Nothing to get excited about
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10/12/2007
South Bend. This area, geographically, is very nice, but culturally, it's nothing. It seems to be a lot of gang wannabes and NASCAR folk, with the community of Granger to the northeast providing the "Please don't breathe on me" aspect of high so-sigh-ettee.
The preceding, of course, is a bit of a generalization, but it's not terribly far off. If you're me, a 23-year old with no interest in drinking, smoking, or sports, it's not the place to be. The only non-sports-oriented bar in the area seems to be Fiddler's Hearth, a refreshing breath of Celtic air to the stuffy and overwhelming football presence. Of course, I can always move somewhere that isn't saturated in every aspect of Notre Dame.
There is also the Morris Civic Performing Arts Center, which attracts some big names. Some very good restaurants can be found, but there's just not much to DO.
If you're thinking of moving, check out New Buffalo and St. Joseph on the lake; they have a nice marina feel to them and still within good time of Chicago. Or if you're still wanting big city, check out Grand Rapids to the north.
Joanna | Niles, MI