Potawatomi Zoo
Under $25A zoo in Potawatomi Park on South Bend's east side, home to hundreds of animals and one of Indiana's oldest zoos.

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A nonprofit art museum in downtown Elkhart, Indiana, focused on American art and regional artists.
429 S Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Elkhart, IN
This nonprofit museum in downtown Elkhart presents American art with an emphasis on work by local and regional makers. Its galleries rotate exhibitions, including the annual all-media Elkhart Juried Regional. Visitors can also attend noontime talks, family-friendly events, and seasonal markets, and the museum offers a military discount on regular admission.
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A zoo in Potawatomi Park on South Bend's east side, home to hundreds of animals and one of Indiana's oldest zoos.
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