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Mishawaka is a city of about 50,000 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana, on the St. Joseph River just east of South Bend. Nicknamed the Princess City, it grew in the 1800s around iron works, mills and later the large Ball-Band rubber footwear factory, and it is now the main shopping and dining center of the South Bend area.
The St. Joseph River runs through the heart of the city, and the Mishawaka Riverwalk links riverside parks, plazas and bridges on both banks. Battell Park is known for its stone terraces, rock gardens and bandshell built in the 1930s, while the historic Beiger Mansion and a row of 19th-century houses recall the city's industrial-era wealth. The Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum is a favorite with families.
The Grape Road and Main Street corridor holds University Park Mall and dozens of restaurants. The University of Notre Dame, the Studebaker National Museum and downtown South Bend are only a few miles west, making Mishawaka a convenient base for game weekends.
A paved walking and biking path along both banks of the St. Joseph River through central Mishawaka, linking parks, plazas, bridges and public art. It is lit at night and makes an easy loop of a few miles. Start near the downtown bridges and go at sunset for the best views over the water.
A historic riverside park known for its terraced rock gardens, stone stairways, waterfall features and bandshell, much of it built by Works Progress Administration crews in the 1930s. Summer concerts are held at the bandshell. Walk the terraces down to the river for the best photos.
A landscaped park on the south bank of the St. Joseph River in downtown Mishawaka, with lawns, walkways, seating areas and views of the river and dam. It connects directly to the Riverwalk and hosts community events in warm months. Combine it with a stroll to nearby downtown cafes.
A city park beside the St. Joseph River with playgrounds, picnic shelters, sports areas and the city's outdoor pool, which opens in summer. It sits on the Riverwalk, so it is easy to arrive on foot or by bike. Bring a picnic and plan a family afternoon here on a warm day.
A small hands-on museum for young children with exhibits on local history, science and community life, including pretend-play areas and building activities. It is best for kids up to about ten years old. Allow one to two hours and check open days, which are limited.
A grand neoclassical mansion built in the early 1900s for Martin V. Beiger, an industrialist with the Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Company. With its columned porch and limestone details, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. View it from the street on a walk past nearby historic homes.
A complex of 19th-century brick buildings that once housed the Kamm and Schellinger Brewery, converted into shops and restaurants in the 1970s and later the focus of redevelopment. It sits beside the river and the Riverwalk. Check current tenants and events before you go, as the site has changed over time.
The South Bend area's main enclosed shopping mall, on Grape Road in Mishawaka, with department stores, national chains and a food court. The surrounding Grape Road and Main Street corridor holds many more stores and restaurants. It is a good stop on rainy days or before a Notre Dame game.
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