South Bend Guidebook
Food scene
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson BlvdLarge variety of flavorful food in a casual setting.
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StStop in for a meal at this popular Irish Restaurant and Pub
Family Friendly Activities
This is a great space for families in summer and winter. Features a huge and unique playground, gas firepits, ice skating ribbon, and walking paths all in a beautiful setting by the river. Many nearby restaurants for food, snacks, and drinks!
49 locals recommend
Howard Park
219 S St Louis BlvdThis is a great space for families in summer and winter. Features a huge and unique playground, gas firepits, ice skating ribbon, and walking paths all in a beautiful setting by the river. Many nearby restaurants for food, snacks, and drinks!
Excellent park for hiking, walking, or playing at one of the playgrounds.
42 locals recommend
St. Patrick's County Park
50651 Laurel RdExcellent park for hiking, walking, or playing at one of the playgrounds.
A fantastic little zoo with plenty of animals, a train, and merry-go-round. Animals are easy to view and the park is small enough that it can be walked in just a few hours. The kids will also love the playground and picnic area across from the zoo.
90 locals recommend
Potawatomi Zoo
500 S Greenlawn AveA fantastic little zoo with plenty of animals, a train, and merry-go-round. Animals are easy to view and the park is small enough that it can be walked in just a few hours. The kids will also love the playground and picnic area across from the zoo.
City/town information
A must see destination! Stop in in the Eck Visitor center for maps and tour times or simply talk a stroll through campus. Don't miss the lake views, grotto, basilica, golden dome, and the library lawn (with views of the stadium). Also check out the sculpture garden, snite art museum, and/or the bookstore.
72 locals recommend
Notre Dame
A must see destination! Stop in in the Eck Visitor center for maps and tour times or simply talk a stroll through campus. Don't miss the lake views, grotto, basilica, golden dome, and the library lawn (with views of the stadium). Also check out the sculpture garden, snite art museum, and/or the bookstore.