Main Building, South Bend

Name: Main Building
Address: South Bend, United States

#19 among attractions in South Bend

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University of Notre Dame's Main Administration Building houses various administrative offices, including the Office of the President. Atop of the building stands the Golden Dome, the most recognizable landmark of the university. Three buildings were built at the site; the first was built in 1843 and replaced with a larger one in 1865, which burned down in 1879, after which the third and current building was erected. The building hosts the administrative offices of the university, as well as classrooms, art collections, and exhibition spaces. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 41°42'11"N, 86°14'21"W

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Main Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre Dame Stadium, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Compton Family Ice Arena, Frank Eck Stadium.

0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend
11 min walk • Notre Dame Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana, the home field of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.
~250 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Historical place
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, South Bend
2 min walk • The Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Notre Dame, Indiana, USA, is a Roman Catholic church on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, also serving as the mother church of the Congregation of Holy Cross in the United States.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend
20 min walk • The Compton Family Ice Arena is a 5,022-seat, two-rink ice facility in Notre Dame, Indiana on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The arena saw its first game on October 21, 2011. The ice arena replaced the 2,857-seat rink in the north dome of the Edmund P. Joyce Center.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Frank Eck Stadium, South Bend
19 min walk • Frank Eck Stadium is a baseball stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. It hosts the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish college baseball team. The stadium holds 2,500 people and was built in 1994. The stadium was named after Frank Eck, an alumnus, benefactor and advisor to the university.
~1570 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Snite Museum of Art, South Bend
8 min walk • The Snite Museum of Art is the fine art museum on the University of Notre Dame campus, near South Bend, Indiana. With about 30,000 works of art that span cultures, eras, and media, the Snite Museum's permanent collection serves as a rich resource for audiences on campus and beyond.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools
Notre Dame College of Science, South Bend
11 min walk • The College of Science is a college within the University of Notre Dame. The interim Dean of the College of Science is Michael Hildreth, Ph.D.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Universities and schools, Performing arts
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, South Bend
15 min walk • The Marie P. DeBartolo Performing Arts Center is a performing arts venue located on the south end of the University of Notre Dame campus and open to the South Bend, Indiana, and wider community.
~730 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Clarke Memorial Fountain, South Bend
4 min walk • The Clarke Memorial Fountain is a large public fountain on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The fountain, originally known as the War Memorial, was dedicated in 1986.
1 miNE
41°42'44"N • 86°13'29"W
Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame, South Bend
25 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
~1380 ftE
Library
Hesburgh Library, South Bend
7 min walk • Theodore Hesburgh Library is the primary building of the University of Notre Dame's library system. The present-day building opened on September 18, 1963, as Memorial Library. In 1987, it was renamed Hesburgh Library, in honor of Rev.
~1830 ftNE
Sport complex
Stepan Center, South Bend
9 min walk • Stepan Center is one multi-purpose facility at the University of Notre Dame, and is located on the northeast corner of campus. Built in 1962, the Stepan Center was donated to the university by Alfred Stepan, the founder of Stepan Company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Main Building?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of the Sacred Heart, South Bend (2 min walk), Washington Hall, South Bend (2 min walk), LaFortune Student Center, South Bend (3 min walk), Clarke Memorial Fountain, South Bend (4 min walk).