South Bend, IN Attractions

The College Football Hall of Fame, located in South Bend, is well worth a visit if you are a fan of college ball. This modern and exceptionally well-done attraction is sure to impress with its interactive displays and extensive collection of football memorabilia.

The Potawatomi Zoo, found in the pleasant town of South Bend, is a great spot for a family outing. The Potawatomi Zoo has a large number of species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and invertebrates, both domestic and exotic. On site at the zoo is a train (fee not included in admission) Sydney's Café, a petting zoo, and seasonal pony rides.

The South Bend Museum of Art is located in the Century Center in South Bend. The museum is one of the city's cultural hotspots and features works by local, national and international artists. The Southbend Regional Museum of Art also has a very active educational program that features a wide variety of courses that are available to the general public.

Fans of this iconic automobile will be most impressed when they visit the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend. On display are a variety of Studebaker vehicles, all of which have been lovingly restored to their original operating condition. Included in the collection are Lafayette's and President Lincoln's carriages.

The museum moved locations in 2005 to a new building.

The Studebaker brothers started by building quality horse carriage in South Bend and evolved into the makers of the automobile with the unique lemon-juicer style nose. This museum has a collection of gems manufactured by the Studebakers plus other interesting transportation vehicles.

In the early section are five presidential carriages, including the one used by Abe Lincoln to get to Ford's Theatre on the tragic night of his assasination.