West Washington Travel Guide

South Bend

This is John Oliver’s office left as it was when he died. The house and all its contents were given to a foundation in Elkhart by a daughter of the original owner who had lived in the house most of her life. The decision was made to keep all the contents with the house so a tour is really like a step back in time.
This is John Oliver’s office left as it was when he died. The house and all its contents were given to a foundation in Elkhart by a daughter of the original owner who had lived in the house most of her life. The decision was made to keep all the contents with the house so a tour is really like a step back in time.
The National Studebaker Museum also contains a History Museum. That museum includes this fully furnished mansion which you can tour. It was constructed between 1885-97 for John Oliver and his family. He was a local business man who had developed a process to cool a cast iron casting of a plow blade which allowed it to be as smooth and strong as iron for a fraction of the price. There was a time when the Oliver plow was was the #1 plow in the world!
The History Museum featuring a house, interior views and heritage elements
The History Museum which includes interior views, a house and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

The History Museum showing heritage architecture

The History Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The History Museum in South Bend. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

The History Museum
University of Notre Dame showing a garden, wild flowers and heritage architecture

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.

University of Notre Dame
The best zoo experience I've ever had in my life!! Neat & clean!! Not so much crowd!! Calm & Peaceful!! Surprised with the animals and their health! 4 tigers 🐯 2 Lions 🦁🐵🐿🐫🐗🐷🐑🐈🐆🦉🦍 and much more!! First time saw the kangaroo with joey! You can find so many species of birds as well!!

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.

Potawatomi Zoo
Studebaker National Museum showing interior views and heritage elements

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.

Studebaker National Museum
Basilica of the Sacred Heart which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral as well as a small group of people

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.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes showing a park

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.

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

Top hotels in West Washington

The Avanti Houses

The Avanti Houses

3 out of 5
900 Thomas St South Bend IN
The price is 1.693.173 ₫ per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
1.693.173 ₫
2.842.390 ₫ total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in South Bend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Notre Dame Stadium and The History Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
Room is unique but bed is comfortable.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Avanti Houses
Art and Lodging

Art and Lodging

2 out of 5
1012 W Washington St South Bend IN
The price is 1.764.532 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
1.764.532 ₫
2.029.211 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in South Bend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Notre Dame Stadium and The History Museum are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Immediate neighborhood great, surrounding areas not as safe

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Art and Lodging
The Inn at Saint Mary's

The Inn at Saint Mary's

3.5 out of 5
53993 Indiana State Route 933 South Bend IN
The price is 2.104.204 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
2.104.204 ₫
2.420.003 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in South Bend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,137 reviews)
Everything was fine, fairly average.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Inn at Saint Mary's
Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN

3 out of 5
3800 N Main St Mishawaka IN
The price is 2.121.331 ₫ per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
2.121.331 ₫
2.439.531 ₫ total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Mishawaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff. Our one-bedroom suite had the biggest bathtub I've seen in a hotel room. 5 stars.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
Four Winds Casino South Bend

Four Winds Casino South Bend

3 out of 5
3000 Prairie Ave South Bend IN
The price is 1.963.042 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
1.963.042 ₫
2.453.803 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in South Bend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (804 reviews)
Clean and nice staff

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Four Winds Casino South Bend
Morris Inn

Morris Inn

4 out of 5
1399 Notre Dame Avenue South Bend IN
The price is 4.110.322 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
4.110.322 ₫
4.726.870 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in South Bend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Staff is awesome. The Inn and all its aspects. Are a wonderful representative of Notre Dame for anyone who is visiting.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Morris Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around West Washington

Entrance to the University of Notre Dame

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.

Near Northwest
Studebaker National Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

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.

Downtown South Bend
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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.

East Bank Village
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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.

Northshore Triangle
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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.

Harters Heights
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Keller Park

While Keller Park isn't home to many top sights, Roseland Town Park and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes are some notable places to visit nearby.

Keller Park

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