Downtown South Bend

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Downtown South Bend
Central business district
Aerial view of downtown
Aerial view of downtown
Coordinates: 41°40′35″N 86°15′01″W / 41.67639°N 86.25028°W / 41.67639; -86.25028Coordinates: 41°40′35″N 86°15′01″W / 41.67639°N 86.25028°W / 41.67639; -86.25028
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CitySouth Bend, Indiana
Websitewww.downtownsouthbend.com

Downtown South Bend is the central business district of South Bend, Indiana. The boundaries downtown are generally considered to be the following: on the west bank of the St. Joseph River, north of Sample Street and east of Lafayette Boulevard. It features many local businesses as well as a hospital, hotels, museums, and office buildings.

Revitalization[]

In the 1970s, the area suffered from decreased economic activity and urban decay, but city-sponsored revitalization and reinvestment in the community has since improved downtown. Bike lanes and bus shelters have been introduced to allow for more attractive streets. Trees, small fountains, and monuments can be found here. Roundabouts and stop signs have replaced traffic lights at some intersections. Wider sidewalks featuring stone and brick have been put in place instead of concrete.

Entertainment venues and attractions[]

Morris Performing Arts Center is a historic 2,564-seat venue that hosts the [1] as well as musicals, plays, concerts, and other events. The Century Center is a 75,000+ sq ft convention center on the St. Joseph River. It contains the South Bend Museum of Art and connects via underground tunnel to the former College Football Hall of Fame.

Tallest Buildings[]

Main article: List of the tallest buildings in South Bend

Historic landmarks[]

Historic places in the area include:

References[]

  1. ^ Plunkett, Brad. "Home". South Bend Symphony Orchestra.
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