#Aftermath valpo series

My favorite is La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant. Valparaiso is lucky because we have almost too many to count!

Lunch at La Cabaña Mexican RestaurantĮvery great town has an even greater local Mexican restaurant. The white gazebo at the front of the garden is a sight well-known to Valparaiso natives and is the perfect spot to enjoy the changing fall leaves. Its Japanese garden, trails and bridges, and large array of flowers make it a popular spot for engagements and wedding ceremonies. It is a botanical garden located near downtown Valparaiso. Best Things to do in Valparaiso IndianaĪnother beautiful park is Ogden Gardens. From great downtown dining and breweries, to parks, orchards, and gardens… this itinerary is what I recommend for a fall day in Northwest Indiana.ĭo you love road trips, too? Check out this list of road trip essentials. There are things in Valparaiso I crave when I return. It’s a great day trip from the Windy City. Meaning “The Vale of Paradise,” it is the home of Valparaiso University and Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn kingdom, neighbor to the towns on the shores of Lake Michigan, and located a short drive from the great city of Chicago. It’s one of my favorite things, especially in the fall. While I love long drives, I have to say the short trip from my college in West Lafayette to my hometown in northern Indiana makes me giddy. My family started making the 20-hour drive to Florida every year when we were super little, and I’ve craved being in the car ever since.

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This piece is part of a series of articles submitted to The Local Tourist through a cooperation with a 400-level travel writing class at Purdue University.