- 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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            You don't have to be a college sports fan to appreciate a trip to the University of Notre Dame. The campus is rich with tradition, and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a solemn experience you won't soon forget.        
    
    
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                211 N. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601
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            The Morris Performing Arts Center, built in 1922, is an award-winning entertainment venue. Featuring a calendar of acts ranging from plays to comedy to music and film, the Morris is known as the 'Hottest Ticket in Town'.        
    
    
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                100 Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN 46556
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            Located on the University of Notre Dame's campus, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center provides a variety of music, theater, dance, and cinema shows. Each season, visitors can attend a mix of performances, ranging from Shakespeare to musicals.        
    
    
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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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                110 Warren Golf Course Clubhouse, South Bend, IN 46556
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            Rated 6th golf course in Indiana, the Warren Golf Course offers challenge balanced with relaxation. It is a beautiful link-style course on a wooded 250 acres. It has been awarded the Audubon international certification.        
    
    
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            Founded in 1957, the South Bend Civic Theatre is the oldest community theatre in the Mishawaka area of Northern Indiana. In addition to staging plays and cabarets, they offer summer theatre camps for school-age children.        
    
    
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            Being one of the 504 Cinemark theaters in the country, Cinemark Movies 14's recognition precedes its name. The latest Hollywood productions and the old classics can be viewed in here, with soda and popcorn from the counter.        
    
    
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            Highlighted by a river walk for walking, running, bicycling, and roller blading, Battell Park also offers a basketball court and lighted tennis courts. There are picnic tables and grills, playground equipment, a splashpad, and a civil war statue.        
    
    
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            Situated along the St. Joseph River, Robert C Beutter Park measures seven acres and is named for the city's former mayor. The park has a river race, grassy areas, a walking trail and an 800-foot perennial garden.