Attractions - Downtown Attractions Map*

• Art Beat
  A FREE downtown South Bend stroll along the sidewalks featuring the works of local visual, musical, performing and culinary artists.
  
  
• Arts Everywhere
  The Greater South Bend Region's Ultimate Guide to Arts & Culture.  Events, discount ticket offers and so much more.
  
  
  
• Century Center
  Modern structure located on an 11-acre riverfront park. In addition to meeting, trade show and convention facilities, the Century Center complex includes two attractive theatres, an art museum and gift shop. Check web site for event schedule.
  
  
• College Football Hall of Fame
  National College Football Museum open daily for self guided tours. Featuring "360-degree theatre" film viewing area and "The Training Center" interactive skills course. The history and pageantry of college football lives in Downtown South Bend!
  
  
• Coveleski Stadium - South Bend Silver Hawks
  Home of the South Bend Silver Hawks, Class A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Upper Deck Banquet & Catering facility. A beautiful modern sports facility. Catch the fun at the Cove!
  Check web site for schedule.
  
  
• Dream Coach Carriages
  Take a relaxing tour through downtown South Bend! Step into the past by enjoying a horse drawn carriage ride and see the historic homes of the Studebakers, Olivers, Birdsells and many other famous buildings in our great town!  Friday Evenings 7 - 10pm
  
  
• East Bank Trail/Riverwalk
  Located along the St. Joseph River. The banks of the East Race offer more than five miles of paved and lighted walking/running paths along the scenic St. Joseph River.
  
  
• East Race Waterway
  Located in the heart of downtown South Bend on the east side of the St. Joseph River at the South Bend dam, the East Race Waterway is a one-of-a-kind recreational facility.  As the first artificial white water course in North America and only one of six in the world, its rapids rival those of the Colorado River and can generate waves up to six feet or higher.  Approximately 2,000 feet long, with a total fall of about 12 feet depending on the flow of the river, the water level can be controlled via three headgates and the placement of obstacles that create whitewater turbulence from novice to professional levels.  Open June through mid-August.
  
  
• Ella Morris and Muessel-Ellison Botanical Conservatories and Potawatomi Greenhouse
  The lush jungle feel of the Morris Conservatory with its large rubber trees, bamboo and citrus trees and the relaxing sound of the small waterfall surrounded by bougainvillea, bird of paradise and many other exotic plants found in the Muessel-Ellsion Conservatory invites visitors to explore nature's beauty.  The Potawatomi Greenhouse features eight growing houses that grow the flowers and plants for three seasonal flower shows and supply the conservatories and South Bend parks.
  
  
• Healthworks! Kids' Museum
  HealthWorks! is a state-of-the art, 12,000 square foot facility, aimed at teaching children, kindergarten through 6th grade, that the choices they make today will impact the quality of life they have tomorrow. Children learn through interactive displays about the human body, innovative computer stations, and challenges about brainpower and senses to reveal important facts about their own skills and talents. HealthWorks! offers 11 different learning tracks for visiting area students, with additional programs on the weekends.
  
  
• Howard Park Ice Rink
  Public ice skating rink located in Howard Park.
  
  
  
  
  
• Military Honor Park
  Outdoor mlitary park and indoor museum.  Displays include airplanes, tanks, weaponry, uniforms, small artifacts, research library and gift shop.  Call 574.232.4300 for info.
  
  
• Morris Performing Arts Center
  A nationally top-ranking 2500 seat theater which hosts a variety of performances including symphony, dance, national touring musical concerts, comedians, and Broadway touring performances. The Morris facility circa 1922 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Check web site for show times.
  
  
• National Register of Historic Places, South Bend
  
  
• Northern Indiana Center for History
  Beautifully encompassed on 10 acres in the West Washington Historic District of South Bend, the Northern Indiana Center for History includes Copshaholm House Museum, the Center for History, Kid's First Children's Museum, and the Worker's Home Museum. Each unique area of the Northern Indiana Center for History combine fascinating historical presentations of the people and life in the St. Joseph River Valley area, from the prehistoric era to the present.
  

• Palais Royale Ballroom/Banquet Facility
  After remaining closed for 32 years, December 31, 2002, marked the reopening and rebirth of the Palais. A stunning facility with exquisite decor and all the grandeur of the original 1923 ballroom. A remarkable venue for celebrations and gatherings of all kinds. Available morning, afternoon and evening.
  
  
• Potawatomi Zoo
  The Potawatomi Zoo opened in 1902, making it Indiana's oldest zoo. The zoo is located in a beautiful wooded park and houses 500 animals from all corners of the globe. The zoo is dedicated to the enrichment of the community by promoting wildlife conservation and awareness of endangered species.
  
  
• Rum Village Nature Center
  The 160 acres of natural woodland in Rum Village Park is a designated nature area.  Many excellent specimens of native trees and a wide selection of flowering and herbaceous plants may be found here.  Such a wooded tract is unique within an urban community.  It is a remnant of the land that once was.... a source of food and shelter for a variety of wildlife and a haven for renewal of the human spirit.
  
• Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame
  One of the finest university art museums in America is located on the University of Notre Dame campus. The Snite Museum of Art, a tri-level 70,000-square-foot building, boasts over 19,000 works representing many of the principal cultures and periods of world art history.
  
  
• South Bend Regional Museum of Art
  Founded in 1947, this museum traces its heritage to a small group of artists and community leaders who dedicated their efforts to bringing fine art to the region. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, which recognizes that the Museum has achieved the highest level of professional standards.
  
  
• South Bend Symphony
  For 70 years, the South Bend Symphony has been committed to bringing fine concerts to the South Bend community by providing musical favorites ranging from classical to "pops".
  Check web site for show times.
  
  
• St. Joseph County Public Library
  Ranked among the top ten libraries in the US for cities 100,000-250,000.
• First library in the US on the World Wide Web and second in the world.
• Features over 50 public Internet station
  
  
• Studebaker National Museum, Inc.
  View 114 years of automotive history, from the Studebaker family's Conestoga Wagon to the last car to roll off the assembly line. Studebaker was the only company to span the time from settlers' wagons to high performance automobiles.
  
  
• University of Notre Dame

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