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Basilica of the Sacred Heart which includes flowers, a park and heritage architecture

Studebaker National Museum showing heritage elements and interior views

Basilica of the Sacred Heart showing a garden and a statue or sculpture

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Northern Indiana Attractions

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Places of interest in Northern Indiana

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Northern Indiana attractions

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University of Notre Dame

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Experience a day in the life of a student at one of the prettiest campuses in the United States. Admire iconic landmarks and experience the passion of a football match.

Indiana Dunes State Park

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The southern shores of Lake Michigan consist of a stunning dune landscape, which is ideal for hiking, camping, bird-watching, picnicking and swimming.

Lake Wawasee

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wawasee during your travels in Syracuse. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Lake View Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake View Beach during your trip to Beverly Shores? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunrises.

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Why not meet the animals who live at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo during your trip to Fort Wayne? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Do you ever just want to sit and listen to the waves lap against the shore? I took this photo way back in February while I was visiting family in southern Michigan. I finally got around to editing it and I tried something new while editing it. I'm super happy with how it turned out! #puremichigan #springfun

Washington Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Washington Park Beach during your trip to Michigan City? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Beautiful one of a kind classic automobiles of yesterday that live today in their original 1930’s national headquarters of the legendary Auburn Automobile Company, which is also a National Historic Landmark! You can see the history of the design and makings of these magnificent automobiles! So nostalgic, such quality! You just don't see craftsmanship like this anymore!

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

You can study the exhibits at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Auburn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Notre Dame Stadium

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Catch an event at Notre Dame Stadium during your trip to Notre Dame. Attend a football match in this family-friendly area.

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Why not try your luck with a visit to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana during your time in Gary? While in the area, you can find time to visit its casinos.

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Very beautiful scenery here at Marquette Park.

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Miller Beach

If you're spending some time in Miller Beach, Lake Michigan and Marquette Park are top sights worth seeing.

Eddy Street Commons is a retail/apartment planned development on the edge of the University of Notre Dame campus that includes this Irish pub which offers Sunday brunch and allows dogs on the patio!

Northeast South Bend

Though Northeast South Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center.

Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Embassy Theatre and Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.

Harters Heights

Harters Heights might not have many top sights, but Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Wooded Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Wooded Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Compton Family Ice Arena and Notre Dame Stadium.

Studebaker National Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

Downtown South Bend

While visiting Downtown South Bend, you might make a stop by sights like South Bend Regional Museum of Art and Morris Performing Arts Center.

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