South Bend: Notre Dame and a Whole Lot More!
2-Day and 1 Night Tour
Day 1
afternoon
Tour Bodine State Fish Hatchery
Learn about our ecosystem and the amazing story of fish farming in this hatchery that produces 225,000 trout and 250,000 salmon annually to be released to Lake Michigan tributaries.
Cost: Free
Time: 1 hour
afternoon
Tour Studebaker National Museum and the Northern Indiana Center For History and the Oliver Mansion
The new Studebaker National Museum opened on November 1, 2005. Its exhibits include topics relating to the Studebaker Family, great local industrial giants, Studebaker’s critical role in the country’s war effort, and others. The largest collection in the world of Presidential Carriages is located in Hail to the Chiefs: The Presidential Collection. Visitors will follow the area’s industrial past from the early 1800s to the present.
Connected to the Center for History via a walkway, the two museums offer a campus-like experience for visitors.
Copshaholm, the historic 38-room mansion is filled with all original furnishings ranging from the mid-17th to the 20th centuries and was the family home of industrialist J.D. Oliver. The History Center tells the story of the people of the St. Joseph River Valley. Several media presentations are offered.
Cost: $10 for both museums, good for 2 days
Time: 3 hours
early evening
Check-in at hotel
evening
Dinner at 222 Italian Steakhouse
Fine dining in rich ambiance with a casual feel.
Day 2
morning
Breakfast at hotel
morning
Tour the College Football Hall of Fame
The game of college football comes to life through interactive exhibits, video, sound and the nation’s largest collection of football memorabilia. Hands-on and educational packages available.
Cost: $7 adults/seniors, $4 youth (under 18)
Time: 1 hour
morning
South Bend Chocolate Factory Tour and Chocolate Museum
Get the “inside scoop” and sample South Bend’s favorite delicacy. Features an informative video, artifacts from the Chocolate Museum and a factory tour where you can have a sample straight off the production line!
Cost: $4 per person
Time: 1 hour
lunch
Lunch at East Bank Emporium
Offers a full menu for lunch and dinner.
afternoon
Guided tour of the University of Notre Dame
Start your walking tour of this legendary campus at the Eck Visitors’ Center with a brief video. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Hesburgh Library with its 132-foot high mural depicting Christ the Teacher, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the recently restored Main Building with its famed Golden Dome are among the most widely known university landmarks in the world. Shopping available at the Hammes Bookstore and dining options are available on campus.
Cost: $25 per tour guide / 25 people per guide
Time: 2 hours
Contact: http://exploresouthbend.org South Bend / Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone: 574-234-0051
Toll Free: 800-547-0051
