We like to pick unique spots. It nice to go somewhere we can’t easily recreate at home, whether it’s a local favorite, a place with a fun vibe, or a cuisine we don’t usually cook.
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Taste of NWI & SW Michigan
Brews & Views
Mind • Body • Energy
Fresh Air Adventures
Pumpkins & Parties
Rise and Dine
Taste of NWI & SW Michigan
Favorite eats and must-try restaurants
Amazing atmosphere, great food, great service. We love the dinner for 2
Brewster's New Buffalo
Sunday Bloody Mary/ mimosa specials!
Buck Burgers & Brew
Third level/ outdoor area has a great atmosphere and great food.
Stacks Bar and Grill
Great place with great food & great service. Prices are reasonable.
Cappo's
Their pizza is so good. We get the thin crust but deep dish and wings are delicious also
Bam Pizza Company
My favorite is the chicken burrito with fajita veggies
Tocayos | Portage IN
Taco Tuesday!! $5 house margaritas and $2 tacos.
El Salto Mexican Restaurant
Fantastic for outside drinks. There is stuff to keep the kids busy.
SideYard
Second level outdoor great view of the lake and great atmosphere.
Drift on Pine
We always sit on the beautiful patio but the inside looks nice too.
Trailyard by Shady Creek Winery
Good drinks, good food, BINGO on Tuesdays!
Union Pier Social
Patio with a river view. And they now have draft beer 🍻
Bridges Waterside Grille
Open at 11am. You cannot beat these bloody Mary’s
Valparaiso's best restaurant | Radius - Valpo
Brews & Views
Go-to spots for the best craft beer and taproom experiences
Love there outside upstairs bar area (21+)
Beer Church Brewing Co.
The outside bar is amazing and has TVs
Zorn Brewery & Restaurant
They have the best beer. Their food is good also. They have a small outdoor patio.
Greenbush Brewing Co.
Love the vibes here. They recently added a brewery. They also have a nice outdoor area and party space.
Journeyman Distillery
Fantastic outside area with Adirondack chairs and fire pits.
Haymarket Brewery & Taproom
Mind • Body • Energy
Tips, workouts, and motivation to stay strong, healthy, and balanced
Love it here. Such a good workout in 45 minutes.
Hot Body Pilates
15lb weighted vest I wear when I walk. Burn more calories with the same effort :)
NATURELUX Weighted Vest 5-30lbs with Stripe
Place for yoga mat, plenty of room for phone/keys/water bottle.
ESVAN Yoga Mat Bag with Multi Pockets for Women
Fresh Air Adventures
My favorite spots to walk and unwind.
Right in town but beautiful trails for an easy walk.
Coffee Creek Preserve
Several trails here. And the beach is nice too. Lupines in spring are beautiful.
West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park
The fall leaves here are incredible. One trail leads to an old graveyard that is pretty cool.
Indiana Dunes National Park Bailly Homestead
Hiking and biking. Lots of wooded trails and scenic river views.
Portage Imagination Glen Park
Lots of walking and biking trails. After you can have a glass of wine at the winery or hit some balls at the driving range
Creekside Park
Pumpkins & Parties
Everything you need for a spooktacular season 🎃 Festivals, parties, pumpkin patches, and all the fun Halloween traditions.
The best spot for pumpkins & their doughnuts are absolutely delicious! A must-visit for fall treats and cozy seasonal vibes.
Family Fun At County Line Orchard!
More fun for adults than kids. So many insta worthy photo ops
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up | Chicago's Largest Fall Pumpkin Patch
Rise and Dine
A collection of breakfast and brunch spots that make mornings better 🍳
Great breakfast, great service. Bloody Mary’s and mimosas 🥂
Nextdoor at Birdie's
People love this breakfast restaurant for its innovative space and coffee, I love the the breakfast, brunch & AM cocktails
Maple + Bacon | Breakfast Restaurant Valparaiso, IN
