Guidebook for South Bend
Food Scene
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StMusic most nights. Good beer selection.
Warsaw has some great restaurants. 110 Craft Meatery is definitely worth the 45 minute drive. Be prepared to drop some bucks.
Warsaw
Warsaw has some great restaurants. 110 Craft Meatery is definitely worth the 45 minute drive. Be prepared to drop some bucks.
The closest thing you can get to a New York Slice in the Midwest. Not amazing, but if you really need decent pizza, this is the place to go.
Polito's Pizza
401 N Hickory RdThe closest thing you can get to a New York Slice in the Midwest. Not amazing, but if you really need decent pizza, this is the place to go.
During summer, it's worth getting here a little early to get waterfront seating. A South Bend classic.
Hensell's Oaken Bucket
1212 S Ironwood DrDuring summer, it's worth getting here a little early to get waterfront seating. A South Bend classic.
Situated on the river, this brewery and smokehouse has a fantastic menu. Strongly recommend getting several dishes to share.
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Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way ESituated on the river, this brewery and smokehouse has a fantastic menu. Strongly recommend getting several dishes to share.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a real neighborhood bar! Get to know everyone from the area. And we do mean everyone--from the church ladies to the homeless guys to the longtime residents. Standard bar food + really good beer selection. Great specials and a truly memorable trivia night.
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Frank's Place
327 W Marion StThis is a real neighborhood bar! Get to know everyone from the area. And we do mean everyone--from the church ladies to the homeless guys to the longtime residents. Standard bar food + really good beer selection. Great specials and a truly memorable trivia night.
Technically only a distillery. Great place for mixed drinks and some memorable burgers. There is also an art house theater in Three Oaks.
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Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrTechnically only a distillery. Great place for mixed drinks and some memorable burgers. There is also an art house theater in Three Oaks.
Shopping
Indoor farmer's market with a good little diner. Check the days it is open before going. Get there early on Saturdays if you don't like crowds.
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South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdIndoor farmer's market with a good little diner. Check the days it is open before going. Get there early on Saturdays if you don't like crowds.
Purple Porch Co-op
123 N Hill StOrganic co-op with a good salad bar.
If you want to get a feel for an area, I always think it's worth it to check out local antique malls. There are quite a few more in this area.
Picker's Paradise Antique Mall
2809 S 11th StIf you want to get a feel for an area, I always think it's worth it to check out local antique malls. There are quite a few more in this area.
Amish everything. Lots of other Amish and Mennonite stuff out in this area. Elkhart is also great for antiquing.
The Amish Mall
1216 W Bristol StAmish everything. Lots of other Amish and Mennonite stuff out in this area. Elkhart is also great for antiquing.
Parks & Nature
Rum Village Nature Center
2626 S Gertrude StGreen and quiet!
Parque Estatal Grand Mere
7337 Thornton DriveSome great dunes and other views.
Excellent state park. Good for a day trip.
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Parque Estatal Warren Dunes
12032 Red Arrow HwyExcellent state park. Good for a day trip.
Arts & Culture
Free to the public. Amazing gallery situated by the stadium.
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Snite Museum of Art
100 Moose Krause CirFree to the public. Amazing gallery situated by the stadium.
Sightseeing
Theodore M. Hesburgh Library
Touchdown Jesus. Get a photo.
Essentials
Save A Lot
310 Chapin StBudget grocery store for essentials!