Food scene
Ricochet Tacos
55 Franklin StThe Rolling Stonebaker
54 Lafayette StEl Amigo is the best dive taco place. Always ready in 5 minutes. And it’s only 5 minutes from the cottage!
El Amigo Restaurant
3032 Calumet AvenueEl Amigo is the best dive taco place. Always ready in 5 minutes. And it’s only 5 minutes from the cottage!
Chunky's Tacos
1603 E LincolnwayBeggars Pizza - Valparaiso
3518 Calumet AveGelsosomo's Pizzeria Valparaiso
2605 Laporte AvenueValpo Velvet Shoppe
57 Monroe StGet your morning coffee and fresh made pastry. It’s always fun to check out local coffee shops. They also have sandwiches and soup.
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Blackbird Cafe
114 E LincolnwayGet your morning coffee and fresh made pastry. It’s always fun to check out local coffee shops. They also have sandwiches and soup.
Great smoothies and healthy food options. Right in the heart of downtown Valparaiso.
Roots Organic Juice Café
108 E LincolnwayGreat smoothies and healthy food options. Right in the heart of downtown Valparaiso.
Kelsey's Steak & Seafood
2300 Morthland DrCall ahead to have a charcuterie board prepared for your event. Also a great place to order sandwiches and snacks to go.
Old World Market
76 S Washington StCall ahead to have a charcuterie board prepared for your event. Also a great place to order sandwiches and snacks to go.
Adorable Mediterranean restaurant. The food is fresh and delicious. Perfect for a date night or girls night!
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Meditrina Market Cafe
24 Washington StAdorable Mediterranean restaurant. The food is fresh and delicious. Perfect for a date night or girls night!
Nature stuff
Beautiful trails! Featuring a 5 mile loop that take you to the beach on Lake Michigan. Admission is free. Parking is limited. The earlier you arrive at the peak season the better.
Cowles Bog
Beautiful trails! Featuring a 5 mile loop that take you to the beach on Lake Michigan. Admission is free. Parking is limited. The earlier you arrive at the peak season the better.
Hang out at the beach or hike any of the 10 amazing trails! There is a daily admission charge for each car with a different price for in state and out of state license plates.
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State ParkHang out at the beach or hike any of the 10 amazing trails! There is a daily admission charge for each car with a different price for in state and out of state license plates.
There is a giant train set and many shorter trails. As well as goats and a small outdoor music play area for children. Admission is charged per person at $10.
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Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
450 W 100 NThere is a giant train set and many shorter trails. As well as goats and a small outdoor music play area for children. Admission is charged per person at $10.
Rogers Lakewood Park is another great spot for fishing. There is also a playground for children. As well as shelters for picnics. Admission is usually free.
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Rogers-Lakewood Park
5320 N Campbell StRogers Lakewood Park is another great spot for fishing. There is also a playground for children. As well as shelters for picnics. Admission is usually free.
Prairie Duneland Trail
Prairie Duneland TrailIndiana-Dunes-Nationalpark
1215 North State Road 49Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
2401 Village PointEasy primarily flat hikes/walks.
Fishing
Here you can purchase bait and obtain a fishing license.
Country Bait & Taxidermy Shop
2 1/2 W U.S. Hwy 6General info
The visitor center has trail maps and info about the area. It is on the way to the Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center
1215 N State Rd 49Groceries
This is the closest grocery store to the cottage. They have a nice selection and quality items.
Strack & Van Til
2800 Calumet AveTown & Country
1605 Calumet AveThis grocery store is less expensive than stracks.
The Beef Mart is the absolute best place to get all your cookout stuff! Amazing steaks, hamburger, sausages and chicken. They also have premise sides and a small grocery section.
Beef Mart of Valparaiso
614 Roosevelt RdThe Beef Mart is the absolute best place to get all your cookout stuff! Amazing steaks, hamburger, sausages and chicken. They also have premise sides and a small grocery section.
24 hour gas station with firewood
This gas station is open 24 hours. Located at 2605 calumet ave in Valparaiso. They also have firewood bundles for sale.
Family Express
252 State Rte 130Local Activities
Central Park Plaza
68 Lafayette StThe downtown central plaza has farmers markets, splash pad, and concerts.
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Central Park Plaza
68 Lafayette StThe downtown central plaza has farmers markets, splash pad, and concerts.
Chesterton’s European Market
220 BroadwayZao Island
1050 Horse Prairie Ave49'er Drive-in
675 N Calumet Ave