Valparaiso Bed and Breakfast Inns welcome you to the Vale of Paradise in northwest Indiana (not to be confused with our sister city of the same name in Chile, SA). Valparaiso sits just 15 minutes south of Lake Michigan in Porter County, one hour from downtown Chicago and South Bend (Notre Dame University). From the quaint courthouse on the square and boutiques to the campus of Valparaiso University, its Chapel of the Resurrection and Brauer Museum of Art - downtown Valparaiso can keep its visitors busy. Evenings can be spent at our many fine restuarants (Bistro 1-5-7, Bon Femme, Don Quijote's, Maria Elena's, Kelsey's), the local live theaters (Chicago Street Theater & Memorial Opera House), and, of course, follow-up with an ice cream cone at Pat's or that special coffee at Anneliesje's. Want some fresh air and a visit with nature - pick your direction. The Dunes National Lakeshore is 15 minutes north with its sand dunes and blow outs overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline to the west. The Kankakee River Basin provides wild life refuge and once a year sightings like the Sand Hill Cranes. Within the city is a series of community parks for walks, recreation or simple contemplation. And finally, want the quiet comfort of a stay in Valparaiso, but a day's outing to the big city, the South Shore Railroad provides a convenient 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minute train ride to the heart of Chicago without the hassle of driving or the cost of gas and parking.