Madison & Ryan
Things To Do
Activities in South Bend
Looking for things to do. Check out the list below.
Notre Dame Stadium Tours
The stadium tour is a really awesome experience, which has access to the locker rooms, iconic "Play Like a Champion" sign, and the football field. Limited tour slots are available on Friday and Saturday.
Notre Dame Campus Tours
Group of guests can contact the Eck Visitor Center to set up a private tour of campus with a tour guide. Eck Center will need date, size of group, & tour start time. Alternatively, the link will take you to the Notre Dame Mobile app. On the app, you can take a narrated self-guided historical walking tour at your convenience. This tour features the highlighted spots on campus.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Make sure to visit the grotto located behind the Basilica on the campus of Notre Dame. This is a serene spot on campus to pray and enjoy the beauty of campus.
South Bend Cubs
For our baseball fans, the South Bend Cubs are the minor league baseball team. They will be playing at home the week of our wedding. Check their website for tickets.
The South Bend Chocolate Company
The Chocolate Museum is home to one of the largest collections of chocolate memorabilia in the world. Free chocolate samples on tour (chocolate is very yummy). Tours are: Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Nothing on Sundays.
Places to Eat in South Bend
Here are some of our favorite spots to eat around South Bend!
Rohr’s
Restaurant in Morris Inn. Really yummy food. Also, a good spot to grab a drink after the ceremony.
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
Top Pick of the Bride & Groom. American style food. The hangover brunch is also amazing.
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
Microbrewery located on the river.
O'Rourke's Public House
Irish pub located on Eddy street, right across from campus. Good spot to grab a Guinness.
PEGGS
Family dinner style breakfast spot in downtown South Bend.
Parisi's Ristorante Italiano
Nice Italian spot near campus.
Learn Our Favorite Line Dances
We are going to be rocking to the songs on the dance floor, we copied some dance tutorials so you can join in with us!