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September 27, 2025
South Bend, IN
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Things To Do

If you have extra time before the wedding, we suggest taking in one of the sights of the Michiana area: Notre Dame's campus, South Bend's East Race and Howard Park, the South Bend Chocolate Factory, or the Mishawaka Riverwalk. If you have extra days before or after the wedding, Shipshewana, Warren Dunes State Park, the Michigan Wine Trail, or local breweries and distilleries all offer unique experiences!

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 46556

See "Touchdown Jesus" (a.k.a. Hesburgh Library - where Leah's dad works), the Golden Dome (Admin building), the Basilica, and the football stadium. Take in the striking architecture and lovely grounds of this iconic campus.

South Bend Chocolate Factory

7102 Lincolnway West Highway, South Bend, IN 46628

Chocolate! Need we say more?

East Race Waterway

126 South Niles Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617

A fun place to watch and take in the action (if you don't have time to try it yourself)!

Howard Park

219 South Saint Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46617

Fun for kids!

Mishawaka Riverwalk

North Spring Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544

A lovely park to stroll through!

Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail

Some of our favorites: Gravity, Round Barn, Hickory Creek, and 12 Corners

Shipshewana

Shipshewana, IN 46565

Beautiful Amish countryside, quaint shops, and lots of homemade goodies!

Warren Dunes State Park

12032 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, MI 49125

Walk the Lake Michigan shoreline, climb the dunes, and explore this natural wonder.

Local Breweries & Distilleries

Our favorite breweries in the area are: Evil Czech (Mishawaka), Crooked Ewe (South Bend), and River St. Joe (Buchanan, MI). For distilleries, the best choices are Iron Shoe (Niles, MI) and Journeyman (Three Oaks, MI).

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