Downtown Valparaiso

• Central Park Plaza

• Valparaiso Events

• Memorial Opera House

• The Press - Book and coffee shop

Zao Island - Family entertainment center with mini golf, a coaster, go karts, batting cages, laser tag, and a game room

Gabis Arboretum - 300 acres of gardens and trails, including a Railway Garden with model trains

49’er Drive-In Theatre

Valpo Parks - Parks, discgolf, fishing, golf, campfires, trails, and events

ValPlayso - 9-acre community park with a 17,000-square-foot fully accessible playground for children ages 2-12, featuring a shelter, wooded area, and open space.

Ogden Botanical Garden - This 4-acre community park showcases beautiful floral displays of annuals, perennials, a rose garden, and diverse tree species. A Japanese garden features bridges, a koi pond, a tea house, and a fountain.

Inman’s Bowling & Recreation Center - Bowling, pool tables, billiards, and video game arcade

Hot Shop Glass Blowing - Classes, galleries, and events/shows

Board & Brush - DIY wood sign and wood project workshop

Countyline Orchard - Apple, pumpkin, and sunflower picking; a barn full of baked goods, preserves, cider, and gifts; bee yurts; live music; corn maze; kids farm  with pigs, goats, rabbits, and other animals; and the famous “Moo Choo” children’s train ride

Fairway Indoor Golf

Harbor County Adventures - Cocktail cruise, lake tour, sunset cruise, water sports

Indiana Dunes

• Beaches, Trails, and Parks Guide

• National Park

• State Park

• Things To Do at Indiana Dunes - Beaches, Biking, Bird Watching, Camping, Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Geocaching, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding, Programs, Picnic, Stargazing, and Guided Tours

Lake County Parks & Recreation

• Astronomy, Bicycling, Birding, Discgolf, Fishing, Geocaching, Golf, Hayrides, Hiking, Horse Riding, Photography, Picnicking, and Playgrounds

• Deep River County Park - 1,362 acres with historic buildings, a grist mill, gazebo, fishing, canoe launch, playground, and vintage baseball

• Lemon Lake - 402 acres, 5 disc golf courses, playgrounds, BBQ facilities, fishing, walking trails, playground, sand volleyball, and a large open dog park

• Stoney Run - Fishing, playgrounds, hiking trails, shelters, volleyball

• Cedar Creek - Golf course and driving range

• Turkey Creek - Golf course

Ride the train on the South Shore Line into Chicago