Roseland, Granger & Osceola, Indiana
Venture beyond the larger cities to explore nearby communities filled with charming parks, local eats and unique events worth the short drive.
Roseland, Indiana - EXIT 77
Roseland is just north of South Bend near the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College. It’s a convenient stop for travelers with an assortment of hotels, restaurants and places to fill up.
Try out Weiss’ Gasthaus for some German cuisine or stop into Ho Ping House for some delicious Chinese sit-down. Be ready for giant portions.
Roseland Restaurants
Granger, Indiana
Granger combines elegant suburban living with engaging amenities—making it a standout destination just a stone’s throw from The Bend.
A perfect place to visit is Heritage Square Shopping Center, an open-air plaza featuring hotels with walkable dining and shopping. Foodies must add JC’s Coal Oven Pizza Co., Uptown Kitchen, Fiesta Tapatia and Soho Japanese Bistro, and Villa Macri to the list. Don’t forget dessert at Urban Swirl or Vanilla Bean Creamery!
Other notable spots to indulge your tastebuds include Yesterday’s Food & Spirits, PaddyShack Ice Cream, Jimmy’s Pizza and Ribs, and Iggy’s Pizza Shop.
If you’re looking to get active, play a round at Juday Creek Golf Course, take your shot at some Ninja Golf!, or try your aim with axe throwing at The Lucky Hatchet.
Osceola, Indiana
Osceola has small-town charm and is probably best known as the home of Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park. Enjoy easy hikes, paddling, picnic areas and an 18-hole disc golf course. During the winter, enjoy snow tubing. Right on the Osceola/Mishawaka line you can enjoy blueberry picking at the Blueberry Ranch.
Bluegrass and country fans might head over for the 3-day Osceola Music Festival which takes place in August.
