Swanson Park Travel Guide
South Bend
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Popular places to visit
University of Notre Dame
Explore the campus of University of Notre Dame, a top university in South Bend. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Studebaker National Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Studebaker National Museum in South Bend. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Learn about the local history of Notre Dame with a stop at Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
You can find out about the history of Notre Dame when you stop by Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Potawatomi Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Potawatomi Zoo home during your holiday in South Bend? Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Notre Dame Stadium
Catch an event at Notre Dame Stadium during your trip to Notre Dame. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Swanson Park
Four Winds Casino South Bend
Nice rooms, excellent staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Everything was excellent.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
Everything was nice except for the resturant part because there was no heat so we had to somewhere else but besides that and the pool being closed its a 10/10 hotel really nice for a getaway trip.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame
Overall experience is great.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
Everything was great! Older bathrooms with low toilet seats but everything else was very good.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Baymont By Wyndham South Bend
Clean room, friendly staff quite are
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Swanson Park
River Park
While River Park isn't home to many top sights, Potawatomi Zoo and Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wooded Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Wooded Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium.
Northeast South Bend
Though Northeast South Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center.
East Bank Village
While East Bank Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Morris Performing Arts Center and South Bend Civic Theater.
Harters Heights
Harters Heights might not have many top sights, but Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown South Bend
While visiting Downtown South Bend, you might make a stop by sights like Morris Performing Arts Center and Studebaker National Museum.
