We are excited to see you in the Michiana area and hope you enjoy your visit. Here are a few fun things to do in the area.
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Notre Dame campus is always gorgeous but it takes on a special beauty each Fall as the leaves become a canvas of autumn colors.
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Displays a variety of automobiles, wagons, carriages, and military vehicles related to the Studebaker Corporation and other aspects of American history.
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Experience local flavor in the South Bend area and visit local vendors offering fresh vegetables, locally grown flowers, coffee, and more.
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South Bend and Mishawaka river walk
Follow the path of the St. Joseph River and explore Mishawaka on this guided pathway.
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can be a quick escape with its beach and boating options. You can kayak, hike, bike and more.
(Note: about 20 minutes drive southwest of Notre Dame)
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Pick-your-own apples & pumpkins
Explore pumpkin patches and fresh produce at u-picks, and navigate—or get lost in—some massive corn mazes are three of the most classic fall activities.
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Recommend hike: 3 Dune Challenge
Challenge friends, family, and yourself to an epic climb up the three tallest sand dunes at Indiana Dunes State Park. It’s 1.5 miles of tough trail with 552 vertical feet that’s 100 percent brag-worthy.
(Note: 1 hour drive from Notre Dame)
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St. Joseph sits at the southern end of the West Michigan Pike trail, a historic byway connecting Michigan’s most picturesque beach towns.
For more information, please check: https://www.visitsouthbend.com