Indoor Activities in Valparaiso, IN

  • TripBuzz found 58 things to do indoors in the Valparaiso area. From Memorial Opera House to Zao Island, Valparaiso offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 65 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 46 different types of things to do inside in or near Valparaiso, Indiana. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Opera Houses, Theaters, Bowling and Laser Tag.
  • There are 11 indoor activities in Valparaiso, and 47 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Michigan City, Gary, Merrillville and Chesterton.
  • TripBuzz found 58 things to do indoors in the Valparaiso area. From Memorial Opera House to Zao Island, Valparaiso offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 65 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 46 different types of things to do inside in or near Valparaiso, Indiana. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Opera Houses, Theaters, Bowling and Laser Tag.
  • There are 11 indoor activities in Valparaiso, and 47 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Michigan City, Gary, Merrillville and Chesterton.
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Pairs partake in the classic American meal of hot dogs, potato chips, and pop at a friendly, no-frill eatery
0.5 Miles
90% 30 votes
Opera Houses 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Built as a tribute for the veterans of the Civil War in 1893, the Memorial Opera House can welcome 364 visitors at a time. It was the host of musical and drama plays, while also being rented for special events such as weddings and graduations.
1.1 Miles
70% 50 votes
Laser Tag 1050 Horse Prairie Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
Zao Island features a range of recreational activities including batting cages, mini golf, laser tag, go karts, bumper cars and an arcade. Zao Island also has a real alligator exhibit where patrons can feed the alligators from a pole.
1.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Museum 1709 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Part of the Valparaiso University campus, the Brauer Museum of Art is an art museum featuring a collection of 19th, 20th, and 21st-century American art. This collection includes art by Frederic Edwin Church, Childe Hassam, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Ed Paschke.
2.0 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 3201 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Inman's Bowling and Recreation features 32 bowling lanes, a miniature golf course, a roller skating rink and go-karts. The center also offers event rooms, video and redemption games, bounce houses and a snack bar.
0.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Opera Houses 154 Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
The award-winning theatre company housed within the Chicago Street Theatre performs a wide range of plays, including the classics and new productions throughout the year. The venue holds 130 seats in a stadium-style arrangement so that good views of the stage can be achieved by all audience members.
4.3 Miles
86% 86 votes
Theaters 675 N. Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
With over 50 years of screenings, 49er Drive-In Theatre was one of the USA Today's Top Ten Drive Ins, while also being two timer winner of the Rose Award. Pizzas and other specialties can be served during the movies.
0.2 Miles
86% 21 votes
Theaters 154 W. Chicago St., Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Accommodating 130 theatre-goers at a time, Chicago Street Theatre held its first play in 1955, staging since then children's plays, musicals, comedies and dramas. It is the home of the festival Kids CTG.
2.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 700 Porter's Vale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Cinemark at Valparaiso displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service ticketing, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
0.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Music Venue Central Park Plz, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
Part of Central Park Plaza, Porter Health Amphitheater is an outdoor stage with ample lighting. A common venue for musical concerts in the summer time, it is surrounded by a splash pad and children's play area.
0.4 Miles
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History Museums 153 S. Franklin Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 MoreLess Info
The Porter County Museum was first established in 1916 when the local historical society gathered a large collection of local artifacts to celebrate the town's centennial. The museum remains open daily with guided tours, traveling exhibitions, and educational programs.
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