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University of Notre Dame

Eck Visitor Center, South Bend, IN 46556
574-631-5726
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Ranked #2 of 21 attractions in South Bend
Type: Educational Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Owner description: Renowned for its rich athletic tradition, the university is a beautiful place to visit, with such religious attractions as the Grotto of Our Lady of... more » Owner description: Renowned for its rich athletic tradition, the university is a beautiful place to visit, with such religious attractions as the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the park-like setting of its huge stadium and the abundant artwork. « less
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Stow, OH
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Now we know why this university appeals to so many. Lots of history and tradition. The buildings and grounds are meticulous. The bookstore is a great place for all the ND stuff you could want. Didn't get to see the inside of the stadium but looks impressive even from the outside.

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Kent, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

It is the sacred place. Feels and looks like Heaven on Earth - I love it all except people leaving bottles, etc. on the Stadiums - ask them to take back what they brought - not that "a group of students will pick it up the next day." Grotto is for spiritual renewal, the Basilica with the relics and the... More

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Belen, New Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Our purpose of visit was visiting a cousin that goes to this University so we saw plenty on campus! The campus is very plain, there is nothing special about except the large green quads. I was very disappointed I expected beautiful buildings. If you go, don't get your hopes up.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

Notre Dame.....the name itself evokes thousands of images. The campus is amazing! You cannot adequately describe this place! Be sure to visit the bookstore and the Eck visitors center. The golden dome is spectacular and be sure to check out the library. I love the dining hall and the other gothic buildings. Harry Potter could have been filmed here!

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Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

We spent part of a day walking the campus. Were here in April, so you might expect mild weather. Not so that day. Very windy, snow and sleet. Spent most of our time in the Hammes bookstore to get out of the elements. There are so many visitors, people are in the parking lots helping find a spot. Short but... More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We visited the campus of Notre Dame this past weekend. We made sure to get to the visitor's center before it closed on Saturday so that we could see the film on the history of the school since we knew nothing about it. It was very informative. We were not able to take a guided student tour as this is... More

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Riverhead, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Don't miss the university tour! It's an amazing campus and the Basilica of the Sacret heart is breathtaking! There is a museum in the Basilica not always open but we were lucky enough to have a tour guide that planned ahead of our visit and had Father there to open it for us! This is amazing with many items not... More

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Oak Forest, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We loved everything about the University ND. It is one of the most beautiful colleges in the USA. The surrounding area has a few book stores, Starbucks etc.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Loved the University and particularly the church. It is well worth the visit BUT, be advised, it is difficult for handicapped people. If you can ask nicely, the guard might let you through, but he reminded us that it is a pedestrian college. Excuse me? That really irked me. Frankly, I found the staff there to be snooty, like they... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

words can't explain the feeling when on campus. It takes my breath away walking on campus. Many places to visit during your walk.

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