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Spring in South Bend & Mishawaka, Indiana

Spring’s arrival in The Bend ushers in warmer temperatures and beautiful blooms. Want to break away from your everyday? The right time is right now. Whether you want to explore the outdoors, dine your way around or watch some baseball, make time for new memories and book your spring trip to South Bend and Mishawaka.

Places To Stay

From chic hotels to quiet bed and breakfasts, there are plenty of options in The Bend when it comes to lodging.

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Spring Around The Bend

Restaurants

From cozy diners to go-to burger places, The Bend is home to a delicious variety of places to eat.

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Outdoor Seating

Long summer days and warm nights mean patio season has arrived in Indiana. These are the must-visit patios in South Bend and Mishawaka, IN.

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Events Around The Bend

Fitness Bootcamp Jul 16

Fitness Bootcamp

Get moving every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Howard Park! Fitness Bootcamp features…

Hometown Days Jul 25

Hometown Days

Hometown Days is a three-day festival held annually over the last full weekend of July. The action…

Touch-A-Truck Aug 16

Touch-A-Truck

Finish your summer with a big-wheeled adventure at the Studebaker National Museum and The History…

Wednesday Wine Walk Sep 10

Wednesday Wine Walk

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲…

Potawatomi Zoo

Potawatomi Zoo is home to over 400 animals. Some favorites include the new giraffe exhibit, rhinos, red pandas and more.

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Howard Park

Howard Park offers something for every season, but there’s no doubt it shines brightest during winter with ice skating and its massive accessible playground.

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Explore Outdoors

Hiking

Few activities offer a better chance to explore nature than taking a hike. Around The Bend, trails…

Biking

One of the best ways to explore The Bend is on two wheels.

Birding

Word is starting to get out on The Bend’s birds. Five birding spots are considered popular…

Trails

Explore the scenic South Bend trails and outdoor attractions! Enjoy outdoor recreation at local…

Golf

Playing golf in The Bend means choosing from championship-caliber options. Whatever kind of…

Fishing

South Bend Mishawaka offers some of the best fishing in the Midwest. Discover what the St. Joseph…

Potato Creek State Park

Potato Creek State Park is one of The Bend's crown jewels. With Worster Lake at its center and…

Howard Park

Howard Park offers something for every season, but there’s no doubt it shines brightest during…

Parks

Heading outdoors is always an escape from our everyday lives, never more so than during these times…

Explore Indoors

Museums

South Bend and Mishawaka have rich history and deep culture. We have a collection of…

Art Galleries

From well-known museums to smaller galleries, arts are interwoven throughout our community. Works…

Farmers Markets

ne of the best ways to experience local flavor in any area is by visiting a farmers…

Wellness

Sometimes we all need to relax and unwind. If you want to do that during your visit, there’s…

Notre Dame

Find out everything you need to know – from restaurants to tours of iconic landmarks and the many events happening on campus.

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