River Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Our pick of the best River Park Hotel Deals
Doubletree Hotel South Bend
This is the second time staying at doubletree it fit all our needs and we felt safe and secure we will keep doubletree at the top of our list
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Inn at Saint Mary's
Great staff. Comfy bed.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Four Winds Casino South Bend
Room was spotless and staff on their game. The only suggestion we have is to provide scooters on site for those who need them. We were unaware until check in that they had to be reserved in advance. It was our first trip there and living in northeast Ohio with access to about 5 different casinos, ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
Hotel was clean, breakfast had options and employees were very helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame
The room and bathroom were both nice and clean. Everyone I interacted with was really polite. The complimentary breakfast was what i expected, but still enjoyable. I will definitely be staying here again.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Morris Inn
Loved the hotel in general. Great facility with attentive staff.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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.
