Location: Niles
Top Things to do in Niles
The 10 Best Things to Do in Niles, United States
Niles is a city in Berrien and Cass counties in the U.S. state of Michigan, near South Bend, Indiana. In 2010, the population was 11,600 according to the 2010 census. It is the larger, by population, of the two principal cities in the Niles-Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with 156,813 people.
Restaurants in Niles
1. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
A living museum of delicate ecosystems.
Reviewed By bosoxgirl79 - Boston, Massachusetts
I heard about this place and decided to bring my girls for a visit on their first day of summer break. What a special place! We really loved exploring the gardens and the different sculptures and art pieces. Peaceful hiking along the trails - especially nice to be able to hike along the river. My girls really enjoyed the nature center and wanted to stay and keep exploring long after I was ready to go! So glad we made the trip. We ended up buying a membership and signing up the kids for one of their summer art camps - SO happy we did that! The staff was amazing and the girls had such a good time. Already planning for camp again next year!
2. Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Overall Ratings
5 based on 514 reviews
Reviewed By lsulliv4 - South Bend, Indiana
Beautiful Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame University. Itaianate (actually, Italian) frescoes, extraordinary stained glass windows created by an order of French nuns, ornate appointments but not overdone. Elegant. Interesting array of sculptures/paintings/relic. Lots of back stories. Home of our Lady's Chapel, where Notre Dame football players gather for prayer and blessing before every home game.
3. Wakarusa Dime Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By JH3221 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is basically a candy store located in what appears to be an old house. They have a variety of items. Items they are are things such as old style candy, local candy, unique candy, etc. They even have bulk bins for various jelly beans and taffy candies. It was a pretty neat little store and I would definitely go back.
4. The Riverwalk
5. Wonderland Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By KAREN S - Niles, Michigan
What a great value for the movies. Cheap ticket prices. Clean theater. Current movie. Even the popcorn and refreshments are less expensive. All in a quaint town with shopping/restaurants in walking distance. Take a walk along the river walk after your movie.
6. University of Notre Dame
Overall Ratings
5 based on 840 reviews
Renowned for its rich athletic tradition, the university is a beautiful place to visit, with such religious attractions as the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the park-like setting of its huge stadium and the abundant artwork.
Reviewed By EricJohnson54_40 - 54-40
Wonderful campus, great staff to organize the tours (helen) and nice bookstore. A bit too much junk in the bookstore and a bit overpriced, but I guess that's the way it is.
7. RedBud Motocross
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Kellie S - Dalton, Georgia
My son just recently competed at RedBud for the Loretta Lynn Nationals. The track was top-notch, I have never seen such a well dressed track. The camping was organized. The race was very well run. Cannot wait to travel to this track again to experience motocross at it's best
8. The Pub
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
A quiet getaway for adults 21 and over with micro brewed beer on draught, top shelf spirits, and wine. Gourmet pizzas, hot grilled subs, and sandwichesare served with upscale food specials Thursday thru Saturday. Two large screen TVs with four smaller TVs at the bar.
Reviewed By cdub1382 - indiana
This place is for the locals for sure but I haven't been here in a long time and what a surprise. It was Wednesday and it was half off single glass of wine or a bottle to start. Then on to the appetizer which was...MoreThank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your visit and that you will return. Tom
9. Lehman's Orchards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Bob_B_NewLenox_IL - New Lenox, IL
Good prices on Honeycrisp.... they have the most unusual way of letting you pick without paying, by taking your license until you pay???
10. Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Davidamy617 - Novi, Michigan
This is a MUST do. It is lovely, peaceful, and serene. We lit a few candles for loved ones. Students stopped by while we were there. Families stopped by. Staff stopped by. This is a much loved, much visited location.
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