Top 10 Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is coming, and it's not too soon to start planning ahead!   Indiana's Cool North has award winning food experiences, specialty boutiques, and headlining events.  Whether you are looking for the perfect gift, a place to dine, or a special event to celebrate together, our Top 10 list has the inspiration you need.  

Hesston Steam Museum

All aboard for an exhilarating day that whisks visitors back to the golden age of railroads and gives a great lesson in steam-powered engines to boot.

This museum, located in the small town of Hesston just outside of LaPorte, features three different operating trains that give everyone a taste of what it was like to ride the rails in times past.

Visitors enjoy the Steam Museum’s biggest train – a full-sized Narrow Gauge locomotive, the medium-size vintage Kiddieland train that once provided entertainment as part of small amusement parks, or a one-eighth scale of the type built by craftsmen.

For information on nearby lodging and  Deals and Packages   Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.

    • 26 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
    • 41 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
    • 50 Minutes to Elkhart County

Learn More