Things to Do

Area Activities and Attractions

Lake Shores Estates is only an hour’s drive to shores of Lake Michigan. The beaches are characterized by magnificent dunes of soft, whitish sand that’s so fine, it ‘squeaks’ with every step. Go there.

Merrifield Park

13 acres of fun along the Saint Joseph River – Merrifield Park has an Olympic-size swimming pool with water slide and wading pool, an ice skating rink, boat launch, baseball diamonds, basketball, volleyball, and rentable event pavilions.

Shiojiri Niwa Gardens

A Japanese strolling garden with twenty different varieties of large plants, over two hundred boulders, statues, and a teahouse pavilion. Its tranquil beauty leads the visitor from everyday life to a calm, reflective communion with nature.

Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park

Paved walking trails, summer concerts, and the Mishawaka Riverwalk make this seven-acre park a favorite.

Studebaker National Museum

Studebaker through the ages! Historic Presidential carriages, Conestoga wagons, military vehicles, and antique Studebakers in nearby South Bend.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

SkyLadder, Freestyle Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball and more. For adults, big kids, and ‘Little Leapers.’

Potawatomi Zoo

Over 500 animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas in this 23-acre park in nearby South Bend. Fun for everyone.

Meijer Grocery

Holy Moly! This place has everything! In-store shopping, pick-up, or delivery. Many locations, including nearby Grape Road.

South Bend Farmers Market

Since 1911, the Farmers Market has provided fresh produce, meats, dairy, and baked goods. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 7am – 3pm.

The Blueberry Ranch

Pick your own organic blueberries. Buy jams, pies, and blueberry bushes.

18 Vodka Distillery

Premium vodka, gin, and rye whiskey handcrafted in South Bend.

Home Depot

If you need it, Home Depot has it. Visit the nearby Indian Ridge Boulevard location for tools, garden center, truck rental, and everything for the DIY-er.

Rum Village Park

Many adventures in one park. Mountain bike trails, disc golf, nature center, zip line, and a dog park!

Eberhart-Petro Municipal Golf Course

A well-manicured municipal golf course, it may be the toughest 6,000 yard, par-70 golf course in the Midwest. Built on only 89 acres, Eberhart-Petro will challenge every level golfer from beginner to the most seasoned player!

East Race Waterway

Take a break from the ordinary on the first manmade whitewater rafting course in North America. Exciting!

Central Park

Playground, splash pad, picnics, tennis, and fishing. Discover the fascination of fish making their way upstream on the fish ladder at the north end of the dam. Handicap-accessible fishing is available along the entire river wall.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart

A Roman Catholic church on the campus of Notre Dame University. The beauty of its 230’ bell tower and 44 large stained glass windows make the Basilica a major tourist attraction, and is visited annually by more than 50,000 people.

Notre Dame University

A private university inspired by its Catholic character to be a powerful force for good in the world. High academic and athletic standards make Notre Dame one of the top 10 football schools in America.

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815 W. Douglas Road #167 Mishawaka, IN 46545

(574) 272 - 9933

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