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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana

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Studebaker National Museum

South Bend, Indiana

Studebaker National Museum

This museum collects over a century of automobile history including the iconic car from The Muppet Movie.
East Race Waterway

South Bend, Indiana

East Race Waterway

The first artificial white water river course in North America cuts right through an Indiana city.
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Notre Dame, Indiana

Knute Rockne Statue

A statue honoring the great University of Notre Dame football coach
1 mile from South Bend

Notre Dame, Indiana

The Golden Dome

The Golden Dome is the most recognized building on the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame
1 mile from South Bend
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Notre Dame, Indiana

The Word of Life Mural at the University of Notre Dame

The mural faces the football stadium and has been known as Touchdown Jesus since 1964
1 mile from South Bend

Notre Dame, Indiana

First Down Moses

A 17-foot-tall bronze statue of Moses with an index finger pointed towards the heavens signaling first down for the football team.
2 miles from South Bend
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Princess Mishawaka statue

The Princess Mishawaka statue and story honor the legend of a Shawnee Indian heroine and promoted tourism in the 1930s.
3 miles from South Bend
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