Swanson Park Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 Swanson Park
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
The breakfast buffet was great and clean and abundant. Food was bit cold....but the atrium is freezing. Awevice was great
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
The room was very big and everything was clean and modern.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Four Winds Casino South Bend
Overall professionalism from the staff. Room was immaculate.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
Wonderful hotel. Very clean and loved allt the beautiful holiday decorations. You can tell the staff takes a lot of pride in the hotel
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame
The room was very clean, the staff were all wonderful. I truly appreciated the breakfast buffet. the choices were varied and very good! My only complaint was that I had a hard time finding an outlet that worked in the room to charge my phone. I tried 3 different ones on the nightstands, and finally ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Morris Inn
Room was gorgeous … staff so wonderful
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Swanson Park
River Park
While River Park isn't home to many top sights, Potawatomi Zoo and Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Downtown South Bend
While visiting Downtown South Bend, you might make a stop by sights like Morris Performing Arts Center and Studebaker National Museum.
