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 A Tour for All Ages

Day 1       Day 2 

 
 Day 1

Morning
   
  • College Football Hall of Fame       St. Joseph County
    The College Football Hall of Fame is designed to put you in the middle of all the action. From your first step onto the Gridiron Plaza, to the moment you exit through our unique gift shop, you'll see the sport from every possible angle.  More Info

 
College Football Hall of Fame

Lunch 
May we suggest:
 
  • Lunch in downtown South Bend!  Many different restaurants from soups, salads, and sandwiches to a sit down meal.


 

 Afternoon  
  •  South Bend Chocolate Factory Tour & Museum                                               St. Joseph County
    Go behind the scenes - where few have gone before. These personal tours last 45 mintues or more depending on who you meet and where you go! Expect chocolate surprises. For Wonka-wannabes only!
    More Info

South Bend Chocolates 
South Bend Chocolates

Dinne & Evening Entertainment  
  •  South Bend Silverhawks Game!       St. Joseph County
    Enjoy a night at Coveleski Stadium.  Have dinner at the ballpark and watch South Bend's minor league team in action.  It's Big League Fun! 

 
Coveleski Stadium

 Lodging

Let the South Bend/Mishawaka area hotels compete for your business and get the best rates possible for your stay by working with the CVB to book your rooms.

   
 Day 2

Morning
 
  •  Washington Park Zoo                   LaPorte County
    Stroll the beautiful stone walkways and islands to see over 90 animal exhibits within walking distance of the shores of Lake Michigan. Offering facility for reunions and groups.   more info

 
Baby Zebra, Washington Park Zoo

 Lunch  
  •  Bass Pro Shops                                    Porter County

    The entire store is a tribute to the tall sand dunes, wooded forests, wetlands and bogs, rivers and Great Lakes area and its people. Using over 3,500 area artifacts, antiques, pictures, mounts and memorabilia the store becomes a living museum of the hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor legacies of Northwest Indiana.  More Info

Bass Pro Shops, Portage, IN
Bass Pro Shops, Portage 

 Afternoon  
  •  Taltree Arboretum & Gardens         Porter County    

    Taltree is a 360-acre reserve of restored oak savanna, prairie, woodlands, wetlands, display gardens, and woody plant collections. Guests of Taltree can hike trails, participate in programs, or just relax and enjoy a natural inspiration.  more info


Wetland, Taltree Arboretum 

 Dinner
May we suggest:

  • Strongbow Inn                            more info
         
  • Kelsey's Steaks & Seafood    more info
  • Restaurante Don Quijote          more info

 
Strongbow Inn


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Or call:  Nicole Lawler
South Bend/Mishawaka CVB
800-519-0577

 **All itineraries can be customized for your group travel needs!  Contact us today, or explore the site to find more of Northern Indiana's beautiful churches plus a complete listing of group-friendly restaurants and comfortable accomodations.**


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