Title: Visit South Bend: Best of South Bend Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in South Bend](https://expedia.ca/South-Bend-Hotels.d6023340.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in South Bend](https://expedia.ca/South-Bend-Vacation-Rentals.d6023340.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to South Bend](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Bend.d6023340.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Bend Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Bend.d6023340.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Bend Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Bend.d6023340.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Bend ## Travel Guide ![Basilica of the Sacred Heart featuring a garden and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062601/900e1554-e58e-4b68-b0ee-6dccb03798f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basilica of the Sacred Heart featuring a park, flowers and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062601/4f99aad7-d17d-4038-b96e-783a7c93e9a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Bend which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023340/bd7de800-f50a-44b3-a9f9-68484bae2e44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mishawaka which includes a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8654/d66bd1d1-6cd4-4fa5-abe3-8f0ece48169b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mishawaka featuring a garden, cycling and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8654/84bfc654-a2f2-437e-853f-66e87bed1ca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Bend Where to stay Things to do #### This thriving metropolis is known for its revered colleges, arts and entertainment centres, great shopping, restaurants, parks and plazas, and rich local history. South Bend is a charming city with diversity in its arts, history, universities and shopping. Begin your stay exploring downtown. Find local, regional and international goods as well as boutique and handmade arts and crafts. Dining options are plentiful, with everything from counterculture coffee and ethnic foods to fine dining. The colleges in South Bend foster a vibrant community of intellectual, scientific, artistic and sporting pursuits. See the iconic gilded Golden Dome and the statue of Mary on the main building at the University of Notre Dame. Arts are big in South Bend so enjoy seeing a show or hearing the symphony orchestra play at the beautiful Morris Performing Arts Centre. Originally built in 1921, the Morris Performing Arts Centre is on the National Register for Historic Places. If you are a history buff, be sure to walk through the Oliver Mansion and Centre for History, the Victorian mansion that was Joseph D. Oliver’s house he was the inventor of the chilled plough. Visit the indoor museum at the Military Honour Park and take the little ones to the children’s museum. Discover how Christian faith influenced life in South Bend at the Taylor Memorial Chapel and the Grotto of Our Lady at the University of Notre Dame. With an array of parks and recreational centres, South Bend offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity. Take a morning stroll through the city’s parks and gardens on the designated Riverwalk trails. Visit the wildlife oasis of Rum Village Nature Centre and walk or bike through the woodlands. Take the kids to the Potawatomi Zoo and discover scientific gems and historical artifacts at the Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum. South Bend is in North Central Indiana, 96 miles (155 kilometres) east of Chicago. The most efficient way to get around is by Transpo, the local bus system. If you choose to drive, the city is easy to navigate and taxis are readily available. ### Where to stay in South Bend ![Eddy Street Commons is a retail/apartment planned development on the edge of the University of Notre Dame campus that includes this Irish pub which offers Sunday brunch and allows dogs on the patio!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023340/44c4e38d-eaa1-4a60-979c-dade5559a139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast South Bend When in Northeast South Bend, you can plan a visit to Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/South-Bend-Northeast-South-Bend.dx553248635976473956) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wooded Estates If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wooded Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/South-Bend-Wooded-Estates.dx553248635976475490) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Harters Heights While Harters Heights isn't home to many top sights, Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby. 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