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
Four Winds Casino South Bend
Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Irish Lodge South Bend
Property is old however staff are super friendly. Room spacious and clean but worn and dated.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Morris Inn
Location is the best. Right on campus and close to Eddy street.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
What a fantastic find! The hotel is doing some renovations but we got one of the newly remodeled rooms on the 3rd floor. So cute! Notre Dame themed decor makes you feel like you are enjoying a football game on a fall day. Rooms are spacious. Love the little wine frig. The breakfast was excellent! ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
Breakfast menu was good, pool was fun, hot tub was relaxing, hotel rooms were clean and spacious, and employees were professional and nice. Will return again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Motel 6 South Bend, IN - Mishawaka
Overall the place was clean and quiet. Was just a stop over for a night.
Reviewed on 5 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.
