River Park Travel Guide
South Bend
Popular places to visit
Potawatomi Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Potawatomi Zoo home during your holiday in South Bend? Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
University of Notre Dame
Experience a day in the life of a student at one of the prettiest campuses in the United States. Admire iconic landmarks and experience the passion of a football match.
Studebaker National Museum
Take a journey through the history of one of the world’s most important automobile manufacturers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
A dazzling series of stained-glass windows adorn this Gothic Revival-style church set on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Join devotees at a replica of a sacred French cave, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before St. Bernadette Soubirous.
Notre Dame Stadium
Catch an event at Notre Dame Stadium during your trip to Notre Dame. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in River Park
Irish Lodge South Bend
"Loved everything! Nothing to complain about."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Four Winds Casino South Bend
"Awesome place to stay excellent facility. I would like for the hotel to have a restaurant to serve breakfast Monday through Sunday."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Morris Inn
"Outstanding experience. Room was comfortable. We had an issue with the HVAC - staff corrected it in minutes."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Baymont By Wyndham South Bend
"My mistake- I’ve stayed at other Wyndham properties and they have been great. Clearly Baymont is the Motel 6 of the chain. That said, the staff there were very friendly and helpful and did the best with what they had. The pool and fitness areas need a lot of love and attention. Rooms had no real ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
"Location is good. Renovations are being done which are okay, but makes the hotel very difficult to navigate for now. Also, we stayed in a renovated room, but I don't feel that the renovations improved it much? Will give it another chance maybe when it is finished."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
"Great accommodations and the staff was very hospitable."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Park
Swanson Park
Swanson Park might not have many top sights, but Potawatomi Zoo and Compton Family Ice Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wooded Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Wooded Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium.
Northeast South Bend
Though Northeast South Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center.
East Bank Village
While East Bank Village may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Morris Performing Arts Center and South Bend Civic Theater.
Downtown South Bend
While visiting Downtown South Bend, you might make a stop by sights like Morris Performing Arts Center and Studebaker National Museum.
Harters Heights
Harters Heights might not have many top sights, but Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
