A curated guide to attractions, museums, entertainment, and activities across South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, and the surrounding region.
Home to the largest collection of presidential carriages and Studebaker vehicles in the world, including the carriage Abraham Lincoln rode to Ford's Theatre. A must-see for history and automotive enthusiasts.
Visit website →Located next to the Studebaker National Museum, featuring exhibits on local history including the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the Oliver Mansion.
Visit website →A restored 1920s theater hosting Broadway shows, concerts, comedians, and the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. One of the premier entertainment venues in the region.
Visit website →Home of the South Bend Cubs, the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Affordable family fun with a great atmosphere, fireworks nights, and themed events throughout the season.
Visit website →Recently redeveloped riverfront park with an ice skating trail in winter, a playground, event space, and a promenade along the St. Joseph River. A gathering place year-round.
Visit website →A man-made whitewater course on the St. Joseph River, one of only a handful in the United States. Offers kayaking, rafting, and tubing during warmer months. No experience required.
Visit website →Indiana's oldest zoo, featuring over 400 animals across 23 acres. Includes a train ride, petting zoo, and seasonal events like Zoo Brew and Zoo Boo.
Visit website →A mixed-use development near Notre Dame with shopping, dining, a movie theater, and regular community events. A popular gathering spot for students, faculty, and residents.
Visit website →The Notre Dame campus is open to visitors and features stunning architecture, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Grotto, the Hesburgh Library with its famous "Word of Life" mural, and the Snite Museum of Art.
Visit website →Part of the expanding St. Joseph River trail system connecting parks and neighborhoods throughout South Bend. Great for walking, running, and biking along the river.
Visit website →A beautifully restored 1920s performing arts venue in downtown Elkhart, hosting concerts, theatrical productions, and community events.
Visit website →Dedicated to the history of the New York Central Railroad and Elkhart's role as a major rail hub. Features vintage locomotives, railcars, and model train displays.
Visit website →Kayaking and rafting on the East Race Waterway, South Bend Cubs baseball at Four Winds Field, Potawatomi Zoo visits, outdoor concerts at Howard Park, and walking or biking the St. Joseph River trail system. Farmers markets open in South Bend and Mishawaka.
Notre Dame football weekends bring energy and crowds to the entire region. Fall foliage along the St. Joseph River, apple orchards and pumpkin patches in the surrounding countryside, and harvest festivals at local farms.
Ice skating at Howard Park, indoor events at the Morris Performing Arts Center and the Lerner Theatre, holiday lights and parades, and skiing at nearby resorts in Michigan. South Bend Cubs offseason events at Four Winds Field.
South Bend offers a variety of attractions including the Studebaker National Museum, the Morris Performing Arts Center, Four Winds Field (home of the South Bend Cubs), Howard Park with its ice skating trail, the East Race Waterway for kayaking, Potawatomi Zoo, and the University of Notre Dame campus. Downtown South Bend has a growing restaurant and brewery scene.
Yes. The University of Notre Dame campus is open to visitors. You can walk the grounds, visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, pray at the Grotto, view the "Word of Life" mural on the Hesburgh Library, and visit the Snite Museum of Art. Football weekends bring especially large crowds and a vibrant atmosphere.
Families enjoy Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend Cubs baseball games at Four Winds Field, Howard Park playground and ice skating, the East Race Waterway, and the Studebaker National Museum. Eddy Street Commons offers shopping, dining, and a movie theater near campus.
Elkhart features the Lerner Theatre for performing arts, the National New York Central Railroad Museum, the Riverwalk along the Elkhart River, and a growing downtown dining scene. Elkhart is also known as the RV manufacturing capital of the world, with factory tours available at some facilities.
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