V-line [2] - runs a shuttle bus service Friday-Sunday to and from the South Shore Line's Dune Park train station in Chesterton once every two hours (the trip takes half an hour each way, give or take five minutes)

[edit] Get around

  • V-line [3] - city bus service includes four routes that connect to various destinations throughout the city. Red and Brown Line run all week, while Yellow and Green line run Monday-Saturday. The Brown Line doesn't run when Valparaiso University is not in session.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383, (219) 464-5365 (fax: (219) 464-5244), [4].  edit
  • Indiana Aviation Museum, 4601 Murvihill Road Valparaiso, IN 46383, 219-548-3123 (fax: 219-929-1349), [5]. Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm (May - October).  edit
  • The Old Jail Museum, 153 Franklin Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383, (219) 465-3595, [6].  edit
  • Valparaiso University, [7].  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival [8]
  • Chicago Street Theatre [9]
  • Valparaiso Memorial Opera House [10]
  • Valparaiso University Theatre [11]

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Kelsey's Steak House [12] 2300 Morthland Dr. +1 219 465-4022. Infamous regional steakhouse known for their "6 Lb. Challenge." Eat three 32-oz top sirloin steaks, potato, salad and bread within one hour and your dinner is free. If not, you get to pay a big $42.95. You have to make reservations to take "the challenge" and if you win you get your picture on the website. Fresh seafood and steak is served up all evening. The earlier you arrive the better - grab a late lunch or early dinner - around 4pm - or you'll be swarmed by families, retirees, and large parties. Closed Mondays.

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Best Western Expressway Inn, 760 Morthland Drive, +1 219 464-8555, Fax: +1 219 477-2492, [13].
  • Courtyard Valparaiso, 2301 E. Morthland Drive-U.S. 30 East, +1 219 465-1700, Fax: +1 219 477-2430, [14].
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Valparaiso, 2101 E Morthland Drive, +1 219 465-6225, Fax: +1 219 464-9590, [15].

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

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