South Bend: Every Day Is Game Day

Notre Dame football is one of the greatest traditions in all of sports, and fall weekends in South Bend are filled with pomp and pageantry. But Indiana’s fourth largest city is vibrant all year round with sophisticated urban experiences, exciting outdoor explorations and rich historic excursions.

Opened in 1902, the Potawatomi Zoo is the state’s oldest zoo, housing 500 animals from all corners of the globe. The Morris Performing Arts Center – a nationally ranked 2,500-seat theater – hosts a variety of performances, including symphony, dance, national touring musical concerts, comedians and Broadway touring performances. The College Football Hall of Fame – where better than in South Bend – is open daily for self-guided tours. Visitors can view gridiron history in a 360-degree theatre and participate in interactive skills.

South Bend is located where the St. Joseph River bends in northern Indiana. The East Race Waterway in the heart of downtown was the first artificial white water course in North America – and only one of six in the world. In both recreation and competition, the 2,000-foot long rapids rival those of the Colorado River, generating waves up to six feet or higher.

At the Studebaker Museum, visitors view 114 years of automotive history – from the Studebaker family’s Conestoga Wagon to the last car to roll off the assembly line. Fine dining can be a special treat in historic buildings or home cooking in quaint neighborhood pubs. Erskine Hills, the city's newest shopping district, features 510,000 square feet of shopping options.

South Bend is located 10 miles south of the Michigan state line, 40 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan and 90 miles from Chicago via the Indiana Toll Road.