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Experience Valpo

Experience Valpo

A list of local eateries and entertainment in the Valpo area.

Events	Entertainment
Central Park Plaza Market: DT Tues. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. June – October Valparaiso Popcorn Fest: DT 2nd Saturday in September valparaisoevents.com	Chicago Street Theater Memorial Opera House: DT Porter County Museum: DT Front Porch Music: DT
Breakfast	Desserts
Jimmy’s Café: $, DT, Cash only, student favorite Rise’n Roll: $, NC Family Express: $, NC, Square donuts and JavaWave coffee Le Peep: $$, North part of Valpo Suzie’s Cafe: $	Designer Desserts: $, DT Large cupcakes and fun colors Pat’s Ice Cream Parlor: $, DT Giant cones Valpo Velvet: $$ DT Locally made ice cream South Bend Chocolate Factory: $$ DT Fondue!
Shopping	Restaurants
Lifestyles: DT Toys, decorations, cook ware and other fun items Old World Market: DT Fresh bread, cheese, and exotic food items Sunrise Health Foods: NC Organic food and other items Galactic Greg’s: NC Comic books	Meditrina: $$, DT Mediterranean farm Roots Organic Café: $, DT Smoothies China House: $ (for lunch), DT $5 lunch specials Don Quijote: $$$, DT Tapas Pikk’s Tavern: $$, DT Try the fries and dipping sauces Stacks Bar & Grill: $$, DT Library-themed La Cabana: $, NC Delicious Mexican right next to campus El Amigo: $ Late-night must-visit El Salto: $$ North side of Valpo Industrial Revolution: $$, NC Eat & learn about American history Burgerhaus: $$ Get the fried pickles Pestos: $$ Italian Cuisine Schoop’s: $ Old-fashioned burger joint Valpo Viennas: $, DT Chunky’s Tacos Food Truck: $, NC Ricochet Tacos: $$, DT Furin Japanese Restaurant & Bar: $$, DT Classic Japanese cuisine and Sushi Louie Wingz and Catfish: $, NC
Pizza	Coffee Shops
Tony’s Place: $, DT Cash only, local favorite Greeks Pizzeria: $, DT Garlic Knots Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria: $$ Weekday Lunch Buffet Ben’s Soft Pretzels: $, DT Rolling Stonebaker: $, DT Tomato Bar: $$	Blackbird Café: $, DT Quiet, cozy, local favorite Uptown Café: $, NC Close by, gelato and local art Dagger Mountain Roastery: $, NC, Gourmet coffee Fluid Coffee Bar: $, DT
Outdoor Activity	Explore the Valpo Campus
Ogden Gardens Great for pictures ValPLAYso Fun activities Rogers Lakewood Park Hayrides, paddle boats, tubing in winter Forest Park Deep River Waterpark Ice skating in winter Creekside Golf 9 holes and driving range Zao Island Miniature golf & lazer tag Indiana Dunes Swim, hike and explore nature Central Park Plaza: DT Splash pad and many events County Line Orchard Apple picking, hayride, and apple donuts Ice Skating, DT	Student Bridge (“Kissing Bridge”) In the mid-1880’s, The Bridge was said to bring good luck to couples who could kiss for the entire time that a train was passing under the bridge. Cheer for the Beacons at a football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, or softball game. Bull Pen Built in 1936, while speaking from the center of the bullpen, your voice will echo. Try it out! Founders Rock Located in front of Heritage Hall, the 10-ton granite rock was acquired from a local farm in 1935. Dog Grave It is said that students who kiss George’s grave before finals will have good luck on their exams. Merlin the Tree Study under a beautiful old tree by the Chapel. Brauer Museum of Art Home to a nationally recognized collection of 19th, 20th, 21st century American Art Christmas Tree lighting and fireworks.

Key:

$: easy on a college budget

$$: good as a treat

$$$: special occasion or when your parents come to town

DT: downtown

NC: near campus

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