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The 150-year-old University of Notre Dame is South Bend's biggest tourist draw, and for good reason. Though it's not easy to land seats at the 80,000-plus-capacity Notre Dame Stadium for a "Fighting Irish" football game, you'll find plenty of attractions on the beautiful, expansive campus. Highlights include numerous works of art, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a replica of the famous shrine. Football fans will also want to visit the College Football Hall of Fame, which features interesting perspectives on the game and inductee videos. Whether or not you remember the Studebaker automobile, which saw its demise in the early sixties, you're sure to enjoy the Studebaker National Museum, featuring more than 75 vehicles drawn from the history of the company, beginning with horse-drawn carriages. South Bend has several fine museums, including the South Bend Regional Museum of Art and the Northern Indiana Center for History, a complex of four museums. Don't leave without trying truffles or fudge from the South Bend Chocolate Company.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Center of activityCenter of activity
University of Notre Dame: 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.
Address: Eck Visitor Center, South Bend, Indiana
Phone: 574-631-5726
Free
Notre Dame Stadium: One of the top sporting venues in the U.S., this vast sports arena for the athletically celebrated University of Notre Dame was originally built in 1930 and remodeled in the late 90s, increasing seating capacity to over 80,000.
Address: Juniper Road, South Bend, Indiana
Phone: 574-631-5267
For auto buffsFor auto buffs
Studebaker National Museum: Housed in a 1919 dealership, this tribute to the now-defunct Studebaker automobile exhibits over 75 vehicles that span the 114-year history of the company, from the Studebaker family's Conestoga Wagon to the final car to roll off the assembly line.
Address: 201 S. Chapin St, South Bend, Indiana
Phone: 888-391-5600
Admission fee
That's entertainmentThat's entertainment
Morris Performing Arts Center: Nicknamed "The Palace," this performing arts center - known for its interesting combination of architectural styles - features everything from ballets and symphonies to Broadway shows and dance theater.
Address: 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana
Phone: 574-235-9198
Admission fee
Museum highlightsMuseum highlights
South Bend Regional Museum of Art: Located in South Bend's Century Center cultural complex, this six-gallery museum combines permanent and changing exhibits focusing on American art and works by Indiana and regional artists
Address: South Bend, Indiana
Phone: 219-235-9102
Admission fee
Northern Indiana Center for History: A stately Victorian mansion with original furnishings and stunning woodwork is the highlight of this museum complex, which also includes a children's museum, a gallery of Notre Dame history and an exhibit that chronicles the history of the St. Joseph River Valley.
Address: 808 W. Washington St., South Bend, Indiana
Phone: 574-235-9664
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Tippecanoe Place: Dine on prime rib and rack of lamb in a historic mansion.
Address: 620 W Washington, South Bend, Indiana
Phone: 574-234-9077
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Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
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Inn at Saint Mary's Hotel & Suites
Popularity index: #3 in South Bend
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South Bend Marriott
Popularity index: #12 in South Bend
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Residence Inn South Bend
Popularity index: #13 in South Bend
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Ivy Court Inn & Suites
Popularity index: #8 in South Bend
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Comfort Suites
Popularity index: #10 in South Bend
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Recommended Reading
"Classic Stadiums, Classic Memories"  New York Times (free registration required), Oct 21, 2005
Some of the Midwest's college football stadiums double as monuments to the game itself.
"Top 10 stadiums: No. 2, Notre Dame Stadium"  CBS.SportsLine.com
This stadium ranks high, with a heap of tradition and a bunch of tailgating fans.
"Studebaker museum -- from covered wagons to performance cars"  Detroit News, Mar 24, 2003
This museum chronicles the rise and fall of an independent American automaker, which produced cars from the 1920s through the 1950s.
"In Indiana, a Pass Through College Football History"  Washington Post, Nov 10, 2002
The College Football Hall of Fame makes sure that every team's a winner.
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