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Alternative names: Population: 101.5 thous. (2019)Area: 41.81 mi²Elevation: 709 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°40'38"N, 86°15'3"W
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South Bend Attractions - What to See and Explore

South Bend offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Notre Dame Stadium, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Four Winds Field, The Word of Life Mural (Touchdown Jesus). Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • notre dame stadium south bend
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Notre Dame Stadium

    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.

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    Gothic Revival architecture • Church • Historical place

    Basilica of the Sacred Heart

    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.

  • four winds field south bend
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Four Winds Field

    Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium is a baseball stadium in South Bend, Indiana, home to the South Bend Cubs, a minor league baseball team which plays in the High-A Central. The stadium opened in 1987, and its open concourse is considered the template for many later minor league ball parks built in the 1990s.

  • the word of life mural touchdown jesus south bend location map
    41°42'8"N • 86°14'2"W

    The Word of Life Mural (Touchdown Jesus)

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  • st adalbert parish south bend
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    St. Adalbert Parish

    St. Adalbert Parish - dubbed the "Cathedral of the West Side" - is a Catholic parish in South Bend, Indiana, United States. The parish was gounded in 1910, and is one of the Roman Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

  • frank eck stadium south bend
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Frank Eck Stadium

    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.

  • studebaker national museum south bend
    Museum • Historical place • History museum

    Studebaker National Museum

    The Studebaker National Museum is a museum in South Bend, Indiana, United States that displays a variety of automobiles, wagons, carriages, and military vehicles related to the Studebaker Corporation and other aspects of American history.

  • snite museum of art south bend
    Museum • Art museum

    Snite Museum of Art

    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.

  • notre dame college of science south bend location map
    Universities and schools • Notre Dame

    Notre Dame College of Science

    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.

  • mishawaka riverwalk south bend location map
    41°39'51"N • 86°10'60"W

    Mishawaka Riverwalk

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  • morris performing arts center south bend
    Theater • Concerts and shows • Performing arts

    Morris Performing Arts Center

    Morris Performing Arts Center is a 2,564-seat concert hall located in South Bend, Indiana. It opened in 1922 as a vaudeville house and later became a movie palace.

  • city cemetery south bend
    Cemetery • Kennedy Park

    City Cemetery

    The South Bend City Cemetery is a historic cemetery in South Bend, Indiana. It was established in 1831, when Lathrop Taylor and Alexis Coquillard donated the land upon which it was built.

  • debartolo performing arts center south bend
    Concerts and shows • Universities and schools • Performing arts

    DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

    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.

  • south bend museum of art location map
    Museum • Art museum

    South Bend Museum of Art

    The South Bend Museum of Art is located in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1947, the museum features historical and contemporary art in five galleries, and offers instruction in its studios.

  • century center south bend
    Park • Convention center • Theater

    Century Center

    The Century Center Convention Center, designed by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee, broke construction in 1974 and opened in 1977, has been managed by SMG since July, 2013. The center, built on the banks of the West Race canal, overlooks the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend, Indiana, United States.

  • joseph d oliver house south bend
    Museum • History museum

    Joseph D. Oliver House

    The Joseph D. Oliver House, also known as Copshaholm, sits on 808 W. Washington Street, at the corner of Chapin Street in South Bend, Indiana. The mansion was built for the Oliver family, founders of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, and named after the Scottish village of the patriarch.

  • clarke memorial fountain south bend
    Monuments and statues • Notre Dame

    Clarke Memorial Fountain

    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.

  • darden road south bend
    Bridge

    Darden Road

    Water Street/Darden Road Bridge is a historic Pratt through truss bridge located in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1885 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, and is a double-span steel bridge.

  • potawatomi zoo south bend
    Indiana's oldest animal park

    Potawatomi Zoo

    The Potawatomi Zoo is a 23-acre zoological park located in South Bend, Indiana, United States. The Zoo is nestled in Potawatomi Park between the St. Joseph River and the Grand Trunk railroad in the east side neighborhood of River Park. Founded in 1921, it is Indiana's oldest Zoo.

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South Bend – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of South Bend, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Old Michigan City Light (Michigan City), Porter County Memorial Opera Hall (Valparaiso), Blue Chip Casino (Michigan City).

  • old michigan city light34 milesW
    Museum, Maritime museum

    Old Michigan City Light, Michigan City

    The Old Michigan City Light is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana. Built in 1858 at a cost of $8,000, this lighthouse, replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at the edge of Lake Michigan.

  • porter county memorial opera hall valparaiso44 milesW
    Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera

    Porter County Memorial Opera Hall, Valparaiso

    The Porter County Memorial Hall, also known as Memorial Opera House, is an historic Grand Army of the Republic memorial hall located in Valparaiso, Indiana. It was the meeting place of Chaplain Brown GAR Post No. 106, one of 592 GAR posts in Indiana.

  • blue chip casino michigan city33 milesW
    Nightlife, Casino, Gambling

    Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City

    Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa is a riverboat casino located in Michigan City, Indiana. It is owned by Boyd Gaming.

  • pinhook bog indiana dunes national lakeshore31 milesW
    Natural attraction, Nature, Sand dune

    Pinhook Bog, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

    Pinhook Bog is a unique bog in Indiana that has been designated a National Natural Landmark. It is part of Indiana Dunes National Park, an area that many citizens, scientists, and politicians fought hard to preserve.

  • wellfield botanic gardens elkhart location map
    14 milesE
    Botanical garden

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens, located in the heart of Elkhart, IN, is a 36-acre natural enclave touted as a "living museum" and a working source of hydropower and drinking water.

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Best Time To Visit South Bend

Learn when is the best time to travel to South Bend weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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March, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in April, June, July and September.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in South Bend?

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What is the best time to visit South Bend?

March, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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