100 Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana Before You Die

From the Gothic architecture and Golden Dome of the University of Notre Dame to the pulsing live jazz performed at the Midway Tavern, South Bend is a vibrant city, reconnecting its working-class roots and embracing the 21st century at the same time. Centuries ago, Native Americans and French voyagers explored the region via the St. Joseph River. Today, dine in style at the Cascade prime steak and seafood restaurant with its stellar views of the water, or sample a flight of beers on the outdoor patio overlooking the river at the Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House. Connect to the city’s past at the History Museum, Copshaholm, and the Studebaker Museum. Experience creative coffee culture and conviviality at Cloud Walking, Chicory Café, the Cat Lady Cafe, and Apothica Teas: Infusion & Frivolities. Cheer the Irish on at classics like Corby’s, O’Rourke’s, and the Linebacker. Discover the city’s creativity at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art on the Notre Dame campus. For all these and more, join local author Jane Simon Ammeson for a tour of South Bend’s best.