Shopping & Dining

There are many places in Valparaiso to get what you need for the upcoming year. On-campus and off-campus students will need different things, though, so if you have questions about these things, please do not hesitate to ask International Programs.

Wal-Mart: 2400 Morthland Drive 219.465.2799	Target: 2420 LaPorte Avenue 219.531.6448	Strack & Van Til: 2800 Calumet Avenue 2168 West US Highway 30 219.464.3571
Westfield-Southlake Shopping Center: 2109 Southlake Mall Merrillville, IN 46410 219.738.2260	Town and Country: 1605 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 219.464.8606	Aldi: 2906 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 855.955.2534

Dining

Please check this link for more dining options.

There are many places to dine in Valparaiso, ranging from fast food to fine-dining restaurants, as well as many ethnic restaurants. Explore the town and find everything that Valparaiso has to offer! Don’t forget to travel to Merrillville as well, where you can find a much more diverse selection of restaurants.

Shopping Note: “Sales Tax”- In the state of Indiana, you will be charged a tax of 7 percent on every purchase except essential grocery items. This tax is calculated at the register and is not included in the price marked on the product.