THE SOUTH BEND - ELKHART REGION IS WHERE NATURAL BEAUTY MEETS METROPOLITAN STYLE
From living dunes, to quiet meadows and shadowed woods, the South Bend - Elkhart Region offers abundant beauty that surprises first-time visitors. Those who prefer peaceful rural scenes, vast beaches, vibrant downtowns, and safe, family-friendly neighborhoods will find plenty to love — as will those who enjoy the excitement and sophistication of big cities.
Everything Chicago has to offer is just a short drive or train ride away, and the athletic and arts resources of Indianapolis are also easy to visit. But once you get to know the many amenities of places like South Bend, Michigan City, and Michigan’s Lake Michigan coastal towns, you’ll see that you don’t have to travel far to have a great time. After all, the Michiana Region has a wealth of orchards, festivals, distilleries, breweries, and performing arts centers. At the famed campus of the University of Notre Dame, you’ll find world-class athletics and academics, and throughout the area are exceptional healthcare providers and services.
Lake Michigan and its dunes offer mile after mile of recreation and breathtaking beauty, and as you move inland, you’ll find crystal-clear lakes for fishing and boating, dozens of challenging golf courses, and quaint communities with lush parklands. And perhaps the most amazing amenity of all is the remarkably low cost of making the South Bend - Elkhart Region your home.
VISIT OUR REGION
All of the Convention and Visitors Bureaus in the South Bend - Elkhart Region are member's of the Northern Indiana Tourism Development Commission (NITDC), a regional partnership of the Convention and Visitors Bureaus from seven northern Indiana counties. The member counties work together using consumer research and professional marketing expertise to develop an integrated cooperative marketing and advertising program that allows for partnerships with the region’s tourism businesses and attractions. Working together and leveraging resources allows all members, and even the smallest private sector marketing partners, to have presence in media and markets that would not be possible without NITDC’s regional buying clout.
A strong focus on the vibrancy and image of our urban cores is spurring economic revitalization across the region. The following communities have embraced the Main Street program (or other initiatives to support the revitalization efforts built around each community’s unique heritage and attributes.
