Destination Profile/Map

A golden glow illuminates here in northern Indiana. The University of Notre Dame, famous for its storied football program and the mystique of its 1,250-acre campus, anchors this community.

Soon however, you'll discover there is a whole lot more to this community! World-class attractions, culture and arts, eclectic dining, sports and recreation. Plan your next meeting, sporting event, reunion or getaway right here. Big city amenities. Small town charm. Great places to eat, sleep, shop and explore. South Bend/Mishawaka...Notre Dame and a Whole Lot More!

We're easily accessible to the South Bend Regional Airport, Interstate 80/90, US 6, 20, 31 and State Road 2,4,23,104, 331 and 933. 
 

Population

• St. Joseph County: fourth largest in Indiana
• South Bend: fourth largest city in state
• Michiana area (11 counties) population: 959,700
• Household population: 357,000
  

Location

• North Central Indiana: South Bend
• 10 miles south of Michigan state line
• Area: 467 square miles in county
• Located along St. Joseph River: flows north and empties into Lake Michigan
• Lake Michigan: 26 miles
• Time zone: Eastern

Climate

• Four full seasons
• Coldest month: January (Average temperature: 24.4)
• Warmest month: July (Average temperature: 73.3)
• Annual total precipitation: 36.52 inches
• Annual total snowfall: 70.9 inches

Largest Employers (January 2008)

• University of Notre Dame: 4,707
• Memorial Health System: 3,545
• South Bend Community School Corporation: 3,212
• AM General: 2,400
• Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.: 2,123
• City of South Bend: 1,361
• 1st Source Bank: 1,257
• Martin's Supermarkets: 1,092
• Wal-Mart: 1,031
• Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation: 998

Links 

• City of South Bend
• City of Mishawaka 
• Downtown South Bend, Inc.
• The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County
• Mishawaka Business Association