FRIDAY PLANNER.
Welcome to downtown South Bend where football traditions begin!

• Run, swim or spin at the Memorial Health & Lifestyle Center. Prefer yoga? Try the Dhanwantari Yoga Center. 100 block of S. Michigan Street
• Grab breakfast at Le Peep or at a variety of other coffee houses and bakeries located in the heart of the city.
• Check out the 2008 Enshrinement Class - the best in college football at the College Football Hall of Fame. It's the place to be for football fans of all ages! Visit their gift shop before heading outside to the Gridiron where you can punt, pass or play a pick-up game of flag football.
• Stop by and rub the Knute Rockne statue for good luck. He's waiting for you just outside the Gridiron on Rockne Plaza.
• Take the kids to Healthworks! Kids' Museum - an interactive health and educational museum for ages 5 - 12. 111. W. Jefferson Street

• Hungry? Visit one of the many downtown South Bend favorites - from local homegrown favorites to international cuisine and all within walking distance from each other. Finish your meal with delightful deserts and candy from the South Bend Chocolate Café and Candy Shop.

• Prefer art and shopping? Stroll over to these great venues:
• The Spurious Fugitive: A Postmodern Gallery. 114 W Colfax Ave
• The South Bend Museum of Art: Contemporary and historical American art in all media. 120 S St Joseph St
• Circa Arts Gallery: Features antiques (Circa) and Art (Arts); including crafts, fine art, and jewelry. 528 E Colfax Ave

• Visit the East Bank Village situated along the east bank of the St. Joseph River.
• Check out the unique shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants.
• Visit the Fire Arts Studio - a studio and showroom featuring pottery, sculpture and metal work. 303 E Colfax Ave
• Walk the butterfly sculpture tour, see the East Race whitewater course and enjoy the East Bank Trail along the St. Joseph River.

• Discover the rich history of South Bend and St. Joseph County at the Center for History. 808 W Washington St
• Visit the Studebaker National Museum for some great classic cars. 201 S Chapin St
• Tour the West Washington Neighborhood a Registered National Historic District.
• Visit Tippecanoe Place and Capshaholm, the historic mansions of South Bend's Studebaker and Oliver families.
• Reserve afternoon tea at one of the Victorian bed & breakfasts in the West Washington Historic District.

• Pamper yourself with a massage, facial, manicure or updo. These downtown salons and day spas have it all:
• Hair Crafters Day Spa Salon 602 Lincoln Way East
• Nicholas J Salon & Spa 122 S Michigan St, Ste 110
• The Spa at Colfax 224 West Colfax Ave

• 6PM Kick-Off at the Football Fridays Block Party! Open to fans of all ages. Located by the College Football Hall of Fame on Michigan Street. Tailgate food, beverages and fun. Live band plays from 7-10 PM. Admission is just $5 with 2-for-1 admission from 6-7 PM.

• Not ready to call it a night? Entertainment and nightlife options are plenty in downtown South Bend. And everything is within a few blocks of the College Football Hall of Fame!
• Check out live entertainment at Fiddlers Hearth, a local public house
• Take in all that Jazz at Trio's and Club LaSalle
• Enjoy the interactive piano bar at Rum Runners
• Have a beer at Corby's - the Irish Pub featured in the movie "Rudy".