Quick Summary: The fourth-largest city in Indiana, South Bend is a unique Midwestern city that offers visitors a range of things to see and do, including museums, outdoor attractions, sports games and performing arts. Best things to do in South Bend with kids include the South Bend Chocolate Factory and Museum Tours, HealthWorks Kids' Museum and the Potawatomi Zoo.


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1. South Bend Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. River Lights ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
River Lights | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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3. Potawatomi Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
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4. South Bend Chocolate Factory and Museum Tours

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5. Howard Park

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Howard Park | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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6. The Snite Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
The Snite Museum of Art | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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7. Studebaker National Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Studebaker National Museum | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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8. Notre Dame Stadium

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Notre Dame Stadium | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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9. Morris Performing Arts Center

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Morris Performing Arts Center | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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10. South Bend Brew Werks

Category: Food & Drink
South Bend Brew Werks | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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11. The Indiana Whiskey Company

Category: Food & Drink
The Indiana Whiskey Company | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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12. South Bend Farmer's Market

Category: Shopping
South Bend Farmer's Market | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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13. East Race Waterway

East Race Waterway | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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14. The History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The History Museum | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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15. Compton Family Ice Arena

Category: Kids & Family
Compton Family Ice Arena | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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16. Kennedy Park

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Kennedy Park | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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17. Potawatomi Conservatories

Potawatomi Conservatories | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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18. Rum Village Nature Center

Category: Activities
Rum Village Nature Center | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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19. Four Winds Casino South Bend

Category: Entertainment
Four Winds Casino South Bend | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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20. The Drop Comedy Club

Category: Entertainment
The Drop Comedy Club | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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21. South Bend Civic Theater

Category: Entertainment
South Bend Civic Theater | Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana
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