Downtown South Bend Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown South Bend
Popular places to visit
Studebaker National Museum
Take a journey through the history of one of the world’s most important automobile manufacturers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
University of Notre Dame
Experience a day in the life of a student at one of the prettiest campuses in the United States. Admire iconic landmarks and experience the passion of a football match.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
A dazzling series of stained-glass windows adorn this Gothic Revival-style church set on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Join devotees at a replica of a sacred French cave, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before St. Bernadette Soubirous.
Potawatomi Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Potawatomi Zoo home during your holiday in South Bend? Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Morris Performing Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Morris Performing Arts Center during your trip to South Bend. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Downtown South Bend Hotel Deals
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
Room was amazing, great view. Baker grill was ok
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Aloft South Bend
It was a great experience and I will be going back staff friendly and very professional thank u
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown
Clean well located
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Front desk at check in was very friendly. Welcomed us and thanked us.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Four Winds Casino South Bend
Didn't partake in breakfast. Lots of parking options.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Morris Inn
Staff was great. Very clean.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown South Bend
East Bank Village
While East Bank Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like South Bend Regional Museum of Art and Morris Performing Arts Center.
West Washington
West Washington might not have many top sights, but Four Winds Field and South Bend Civic Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Near Northwest
Near Northwest might not have many top sights, but South Bend Civic Theater and Morris Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northeast South Bend
Though Northeast South Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center.
Northshore Triangle
Northshore Triangle might not have many top sights, but South Bend Civic Theater and Morris Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Harters Heights
Harters Heights might not have many top sights, but Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
