Swanson Park Travel Guide
South Bend
Visit Swanson Park
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.
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
Irish Lodge South Bend
"Rooms need to be maintained better . There are patches and holes in walls . Wallpaper falling down … however the furniture was nice and was clean"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Four Winds Casino South Bend
"Clean room and perfect amenities"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Inn at Saint Mary's
"Unfortunately the renovations are still ongoing but it is a wonderful place and will probably be even nicer once everything is completed"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Morris Inn
"My stay at the Morris Inn was delightful, as usual!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
"Shocked! Really nice room. BUT…lobby under construction, pool out of order, bathroom off the restaurant…out of order, 3 night stay…NO housekeeping, trash piled up, no fresh towels, no coffee, no shower gel, 1 bar/sliver of soap…returned to room 11pm each night following reunion events…went to front ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Days Inn South Bend / Notre Dame
"My main issues were the fact I could not access the WiFi, the tv only had 7 working channels and the room phone did not work. Checking took a rather long time, as if the gentleman was relatively new to the job. He was very pleasant however."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Swanson Park
Northeast South Bend
Though Northeast South Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Notre Dame Stadium and Compton Family Ice Arena.
Wooded Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Wooded Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Notre Dame Stadium and Compton Family Ice Arena.
Harters Heights
Harters Heights might not have many top sights, but Notre Dame Stadium and Compton Family Ice Arena 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.
Near Northwest
Near Northwest might not have many top sights, but Notre Dame Stadium and South Bend Civic Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
