Local area

Visit one of the best private universities in the Midwest! Sites include: The Golden Dome, The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Touchdown Jesus mural on the Hesburgh Library, the Snite Museum, and Notre Dame Stadium - home to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.

Visit one of the premiere private women's colleges in the midwest!

Visit one of the premiere Adventist universities in the country!

Enjoy the sights and sounds of offroad racing in one of the most popular MX tracks in the country!

Visit the Studebaker National Museum and Center For History, located in the historic west side of South Bend. Experience Indiana's motoring history in this newly built facility!

Get back to Nature by visiting this oasis of beauty in the picturesque woods of Michigan. There are many flora and fauna to see and experience and miles of nature trails to walk while you bird-watch.

Enjoy gaming at its finest at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan! Slots, poker, Blackjack, and other games await you just a short drive from Niles.

Open year-round, Warren Dunes State Park features nature trails, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and a fantastic beach located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Be sure to climb Tower Hill while you're there!

Visit all twelve of Southwest Michigan's premiere vineyards and try a glass of the finest wine in the midwest! Check out http://www.lakemichiganshorewinetrail.com/ for more information!

Built in 1892, the Niles train depot is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. In fact, it is still working today! Stop in and see the fully restored depot and gardens. During the holidays, check out the light display!

Fort Saint Joseph was founded in the 1600s by Father Allouez and became a trading post on the St. Joseph River to the entire midwest. French, English, Spanish, and American forces all occupied the fort. The Fort St. Joseph Museum in Niles, MI has a wide variety of historical artifacts dating back to the 1600s from the Niles area.

The College Football Hall of Fame features historic displays and interactive exhibits. It's a must-see for a football fan.