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South Bend, IN Attractions

South Bend, in the extreme north of Indiana, is the seat of the University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842. Features of interest on the campus are the Art Museum and the Church of the Sacred Heart, which has the oldest carillon in North America.

To the south-east of South Bend, Indian's Amish Country extends as far as Fort Wayne.
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The Center for History explains the complete history of the St Joseph Valley from prehistoric times.
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(University of Notre Dame)
College Football Hall of Fame
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.
Address
College Football Hall of Fame
111 South St Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601-1901
United States
Phone 1 (574) 235-9999
Fax 1 (574) 235-5720
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Annual pass or membership$ 40.00
Adult$ 12.00
Local resident discount$ 9.00
Senior over 62$ 8.00
Students$ 8.00
Child 12 & under$ 5.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Extended hours on University of Notre Dame home football weekends: Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Potawatomi Zoo
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.
Address
Potawatomi Zoological Society
500 South Greenlawn Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46615-1341
United States
Phone 1 (574) 235-9800
Fax 1 (574) 235-9080
Hours
April 1 to November 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 7.50
Child 14 & under$ 5.50
Senior over 62$ 5.50
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
South Bend Museum of Art
The Southbend Regional 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.
Address
South Bend Museum of Art
120 South Saint Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601-1902
United States
Phone 1 (574) 235-9102
Fax 1 (574) 235-5782
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Tips
Donations accepted.
Studebaker National Museum
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.
Address
Studebaker National Museum
201 S. Chapin Street
South Bend, IN 46601
United States
Phone 1 (574) 235-9714
Fax 1 (574) 235-5522
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 8.00
Senior over 60$ 6.50
Students$ 5.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Stuedebaker National Museum
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.
Address
Studebaker National Museum
525 South Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601
United States
Phone 1 (574) 235-9714
Fax 1 (574) 235-5522
Hours
March 26 to November 4
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0012:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 5 to March 25
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:009:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 5.50
Senior over 60$ 4.50
Students$ 4.50
Child 12 & under$ 3.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Photos permitted.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
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