- The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near South Bend, Indiana, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Playgrounds.
- From University of Notre Dame to Howard Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Bend and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mishawaka, Elkhart, Plymouth and Goshen.
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Juicy burgers & spicy chicken wings pair with fries at a neighborhood grill that uses secret family recipes
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Since 1984 when it was first opened, East Race Waterway's 1,900 feet were enjoyed by 270,000 people. On the site are found also picnic tables, an amphitheater and 3.1 mile-long trails.
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3300 W Sample Street, South Bend, IN 46619
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Children and everybody else can enjoy South Bend Chocolate Factory & Museum Tours' services – a firsthand visit at the factory and many chocolate specialties await them.
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Filled with farm activities for children, Thistleberry Farm offers visitors a petting zoo, hay rides, and pumpkin patches. The farm specializes in growing sweet corn and features 6 corn mazes that span the size of 15 football fields.
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As an indoor facility, The Kitchen Skatepark offers visitors wooden half pipes, ramps, stairs, and rails to skate on. The skate park also hosts an annual amateur BMX contest featuring local talent.
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The Thazer Raceway is an indoor slot car racing facility that features a 135-ft track that is named the Aristocrat. The facility has a modern PC-based race directory system as well as a 1960s vintage lap counter.
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Enjoy a night of laughter at The Drop Comedy Club. Stand-up comedy shows are performed by well-known comedians, and there's even a weekly open mic night. Food and beverages are sold.
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808 W Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601
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The Northern Indiana Historical Society is a non-profit organization that operates the Center for History, which oversees a Victorian Mansion and a children’s museum. The society offers exhibits, period rooms, and guided tours.
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Military Honor Park is actually a combination site of an outdoor park and an indoor museum. The bulk of the outside displays include preserved military aircraft while the museum features weaponry, uniforms, small artifacts, and even a research library.
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South Bend Museum of Art exhibits historical and contemporary art in five galleries. It has a large and beautifully displayed collection. Learn about artistic traditions and various crafts in the classes offered here.
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Built in the 1930s, Copshaholm House Museum is a Queen Anne style mansion with 38 rooms that visitors can tour. The house is surrounded by 2.5 acres of gardens, including a tea house and tennis lawn.