Near Northwest Travel Guide
South Bend
Visit Near Northwest
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Memorial Hospital
If Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of South Bend.
Top hotels in Near Northwest
Four Winds Casino South Bend
All was 5 star
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Friendly staff and homey accommodations.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Morris Inn
Staff was soo nice and helpful, bed was comfortable, room was spotless, beautiful inn.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
No microwave and they were doing construction 🙄. It was so freakin Cold
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
Great staff, was able to everything brought to our room so we could prepare some meals. Bummer pool & hot tub were closed for seasonal maintenance.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Motel 6 South Bend, IN - Mishawaka
Friendly staff. Was only going to stay for a few days but has turned into 2 weeks which will probably turn into another 3. They’re very nice and have made this long stay away from home a little easier for me 🙂
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near Northwest
Northshore Triangle
Northshore Triangle might not have many top sights, but South Bend Civic Theater and Morris Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Washington
West Washington might not have many top sights, but Four Winds Field and South Bend Civic Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown South Bend
While visiting Downtown South Bend, you might make a stop by sights like South Bend Regional Museum of Art and Morris Performing Arts Center.
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.
Keller Park
While Keller Park isn't home to many top sights, Roseland Town Park and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 South Bend Regional Museum of Art and Morris Performing Arts Center.
