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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. Fans of American football will also want to visit the College... more » 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. Fans of American football 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 1960s, you're sure to enjoy the Studebaker National Museum, featuring more than 75 vehicles 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. And don't leave without trying truffles or fudge from the South Bend Chocolate Company. « less

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Innisfree-a-Celtic-Bed-and-Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
Baton Rouge, LA
23 Jul 2008

I spent two nights at Innisfree, a Celtic B & B in South Bend. Great location, comfortable atmosphere, welcoming hostess, tremendous breakfast-- highly recommended! more

Inn at Saint Mary's Hotel & Suites

4 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh
22 Jul 2008

Stayed overnight at the Inn at St. Mary's on a recent trip through the midwest. I must admit that I was really looking forward to it due to all the wonderful comments made by other travelers. One...more

Inn at Saint Mary's Hotel & Suites

0 of 5 stars
Indiana
24 Jul 2008

I represent the Inn at Saint Mary's and wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your review. We realize that guest satisfaction is of paramount importance and we are glad you enjoyed your...more

Hilton Garden Inn South Bend

5 of 5 stars
Lewis Center, OH
22 Jul 2008

We were in South Bend to drop one daughter off at Fine Arts Camp at Saint Mary's College and then the older daughter was doing college tours of both Saint Mary's and Notre Dame. This new hotel has a...more

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