- Our list of the best things to do in South Bend, Indiana, features the top 99 nearby activities — including 44 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- South Bend, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
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Operating since 1946, Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum houses a collection of artifacts pertaining to the Mishawaka area. The museum features a replica 1904 Victorian home, Japanese tea room and mid-1800s village with stores, schoolhouse, post office and house.
4.4 Miles
A discount movie theater, Cinemark Movies 6 displays second-run movies in six auditoriums using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers a game room, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
4.5 Miles
Covering 152,992 square feet, the University Park Mall has everything from jewelry to toys, and from fast-food restaurants to Apple products. 124 stores are opened on its site.
4.5 Miles
Merrifield Pool is an Olympic-sized pool. Its main attractions are the 160 ft. water slide, water basketball net, figure-8 wading pool with water umbrella. It also has a snack bar for the hungry.
4.6 Miles
The latest Hollywood productions and also older, classic films can be enjoyed at the Cinemark Movies 6, with popcorn and soda on the side.
4.6 Miles
Merrifield Ice Rink is an open-air community run seasonal ice-rink featuring open skating, skate rental, skate sharpening services, lessons, and birthday party packages. Special events include Mishawaka's Winterfest which includes free skating.
4.6 Miles
Dedicated to the city's sister city, Shiojiri City, Shiojiri Niwa is a Japanese garden with a bridge, pond, and walking paths. The park also has a tea house pavilion that is often used for weddings.
4.9 Miles
Open to the public for cycling, walking, and jogging, The Riverwalk has a path that circles the St. Joseph River. One section of the path takes visitors over the river on a bridge.
4.9 Miles
Accessible over a stone bridge or by boat, Miami Monkey Island covers five acres of land on the small island itself. Standard park features like children's playground equipment, picnic tables with grills, and a boat launch are available.