Visit the Golden Dome, Grotto, walk around the lakes, take a lap around the stadium and say hi to Touchdown Jesus, grab a coffee in LaFortune, find our dorms if you can (Rachel lived in Farley Hall and Lyons Hall, Chris lived in O'Neill Hall). O'Neill is close to the bookstore, where you can stock up on your ND gear! The link above is a self-guided tour.
Right on campus, solid and very close by option.
A brewery with great beer, burgers, and healthy options (like grain bowls!)
A great place for brunch!
Near the Embassy Suites and Fairfield Inn and walking distance from the basilica, we very much enjoy O'Rourke's - -great place to get a beer and sandwich/soups.
Probably the most beloved Irish pub - we both went here as students and visited again over the holidays!
This is a beautiful 2.5 mile loop around the river in Mishawaka!
We LOVE this place - and it's right near the Mishawaka River Walk. Best tacos ever - we're actually having the rehearsal there on Friday evening. Would absolutely recommend it for lunch on Saturday or Sunday!
One of our absolute favorite bars, but it's divey for sure :). We love it before games, and loved it even more in college. Also walking distance from the Embassy Suites and Fairfield Inn