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
Room was clean but walls had water damage from roof leaks. Bathroom door wouldn't lock. Pool was closed, nothing on website indicating it was not open. The 50 dollar hold for incidentals seemed a little much for a lack of services. Parking is limited, we had to park in the back and walk around because ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Four Winds Casino South Bend
Quick check in, clean room, easy to link streaming services from phone to tv, nice shower, good time at casino
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Morris Inn
Very quiet and clean. Bed was very comfortable. Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
The location is awesome if you are going to a Morris Performing arts event or anything downtown. I imagine that’s where the price comes from. Nice hotel and amenities butt the parking ramp only accepts cars and smaller trucks. Overflow parking is onsite for bigger trucks butt not a lot of room. First ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Baymont By Wyndham South Bend
Staff was very nice and so was the room! I feel like Baymont can be hit or miss but this one is great. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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.
