- TripBuzz found 80 things to do with kids in or near South Bend, Indiana, including 54 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mishawaka, Elkhart, Plymouth and Goshen.
- From Notre Dame Stadium to Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium, the South Bend area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Theaters, Parks and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
- South Bend is a city located on the banks of the St. Joseph River in Indiana's northernmost region. As the states fourth largest city, it serves to be a hub for the states economical and cultural growth, attracting a large tourist population. Attractions include many theatrical and musical performance venues, galleries, and museums, as well as the sports scene surrounding nearby Notre Dame University.
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Menu includes pastrami-stuffed knishes, honey turkey sandwiches, potato salad, tuna salad, and chocolate danishes
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Located in the 38-room Copsaholm mansion, the Center for History is dedicated to preserving and teaching others about the history of the Saint Joseph Valley Region. Featuring authentic period furniture, memorabilia, and the interactive 1830's Childrens Museum is sure to delight.
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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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Howard Park is 11.49 acres and features an ice rink for skating in the winter, along with a playground, picnic area, hiking trail and a recreation center for adults over 55 years. Fishing is also allowed via the river.
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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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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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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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Situated on 25.72 acres, Leeper Park is home to the Navarre Cabin, a log structure constructed an early settler to the area. The park offers tennis courts, children's playgrounds, picnic tables, a stage and a duck pond.
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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.
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Rum Village Park encompasses 160 acres of woodlands and includes a nature center, an 18-hole disc golf course, mountain bike and hiking trails and much more. A variety of wildlife can be seen, including nesting owls, foxes and deer.