Local Attractions & Activities
Local attractions and activities
10 minute drive- Smaller local zoo. Fun for little kids. They have a cute little area where you can feed goats and alpacas. Kids love it and don't ever want to leave!
90 locals recommend
Potawatomi Zoo
500 S Greenlawn Ave10 minute drive- Smaller local zoo. Fun for little kids. They have a cute little area where you can feed goats and alpacas. Kids love it and don't ever want to leave!
30 minute drive- Public beach with free parking. You can park right next to the beach and swim. There is also a great pizzeria named Silver Beach Pizza located right next to the beach that I would recommend for lunch.
140 locals recommend
Silver Beach
30 minute drive- Public beach with free parking. You can park right next to the beach and swim. There is also a great pizzeria named Silver Beach Pizza located right next to the beach that I would recommend for lunch.
5 minute drive- July is blueberry time in this area. We have 6 kids and they love going to pick blueberries every year. You pay for what you pick. They also have some great wines available at the orchard.
15 locals recommend
Lehman's Orchards
2280 Portage Rd5 minute drive- July is blueberry time in this area. We have 6 kids and they love going to pick blueberries every year. You pay for what you pick. They also have some great wines available at the orchard.
5 minute drive- There is a huge playground at this park and tons of covered picnic tables. There are really easy trails to walk along with kids. This park offers canoe rental and well as kayak and paddleboard rental.
42 locals recommend
St. Patrick's County Park
50651 Laurel Rd5 minute drive- There is a huge playground at this park and tons of covered picnic tables. There are really easy trails to walk along with kids. This park offers canoe rental and well as kayak and paddleboard rental.
10 minute drive- They hold tours of the chocolate factory that are pretty quick to keep little kid's attention. You can end the tour by making a chocolate treat to enjoy.
9 locals recommend
The South Bend Chocolate Company
3300 W Sample St10 minute drive- They hold tours of the chocolate factory that are pretty quick to keep little kid's attention. You can end the tour by making a chocolate treat to enjoy.
10 minute drive- They haven't released their summer schedule yet, however they hold fun events on Saturday morning geared towards younger kids. It has a great atmosphere and is the best place in the area for produce and meat.
68 locals recommend
South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside Blvd10 minute drive- They haven't released their summer schedule yet, however they hold fun events on Saturday morning geared towards younger kids. It has a great atmosphere and is the best place in the area for produce and meat.
15 minute drive- This is the area's best kept secret. Tickets are less than $5 and treats are cheap. It fills up fast so buy tickets online ahead of time. Our family of 8 can go catch a movie with drinks and treats for under $50
24 locals recommend
Wonderland Cinema
402 North Front St15 minute drive- This is the area's best kept secret. Tickets are less than $5 and treats are cheap. It fills up fast so buy tickets online ahead of time. Our family of 8 can go catch a movie with drinks and treats for under $50
Snite Museum of Art
100 Moose Krause CirFood scene
10 minute drive- Their desserts are to die for. It makes for a great family night out.
6 locals recommend
Caracas Bistro
236 W Edison Rd10 minute drive- Their desserts are to die for. It makes for a great family night out.
10 minute drive- This is an Amish owned bakery that has the best donuts ever. Locals order donuts called "Amish Crack." They are a treat that cannot be missed. The bakery also offers ice cream stuffed donuts during the summer that brings tons of smiles.
16 locals recommend
Rise'n Roll Bakery & Deli
3915 Grape Rd10 minute drive- This is an Amish owned bakery that has the best donuts ever. Locals order donuts called "Amish Crack." They are a treat that cannot be missed. The bakery also offers ice cream stuffed donuts during the summer that brings tons of smiles.
15 minute drive - Definitely a local favorite. Excellent food & drink choices.
79 locals recommend
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main St15 minute drive - Definitely a local favorite. Excellent food & drink choices.
J.W. Chen's
1835 S Bend AveThe very best Chinese food in the area.
WOOCHI JAPANESE FUSION & BAR
119 N Michigan StGreat sushi and atmosphere!
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way EExcellent food and fresh made beer.