About Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso is part of the Gary metro area of Indiana and is probably most famous as the home of Orville Redenbacher ~ America's Popcorn King! Major attractions include the Indiana Aviation Museum and Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. Every September there is the Popcorn Festival and Parade which offers lots of family fun for kids of all ages. One of the biggest companies in Valparaiso is Elite Crete Systems who specialize in decorative and stamped concrete. It is also the home of Valparaiso University ~ also one of the largest employers. While visiting be sure to check out at least one of the 13 parks. Famous persons from Valparaiso include astronauts Mark N. Brown and Henry C. Gordon, guitarist Chris Funk, and actress Carly Schroeder.
