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

Updated October 9, 2014

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South Bend, Indiana

Studebaker National Museum

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

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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View from the teahouse across the garden, in early May.

Mishawaka, Indiana

Shiojiri Garden

One of the few authentic Japanese gardens in the state of Indiana and perhaps the most peaceful place in the city of Mishawaka.

4 miles from South Bend

New Carlisle, Indiana

Studebaker Tree Sign

One of the world’s largest living advertisements is made out of pine trees.

12 miles from South Bend

Elkhart, Indiana

Hall of Heroes

A rural hall of justice holds the world's only comic book and superhero museum.

13 miles from South Bend

Elkhart, Indiana

The Elkhart Tooth Brick

A concrete block embedded with thousands of pulled teeth was created by a local dentist to memorialize his dog.

13 miles from South Bend

Rows upon rows of RVs from 1913 forward. I really enjoyed this spot more than I thought I would. Great for RV and camping fans.

Elkhart, Indiana

RV/MH Hall of Fame

The evolution of recreational vehicles and motorhomes is on display in the “RV capital of the world."

19 miles from South Bend

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To South Bend

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

Updated October 9, 2014

Unusual Attractions in South Bend

South Bend, Indiana

Studebaker National Museum

South Bend, Indiana

East Race Waterway

Mishawaka, Indiana

Shiojiri Garden

New Carlisle, Indiana

Studebaker Tree Sign

Elkhart, Indiana

Hall of Heroes

Elkhart, Indiana

The Elkhart Tooth Brick

Elkhart, Indiana

RV/MH Hall of Fame

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