Holiday Cheer and Festive Events in Indiana’s Cool North

Indiana's Cool North is brimming with holiday cheer and festive events for everyone! Sing carols, enjoy Christmas musicals, and embrace the magic of the season. Stroll through the enchanting Winter Wonderland Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens or explore cultural traditions at the Holiday Traditions in the Dunes event at Chellberg Farmhouse. Take a memorable ride on the Candy Cane Express at Hesston Steam Museum, where holiday treats and Santa await. Don’t miss A Christmas Story Comes Home at the Indiana Welcome Center, celebrating the classic film with interactive displays. From lights to music, every moment sparks joy in this winter wonderland!

Gelsosomo's Pizzeria - You Are One of the Family

 

 

 

Founded in 1979 by Tom Gelsosomo, Gelsosomos Pizza brings authentic Italian flavors to Portage, and later to Chesterton and Valparaiso as well as other locations in northern Indiana. Growing up in a South Chicago Italian neighborhood, Tom’s passion for great Italian food inspired him to create a pizzeria that shares his heritage. At Gelsosomos “you are one of the family.”

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  • 33 Minutes to South Shore
  • 19 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 62 Minutes to Elkhart County

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