Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and there is truly no need to stress about a date. Spend time appreciating your friends instead! There are plenty of fun things to do around The Bend to celebrate Galentine's Day. RELATED CONTENT: Spend Valentine's Weekend in The Bend, 10 Romantic Places for…
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Theater enthusiasts should make The Bend part of their next road trip. Major, national productions often make their way through the Morris Performing Arts Center in downtown South Bend. But that’s not the only way to experience live theater here. The South Bend Civic Theatre has been putting on…
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What you see around The Bend today is rooted in its past. Few attractions bring this to light better than The History Museum, which is on the same campus as the Studebaker National Museum and includes the pristine Oliver Mansion. Its exhibits paint a vivid picture of South Bend and the surrounding…
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Local history, presidential lore and automotive progress combine at Studebaker National Museum. No telling of South Bend's history is complete without including Studebaker, one of the world’s top automobile manufacturers of yesteryear. RELATED CONTENT: Explore the Studebaker-Bendix Heritage Trail…
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On the list of holidays that require a special dining experience to celebrate, Valentine's Day is probably tops. Let's take some of the guesswork out of your planning. RELATED CONTENT: 10 Ways to Spend Valentine's Day Weekend in The Bend Café Navarre An elegant downtown South Bend restaurant in a…
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Whether it's a New Year's resolution or we simply want to be healthier at any time of year, there are places to go and things to do around South Bend/Mishawaka that can help us meet our goals. It Starts in the Kitchen It's possible to eat out AND eat healthy. Here's a list of a few spots around The…
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The holidays have passed, but the promise of a new year and a new month is here! There are still plenty of things to do this month around The Bend. Skate into the New Year Howard Park in South Bend is wildly popular for its ice trail, not to mention the playground, hot chocolate and firepits. You're…
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Another amazing place to celebrate winter opened in Mishawaka in 2022. Ironworks Ice Rink debuted with a skating ribbon and rink — plus a couple of other ways to experience the ice that are unlike anything else The Bend has to offer. If you're the type to embrace the snowy season by heading…
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If you're looking to get the family out of the house this winter, we have some ideas for how to do so. Kid friendly activities are around every corner. Ice Skating Winter activities seem to officially begin when the skating rinks open. The ice trail at Howard Park in South Bend is wildly popular (as…
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When people think about sports around here, they often gravitate toward just one – Notre Dame football. There’s no doubt football season shines the brightest on The Bend as the Fighting Irish play big-time opponents in primetime. But as football season ends there are winter sports ready to kick into…
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