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Experience Fall Fun With These Local Attractions
Fall in South Bend brings cool evening breezes, Halloween trick-or-treaters, special holiday parties, and lots of fun-filled family activities. Our real estate agents think it's the perfect time to get outdoors and explore some of our favorite places that make the fall season so great. Take a look at 5 great destinations that are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.
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Potawatomi Zoo – 500 South Greenlawn Avenue, South Bend
Spending the day at the zoo is always fun, especially if you have kids who love to explore. During the fall, you can get up close and personal with special Animal Encounters. When you purchase a ticket, you'll have an opportunity to feed the giraffes in their natural habitat and learn more about them from their zoo keepers. Your ticket will also get you a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel and the Potawatomi Express Train. If you want to see more animals up close, you can purchase tickets for other animal encounters where you can feed furry creatures like bison, otters, and sloths.
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Lehman's Orchard – 2280 Portage Road, Niles, Michigan
Lehman's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for many locals and visitors looking for nearby Niles homes for sale. There's no better way to spend the day than strolling through a beautiful orchard while picking seasonal fresh fruit right off the trees to enjoy at home:
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- Blueberries and blackberries
- Raspberries
- Plums
- Bartlett pears
- Homey crisp apples
- Green peppers and ripe tomatoes
Picking times at Lehman's Orchard are Monday thru Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, and Sunday 12 pm-5 pm. Put it on your calendar and don't miss out on this fun adventure.
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Matthys Farm Market – 57754 Crumstown Hwy, South Bend
Want to spend a day with nature rounding up some fresh eggs, picking healthy produce, and relaxing in a field of flowers? If the answer is yes, head to Matthys Farm Market where you'll find fresh produce and lots more. In addition to fresh food and flowers, they have a big selection of Halloween items like gourds and pumpkins, corn stalks, straw bales, unique yard art, and a variety of spooky decorations. Before you head home, be sure to pick up a few pots of vibrant sunflowers and colorful mums for your front porch.
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Thistleberry Farm – 61391 Mayflower Road, South Bend
If you're lucky enough to live in the area or you're considering South Bend homes for sale, plan a visit to Thistleberry Farm. You'll enjoy wide open spaces with a corn maze, a sunflower field, farm animals, and wagon rides. The kids will love building things with giant legos, participating in duck races, riding mini pedal cars, and playing on a giant jump pad. Older kids can go on pony rides and play apple cannon and crazy crossfire. A visit to Thistleberry Farm is sure to be a day of fun, laughter, and adventure.
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South Bend Farmers Market – 1105 Northside Blvd, South Bend
The South Bend Farmers Market has been serving city locals and visitors since 1924. It's a South Bend landmark and a bustling place filled with fresh produce, teas and coffees, condiments and spices, delicious food, fresh bakery goods, candles and soaps, handmade jewelry and leather items, and much more. With many dedicated local vendors, the South Bend Farmers Market is the place to go for almost everything you want, and it's a great place to grab breakfast or lunch and shop til you drop.
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