Downtown South Bend Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Century Center Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Century Center Convention Center during your trip to South Bend. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown South Bend
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
Rooms are nice and clean… lobby had a weird odor smelled like water damage
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Aloft South Bend
Staff was great. Room was huge and clean. Parking was easy and covered in the snow. Walking to restaurants like the Fatbird and Fiddler’s Heath easy!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown
Enjoyed thectv soze and wall bracket made it movable. The staff was super courteous. Ibwould stay there again
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
The room was spotless, everything looked new and a lot of restaurants close by but the staff at check in wasn’t courteous.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Room was very clean and staff was welcoming and cheerful!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Motel 6 South Bend, IN - Mishawaka
Great location to access Notre Dame. There’s a shuttle from a private company. I’ll take you right to the game and it’s reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown South Bend
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.
West Washington
West Washington might not have many top sights, but Four Winds Field and South Bend Civic Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Northshore Triangle
Northshore Triangle might not have many top sights, but South Bend Civic Theater and Morris Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Near Northwest
Near Northwest might not have many top sights, but South Bend Civic Theater and Morris Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown South Bend Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Studebaker National Museum
- Morris Performing Arts Center
- Four Winds Field
- South Bend Regional Museum of Art
- St. Joseph County Courthouse
- University of Notre Dame
- Notre Dame Stadium
- Compton Family Ice Arena
- The Lerner
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Wellfield Botanic Gardens
- Potato Creek State Park
- South Bend Chocolate Factory
- Potawatomi Zoo
- Bethel College
- Red Bud Track-N-Trail
- Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
- Heritage Square Shopping
- Clay Township Park
- Roseland Town Park
