
If you enjoy family-friendly activities, museums, and cultural events, our real estate agents think you will love living in South Bend. The city offers wonderful opportunities for family dining, fun shopping, and exploring historical treasures and art collections. Take a look at a few attractions that make South Bend a great place to call home.
- The History Museum – 897 Thomas Street
The History Museum in South Bend offers a variety of educational and fun-filled events throughout the year. You can attend an interactive mystery or Moonlight and Merlot at the Oliver Mansion, visit an exhibit about Indiana folklore, explore African-American artifacts, learn about the Battle of Gettysburg, and browse the museum's digital collection of historic photos. You'll find great books, gifts, and collectibles at the Museum Boutique. If you're looking for a fun day out for the entire family, plan a visit to the History Museum. It's open Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 12 pm-5 pm. Parking is free and admission is free for members and children under 5.
- The Oliver Mansion and Gardens – 897 Thomas Street
The Oliver Mansion and Gardens is a favorite destination for city visitors looking for South Bend homes for sale. Once home to the 19th-century industrialist J.D. Oliver and his family, the mansion consists of a three-story Queen Anne-style house with 38 rooms designed with elaborate beamed ceilings, carved woodwork, 14 massive fireplaces, and original furnishings. It was one of the first South Bend homes to have electricity. Surrounding the mansion, there are 2.5 acres of beautiful, sprawling gardens that house a fountain, pergola, teahouse, tennis lawn, and rose garden. The Oliver Mansion and Gardens is listed on the National Record of Historic Places.
- South Bend Museum of Art – 120 South DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd.
There's no better way to explore your creative passions than a visit to the South Bend Museum of Art. You can browse a variety of current and upcoming art exhibitions throughout the year, explore a large collection of artists, and even submit your own artwork for review by the art committee. If you're interested in classes, the Museum of Art offers studio classes and scholarship-based workshops in painting, ceramics, weaving, metalwork, darkroom photography, and 2D and 3D design. Open studios are scheduled when there are no classes or special events.
- Studebaker National Museum – 201 Chapin Street
If you're interested in classic cars, head to the Studebaker National Museum where you'll see an impressive car collection that dates back to the 1890's. Located in a 55,000-square-foot building, the museum houses the Presidential Carriage Collection with Abraham Lincoln's carriage and President McKinley's Studebaker Phaeton, the Original Collection with 33 classic model Studebaker cars and trucks, and the Military Collection with old jeeps and tanks. If you're a classic car buff, you can participate in interactive exhibits and upcoming events like October Cars & Coffee.
- University of Notre Dame – Notre Dame, Indiana
The University of Notre Dame is well-known for its outstanding academics and achievements, and if you live in South Bend, you have a world of opportunities right outside your doorstep. In addition to on-campus classrooms, Notre Dame has 50 international study programs in some of the world's most vibrant cities. The university campus hosts a variety of year-round lectures, cultural events, and athletic events, including "Fighting Irish" football games. It's easy to schedule a campus tour and participate in special events by contacting the Eck Visitors Center on campus.
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