Where to eat, drink, watch and go out across Michiana.
South Bend · Event Venues
South Bend's convention center, designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee and opened in 1977 on the West Race overlooking the St. Joseph River. More than 75,000 square feet of indoor space plus the outdoor Island Park.
Notre Dame · Event Venues
Notre Dame's two-rink ice facility, opened in 2011. The 5,022-seat main arena is home to Fighting Irish hockey; the second sheet is Olympic-sized.
South Bend · Event Venues · Music Venues
Downtown ballpark and home of the South Bend Cubs, the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Capacity 5,000, named for Hall of Fame pitcher Stan Coveleski, and host to concerts and festivals in the off-season.
Goshen · Music Venues · Event Venues
Downtown Goshen's 1905 theater, fully restored in 2020. The roughly 600-seat auditorium hosts concerts, theater, free monthly movies and First Fridays.
South Bend · Event Venues · Beer Gardens
South Bend's riverfront destination park, reopened in 2019 with a 16,000-square-foot ice trail, a large accessible playground, fountains, an event center and a year-round restaurant. Home to Fusion Fest and summer concerts.
Three Oaks · Bars · Restaurants
Certified organic craft distillery in the restored 1800s Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks, Michigan, open since 2011. Tours, tastings, the Staymaker restaurant and a putting green, about 40 minutes from South Bend.
South Bend · Music Venues · Event Venues
Downtown South Bend's historic theater, opened in 1922 as the Palace Theatre and restored in 2000. Seats up to 2,564 for Broadway tours, concerts, comedy, dance and the South Bend Symphony.
South Bend · Event Venues
One of Indiana's oldest zoos, established in Potawatomi Park in 1921. Nearly 400 animals across 23 acres, AZA-accredited since 1987, and home to Brew at the Zoo and the fall Pumpkin Patch.
Three Oaks · Music Venues · Event Venues
Nonprofit performing arts venue in the former Warren Featherbone Company factory, open since 2003, with about 100 music, comedy and theater shows a year in a 300-seat room.
Elkhart · Music Venues · Event Venues
Elkhart's city-owned historic theatre, opened in 1924 and reopened in 2011 after an $18 million restoration of its interior and 1924 Kimball organ. Touring concerts, Broadway, comedy and the Crystal Ballroom.
Elkhart · Event Venues
A 36-acre nonprofit botanic garden along Elkhart's Christiana Creek with more than 24 themed spaces, open year-round for strolls, concerts and seasonal events.