Notre Dame, Indiana
Notre Dame is a community of 6,890 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Why visit Notre Dame
Townapedia lists 77 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 79 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colfax Theater, Indiana University South Bend, Leeper Park and All American Bank Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Notre Dame
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Notre Dame
Notre Dame is a census-designated place and unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It includes the campuses of three Catholic colleges: the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College. Notre Dame is split between Clay and Portage townships. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,234.
From the Wikipedia article Notre Dame, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Colfax Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Former movie theater in South Bend, Indiana, United States
Indiana University South Bend
School · 2.7 mi
Public university in Indiana, U.S.
Playland Park
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Former amusement park in South Bend, Indiana
Potawatomi Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 2.4 mi
Zoo in Indiana, United States
Museums and landmarks77
Leeper Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Park in the United States of America
All American Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place
Ballpark Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in South Bend, Indiana, US
Berteling Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic commercial building located at 228 West Colfax, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Cathedral of St. James
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Central High School & Boys Vocational School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
High school in Indiana, United States
Chapin Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Charles McCormick Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in South Bend, Indiana, US
Chauncey N. Lawton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Children's Dispensary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Hospital in Indiana, United States
Citizens Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Colonial Gardens Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
65 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes79
Cafe J
Cafe · Coffee Shop
1339 North Notre Dame Avenue, Notre Dame
Mo-Th 06:30-14:15, Fr 06:30-16:15, Sa-Su 06:30-14:15
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
Restaurant · Mediterranean
100 Hesburgh Center, Notre Dame
Mo-Fr 11:00-16:30
Ivan's Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
100 Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, Notre Dame
Tu-We 10:00-15:45, Th 10:00-17:45, Fr 10:00-15:45, Sa-Su 12:00-15:45
Guadalupe's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
2031 South Bend Avenue, South Bend
Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su-Th 10:30-20:00
Street Fare
Restaurant · Burger, Tex-Mex
LaFortune Student Center, Notre Dame
Mo-We 11:00-09:45; Th-Sa 11:00-13:45; Su 11:00-18:45
Zen Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
530 East LaSalle Avenue, South Bend
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
La Esperanza
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1636 North Ironwood Drive
Mo-We, Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
67 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites South Bend at Notre Dame
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1220 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend
Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1140 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend/At Notre Dame
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
Churches and places of worship23
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
First Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
801 North Eddy Street, South Bend
Olivet A.M.E. Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.1 mi
719 North Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend
St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
915 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Career Academy Middle School
School · 5.2 mi
3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B, South Bend
Healthcare10
Map of Notre Dame
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for S Bend (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Joseph County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2009-04-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
South Bend International Airport (SBN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Roseland 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- South Bend 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Mishawaka 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Ardmore 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Granger 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Gilmer Park 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Niles 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Osceola 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Edwardsburg 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Buchanan 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NDU-main-building, Unknown author, Public domain
- Sunken rose garden in Leeper Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- FarmersSecurityBank, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South-bend-indiana-courthouse, Unknown author, Public domain
- Maurice Egan House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fire Station 7 in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kelley-Fredrickson House and Office Building site, Nyttend, Public domain
- St Casimir Parish, South Bend at sunset, Ccox csc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Michigan Street Historic District in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Central High School & Boys Vocational School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Knights of Columbus-Indiana Club, Nyttend, Public domain
- Darden Bridge, Smgcomm, CC BY 3.0
- All American Bank Building in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mishawaka Avenue in Colonial Gardens, Nyttend, Public domain
- Commercial Building in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Palais Royale Building in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morey House in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- I and M Electric Co. Building-Transformer House and Garage, Nyttend, Public domain
- Scott at LaSalle in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. James Cathedral in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- James A. Judie House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph D. Oliver House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hager House in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- East Washington Street HD, South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Citizens Bank in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- South Bend Brewing Association rear, Nyttend, Public domain
- Schuyler Colfax gravesite, Mouseionguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morey-Lampert House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Blackstone-State Theater, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hoffman Hotel in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Samuel Leeper Jr. House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Martin Wenger Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Park Avenue in Chapin Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sons of Israel South Bend, סאות בנד בני ישראל, Nyttend, Public domain
- Charles McCormick Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- LaSalle Hotel in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Knights of Pythias Lodge in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Horatio Chapin House, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Presbyterian Church, South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Joseph County Infirmary, Nyttend, Public domain
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