Summer in South Bend & Mishawaka, Indiana

It’s the season for weekends you don’t want to end. The days are longer, the nights are warmer, and great times are guaranteed!

There's no shortage of ways to spend your summer days exploring, eating, drinking, and Bending Your Rules Around The Bend.

Summer Around The Bend

6 Picks: Summer in The Bend Bucket List

Summertime is arguably The Bend's best season. These are some of the things to do that should be on every visitor's…

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Your Guide to the East Race Waterway

There are few thrills like tackling the East Race Waterway. Imagine the adrenaline rush of whitewater rafting.

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Your Guide to a South Bend Golf Getaway

A championship-caliber weekend awaits in South Bend for your golf getaway.

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10 Places to Eat and Drink Before a South Bend Cubs Game

Nothing says summertime in South Bend quite like a trip to the ballpark.

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Potato Creek State Park Camping

Situated about 12 miles southwest of South Bend, Potato Creek State Park is the crown jewel of The Bend's nature areas.

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Six Picks: Must-Visit Mishawaka Parks

If there is just one thing you need to know about Mishawaka, it might as well be that it is home…

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South Bend Cubs Baseball

South Bend Cubs games offer more than just baseball. Promotions, fun zones, rooftop views, amazing food — Four Winds Field is…

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South Bend Cubs Baseball

South Bend Cubs games offer more than just baseball. Promotions, fun zones, rooftop views, amazing food — Four Winds Field is a family friendly…

Where to Eat & Drink in The Bend

Cut into a perfectly prepared steak. Enjoy the bountiful flavors in a vegetarian dish. Track down a decadent dessert.

Places To Stay

Heading out for an overnight visit, long weekend or weeklong road trip usually starts with just an idea.

Bakeries & Sweets

Sometimes your sweet tooth dictates the next stop of your visit.

Outdoor Seating

Nothing draws people outside like the arrival of patio season.

Guide To Craft Beer In The Bend

Craft beer isn’t just a drink. Nor are brewpubs just another place to visit during a trip.

Plan Your Visit to Potawatomi Zoo

A Guide To Potato Creek State Park

Your Guide To Exploring Howard Park

Ironworks Plaza

Plan Your Visit to Potawatomi Zoo

Walking through the main gates at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend reveals a sanctuary for nature lovers.

A Guide To Potato Creek State Park

Visiting The Bend doesn’t necessarily mean sticking to our cities and communities.

Your Guide To Exploring Howard Park

Howard Park in South Bend is a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike.

Ironworks Plaza

Ironworks Plaza has quickly become one of the top places for visitors and locals in Mishawaka to spend time.

Family Summer Fun

Parks Around The Bend

If there is one thing South Bend and Mishawaka have in abundance, it's green spaces.

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Plan Your Visit to Potawatomi Zoo

Walking through the main gates at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend reveals a sanctuary for nature lovers.

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Indiana Dinosaur Museum

Stepping into the Indiana Dinosaur Museum is to go back through 1.9 billion years of history.

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Museums Around The Bend

History comes alive around South Bend and Mishawaka at several museums.

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Things To Do With Kids in South Bend

Being a family-friendly destination is something The Bend takes seriously.

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Performing Arts & Theater

Broadway-type shows, wonderful community productions, an annual Shakespeare festival — just some of the parts of The Bend's vibrant local performing…

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Visit the University of Notre Dame

Steeped in history, Fr. Edward Sorin established the University of Notre Dame in 1842, before nearby South Bend was incorporated as a city 13 years later.

Iconic Landmarks at the University of Notre Dame

Stunning beauty awaits on the University of Notre Dame’s campus.

Explore Outdoors

Places To Go Hiking In South Bend & Mishawaka

Few activities offer a better chance to explore nature than taking a hike.

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Best Bike Trails In The Bend

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

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A Guide To Golf In The Bend

Playing golf courses in South Bend and Mishawaka means choosing from championship-caliber options.

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Fishing Around The Bend

Grab your rod and reel — The Bend is one of the best places to fish in the Midwest thanks to…

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Best Birding Sites In The Bend

Word is starting to get out on The Bend’s birds.

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Cabins, Campgrounds & RV Parks

Feeling a little more rustic?

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South Bend Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing

No physical feature better defines The Bend than the river that runs through its heart.

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Events Around The Bend

Apr 17 to May 31

Rockne: Life & Legacy

The History Museum and Oliver Mansion 808 W Washington St South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 235-9664

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Apr 17 to Nov 22

The Poetry Den

Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center 1040 W Washington St South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 520-5300

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Apr 17 to Dec 31

AudaTours South Bend Audio Tour: Echoes of Legacy in the City’s Heart

Central High School & Boys Vocational School 2425 Tuxedo St Detroit, MI 48206

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Apr 17 to Apr 29

The Ice Box Skating Rink Public Skating-April 2026

The Ice Box Skating Rink 1421 S Walnut St South Bend, Indiana 46619 (574) 288-3300

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