Hidden away in rural northwestern Indiana, the city of Valparaiso is a charming university town filled with inviting parks, peaceful residential neighborhoods, and unique shops. Families will enjoy the trails and gardens of the Gabis Arboretum, the drive-in movie theater, and the entertainment center at Zao Island, but there are also cultural attractions like a theater, an art museum, and an opera house. The city also hosts all sorts of events throughout the year, including a summer market in the Central Park Plaza, a popular Brewfest, and the annual Popcorn Festival, held in honor of popcorn magnate Orville Redenbacher.

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