Guidebook - Restaurants & Activities
Food scene
Our favorite brewery in South Bend and has been a hit with many our of guests. They also have a phenomenal weekend brunch!
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Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main StOur favorite brewery in South Bend and has been a hit with many our of guests. They also have a phenomenal weekend brunch!
Our favorite Irish pub - location is great as it's conveniently located next to Notre Dame
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O'Rourke's Public House
1044 E Angela BlvdOur favorite Irish pub - location is great as it's conveniently located next to Notre Dame
A bit more elegant than the rest of the options in the guidebook, but the outdoor patio and gardens are a beautiful place to eat, and there is often live music on weekends during the summer. Be sure to call ahead if looking to sit inside, as the indoor dining room is not always open.
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The Carriage House Dining Room & Gardens
24460 Adams RdA bit more elegant than the rest of the options in the guidebook, but the outdoor patio and gardens are a beautiful place to eat, and there is often live music on weekends during the summer. Be sure to call ahead if looking to sit inside, as the indoor dining room is not always open.
The cuisine here is influenced by a number of different Latin American traditions - we've had a number of great meals here, and the vibe is excellent!
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Jesus Latin Grill & Tequila Bar
122 N Hill StThe cuisine here is influenced by a number of different Latin American traditions - we've had a number of great meals here, and the vibe is excellent!
Classic Irish pub fare - another fan favorite for both South Bend locals and ND alumni as well
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Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StClassic Irish pub fare - another fan favorite for both South Bend locals and ND alumni as well
Like O'Rourke's, Brother's is adjacent to Notre Dame's campus. It's a solid choice for standard bar food and is reasonably priced
Brothers Bar & Grill
Like O'Rourke's, Brother's is adjacent to Notre Dame's campus. It's a solid choice for standard bar food and is reasonably priced
Sightseeing
If looking to visit the university, be sure to stop by the Basilica, Grotto & Touchdown Jesus!
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University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross DriveIf looking to visit the university, be sure to stop by the Basilica, Grotto & Touchdown Jesus!
Got its start making chocolates under a license from the University of Notre Dame. Factory tours are also available.
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The South Bend Chocolate Company
3300 W Sample StGot its start making chocolates under a license from the University of Notre Dame. Factory tours are also available.
Museum dedicated to South Bend's automotive history, which revolved around Studebaker until the late 1960s
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Iziko lezwe Studebaker
201 Chapin StMuseum dedicated to South Bend's automotive history, which revolved around Studebaker until the late 1960s
Snite Museum of Art
100 Moose Krause CirThe fine art museum located on Notre Dame's campus
The History Museum
808 W Washington StPotawatomi Zoo
500 S Greenlawn AveThese lights operate 365 nights/year and are best seen from The Colfax Bridge, Island Park and Pier Park. Built-in sensors prompt the lights to change colors, and you can use them to send a flow of colored lights across the river while people on the other side send a flow of color back.
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River Lights Plaza
340 E Colfax AveThese lights operate 365 nights/year and are best seen from The Colfax Bridge, Island Park and Pier Park. Built-in sensors prompt the lights to change colors, and you can use them to send a flow of colored lights across the river while people on the other side send a flow of color back.
A 2.5-mile walking trail on both banks of the St. Joseph River with pedestrian bridges connecting them
River Walk Trail
River Walk TrailA 2.5-mile walking trail on both banks of the St. Joseph River with pedestrian bridges connecting them
The National Dunes are about 50 minutes from the house and run for about 15 miles along Lake Michigan
Indiana Dunes National Park Visitor Center
1215 Indiana 49The National Dunes are about 50 minutes from the house and run for about 15 miles along Lake Michigan