With sophistication of the city mixed with a quaint small-town feel, Valparaiso is a gem that only Northwest Indiana can offer. Valparaiso is a great place to visit and live in Northwest Indiana, rich in fun, excitement and culture. Family focused and volunteer-oriented, Valparaiso features a wide variety of hometown attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and side-street cafes, antique and specialty shops and nightlife, including:

Indiana Dunes State Park	Memorial Opera House	Northwest Indiana Symphony	Golf Courses
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens	Brauer Museum of Art	49er Drive-In Theater	Pines Peak Ski Area
Front Porch Music	Anderson’s Orchard & Winery	Farmer’s Market	Chicago Street Theatre

And much, much more!

Valparaiso is home of the annual Popcorn Festival, held on the first Saturday after Labor Day. This fun-filled day of popcorn deliciousness honors Orville Redenbacher, a former resident who built a popcorn factory right in Valparaiso. Redenbacher participated in most of the festival's parades until his death in 1995. The festival also features racing events and a balloon launch in addition to typical fair activities.

Valparaiso is also home of the distinguished Valparaiso University and is just an hour east of Chicago. V-Line buses stop at the South Shore Line for fast and easy access to the Windy City and all its accommodations.

When you visit Livemercial, be sure to take some time to see the sights of Valparaiso as well!