What to do in South Bend, IN

Activities, attractions and tours
Basilica of the Sacred Heart featuring a park, flowers and heritage architecture

South Bend Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that South Bend has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

South Bend is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South Bend to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

South Bend Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South Bend.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South Bend attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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University of Notre Dame which includes wildflowers, a church or cathedral and a garden

Northeast South Bend

If you're spending some time in Northeast South Bend, East Race Waterway and Coquillard Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Wooded Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wooded Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Notre Dame Stadium and Compton Family Ice Arena.

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Harters Heights

While Harters Heights isn't home to many top sights, Notre Dame Stadium and Basilica of the Sacred Heart are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Near Northwest

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Near Northwest and surrounding area, you can visit Morris Performing Arts Center and South Bend Civic Theater.

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Northshore Triangle

Though Northshore Triangle might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Morris Performing Arts Center and South Bend Civic Theater.

Northshore Triangle
The History Museum which includes a house, interior views and heritage elements

West Washington

While West Washington isn't home to many top sights, Studebaker National Museum and Morris Performing Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

West Washington