River Park Travel Guide
South Bend
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 River Park
Four Winds Casino South Bend
All was 5 star
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Friendly staff and homey accommodations.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Morris Inn
Staff was soo nice and helpful, bed was comfortable, room was spotless, beautiful inn.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
No microwave and they were doing construction 🙄. It was so freakin Cold
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
Great staff, was able to everything brought to our room so we could prepare some meals. Bummer pool & hot tub were closed for seasonal maintenance.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Motel 6 South Bend, IN - Mishawaka
Friendly staff. Was only going to stay for a few days but has turned into 2 weeks which will probably turn into another 3. They’re very nice and have made this long stay away from home a little easier for me 🙂
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Park
Swanson Park
Swanson Park might not have many top sights, but Potawatomi Zoo and Compton Family Ice Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 South Bend Regional Museum of Art and Morris Performing Arts Center.
Downtown South Bend
While visiting Downtown South Bend, you might make a stop by sights like South Bend Regional Museum of Art and Morris Performing Arts Center.
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.
