Sample Itineraries

Our sample bus tour itineraries showcase the best of South Bend and the surrounding region, offering a variety of options to suit different interests, group sizes, and timeframes.

Bones to Buggies
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Bones to Buggies

Spirit of South3-Day / 2-Night Spirit of South Bend Tour – South Bend, Indiana

DAY 1 – Arrival, History & Local Flavor

  • Arrive in South Bend
  • Lunch: Fiddler’s Hearth or Barnaby’s – Experience local favorites with hearty meals perfect for groups.
  • Oliver Mansion Tour (Copshaholm) – Explore the 38-room Victorian mansion filled with original furnishings and holiday décor.
  • Studebaker National Museum – Discover iconic American automobiles and transportation history.
  • Hotel check-in – Settle into comfortable group-friendly accommodations.
  • Dinner & Entertainment at Four Winds Casino – Choose from multiple dining options and enjoy gaming or live entertainment.

DAY 2 – Notre Dame, River Lights & Chocolate

  • University of Notre Dame Campus Tour – Visit the Golden Dome, Basilica, Grotto, and other iconic campus landmarks.
  • Lunch at Notre Dame – Enjoy group dining at Rohr’s or Legends of Notre Dame.
  • Afternoon: • South Bend Chocolate Company Factory Tour – Enjoy samples and see how chocolate is made and tour the new Indiana Dinosaur Museum where you can see working paleontology lab and see rare fossils like skin.
  • Dinner: South Bend Public House – Experience a relaxed atmosphere and experience the home of the “Upside-Down Burger” with a selection of regional brews.
  • Evening: South Bend River Lights – Enjoy a beautiful nighttime LED art installation along the St. Joseph River.

DAY 3 – Art & Eat

  • Morning: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art tour known for its Beaux-Arts-inspired building, extensive collection (over 30,000 works).
  • Depart – Board the motorcoach with memorable South Bend experiences.
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.
The History Museum & Oliver Mansion
What you see around The Bend today is rooted in its past.
Studebaker National Museum
Local history, presidential lore and automotive progress combine at Studebaker National Museum, where gearheads can peruse roughly 120 vehicles and history buffs can get…
A History Lover's Guide to The Bend
There are few better ways to learn about a place than to walk through its history.
Indiana Dinosaur Museum
Stepping into the Indiana Dinosaur Museum is to go back through 1.9 billion years of history.

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