Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana
Posted on January 17, 2025 by Indiana's Cool North
History, festivals, and exquisite dining collide in Indiana’s Cool North. We asked locals to list their favorite attractions, events, and activities so you can get the most authentic experience possible on your visit to Northern Indiana. Whether you take in one or go for the full 15, you’ll learn just what makes our corner of the country so special.
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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