Close to South Bend which is home to Notre Dame. Plenty of places to go shopping, a decent food selection, and Potawatomi Zoo. Potawatomi Zoo is a great little zoo for only $6. I go at least twice a year. Here’s a huge warning. Don’t go during football season if Notre Dame is having a home game unless you go before the game ends, if not, you’ll be sorry. Traffic is AWFUL after the game ends.