One-day Itineraries

Some of our best day trips

Trip Idea One

Guided tour of the University of Notre Dame

Start your walking tour of this legendary campus at the Eck Visitors' Center with a brief video. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Hesburgh Library with its 132-foot high mural depicting Christ the Teacher, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the recently restored Main Building with its famed Golden Dome are among the most widely known university landmarks in the world. Shopping available at the Hammes Bookstore and dining options are available on campus. Length of visit: 90 - 120 minutes

Enjoy lunch at Legends on the campus of Notre Dame

An eclectic mix of American and international cuisine, full bar and ale house in the shadow of the stadium.

South Bend Chocolate Factory Tour and Chocolate Museum

Get the "inside scoop" and sample South Bend's favorite delicacy. Features an informative video, artifacts from the Chocolate Museum and a factory tour where you can have a sample straight off the production line! Length of visit: 60 minutes

Trip Idea Two

Tour Studebaker National Museum, the Center for History and the Oliver Mansion

The Studebaker National Museum's exhibits include topics relating to the Studebaker Family, great local industrial giants, Studebaker's critical role in the country's war effort and others. The largest collection in the world of Presidential Carriages is located in the museum. Visitors will follow the area's industrial past from the early 1800s to the present. Length of visit: 180 minutes (approximate time)

Lunch at Tippecanoe Place

Dine in the luxury of Clement Studebaker's family home. 40 rooms complete with 20 fireplaces and beautiful chandeliers. Serving lunch, dinner and a delicious Sunday brunch. Length of visit: 60 - 90 minutes

South Bend Chocolate Factory Tour and Chocolate Museum

Get the "inside scoop" and sample South Bend's favorite delicacy. Features an informative video, artifacts from the Chocolate Museum and a factory tour where you can have a sample straight off the production line! Length of visit: 60 minutes

Trip Idea Three

Guided Tour of the University of Notre Dame

Your walking tour starts on this legendary campus at the Eck Visitors' Center with a brief video. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Hesburgh Library with its 132-foot high mural depicting Christ the Teacher, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the recently restored Main Building with its famed Golden Dome are among the most widely known university landmarks in the world. Shopping available at the Hammes Bookstore and dining options are available on campus. Length of visit: 90 - 120 minutes

Lunch at the South Bend Chocolate Café

Serving soups, salads and sandwiches with chocolates and desserts. Length of visit: 60 minutes (approximate time)

Tour the College Football Hall of Fame

The game of college football comes to life through interactive exhibits, video, sound and the nation's largest collection of football memorabilia. Hands-on and educational packages available. Length of visit: 60 minutes

Trip Idea Four

Tour the Center for History and the Oliver Mansion

Experience the elegance of Copshaholm, the 38-room mansion of industrialist J. D. Oliver and his family. Completed in 1896, the home retains all original furnishings. Length of visit: 120 minutes

Lunch at Tippecanoe Place

Dine in the luxury of Clement Studebaker's family home. 40 rooms complete with 20 fireplaces and beautiful chandeliers. Serving lunch, dinner and a delicious Sunday brunch. Length of visit: 60 -90 minutes

Shiojiri Niwa Japanese Gardens

This beautiful, authentically landscaped Japanese strolling garden is a reflection of Mishawaka's adopted sister city, Shiojiri, Japan. The cherry trees here, which blossom so profusely every spring, are a gift from Shiojiri's citizens. The same architect responsible for the Japanese Exhibit at Disney World's Epcot Center, Shoji Kanaoka, designed the landscaping. Length of visit: 30 -60 minutes

Trip Idea Five

South Bend Museum of Art

Exhibitions at the South Bend Museum of Art focus on contemporary and historical American art, especially from the Midwestern region. Length of visit: 60 minutes

Lunch on Campus of the University of Notre Dame

Legends, South Dining Hall or the food court at LaFortune Student Center. Length of visit: 45 - 60 minutes

The Snite Museum of Art

The Snite Museum of Art features collections that place it among the finest university art museums in the nation. Containing more than 21,000 works, The Snite's collection represents many of the principal cultures and periods of world art history. Free admission. Length of visit: 60 - 90 minutes

Trip Idea Six

Tour Studebaker National Museum

Experience 114 years of transportation history at the Studebaker National Museum. This state-of-the-art museum reflects the design traditions of Studebaker buildings from the 1920s and 1930s. Exhibits include topics relating to the Studebaker family, great local industrial giants and Studebaker's critical role in the country's war efforts. Visitors can follow the area's industrial past from the early 1800s to the present. Great Museum Store. Length of visit: 60 -90 minutes

Length of visit: 60 - 90 minutes

Have a Hummer demonstration in the Studebaker National Museum parking lot. Length of visit: 45 minutes

Call the South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau for details and pricing. We can customize any itinerary to serve your group. 800-519-0594