The best things to do in Plymouth

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Potawatomi Zoo

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Potawatomi Zoo keeps things lively with up-close giraffe feeding, a breezy train or carousel spin, and animal encounters that make you feel…

500 S Greenlawn Ave (South Bend)

“Potawatomi Zoo keeps things lively with up-close giraffe feeding, a breezy train or carousel spin, and animal encounters that make you feel like a kid again. Check the calendar for seasonal happenings like Brew at the Zoo, Zoo Luminate, and Zoo Boo, then go say hi to your favorite animals.”

From the Mishawaka newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Sycamore Hills Golf Club pairs a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course, recently refreshed by Nicklaus Design and perennially ranked among…

11836 Covington Rd (Fort Wayne)

“Sycamore Hills Golf Club pairs a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course, recently refreshed by Nicklaus Design and perennially ranked among Golf Digest’s top 200, with a from-scratch, nationally ranked culinary program in a casually elegant clubhouse.”

From the Kokomo newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Golf facility offering a 9-hole course with some challenging greens at an affordable price.

South Bend

“Golf facility offering a 9-hole course with some challenging greens at an affordable price.”

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Studebaker Park

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Studebaker Park is South Bend’s oldest course, a historic 9-hole par 29 with bent grass greens, bluegrass/fescue underfoot, and a couple of…

718 E Calvert St (South Bend)

“Studebaker Park is South Bend’s oldest course, a historic 9-hole par 29 with bent grass greens, bluegrass/fescue underfoot, and a couple of water hazards that love golf balls. Perfect for sharpening wedges or easing friends into the game this week, plus the popular Junior Golf program keeps kids swinging.”

From the South Bend newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Coyote Creek Golf Club is Fort Wayne’s premier private track with 18 holes, a massive practice setup including range, short-game areas, and…

4935 Hillegas Rd (Fort Wayne)

“Coyote Creek Golf Club is Fort Wayne’s premier private track with 18 holes, a massive practice setup including range, short-game areas, and one of Northeast Indiana’s largest putting greens. PGA staff and modern tech make lessons click, plus the course once hosted the PGA TOUR’s Fort Wayne Open.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Family owned since 1968, Colonial Oaks Golf Club is a mature, walkable public track in Fort Wayne with bent grass from tee to green and…

8218 Huguenard Rd (Fort Wayne)

“Family owned since 1968, Colonial Oaks Golf Club is a mature, walkable public track in Fort Wayne with bent grass from tee to green and grand oaks everywhere. Bogey Creek sneaks across ten times, water and well-placed bunkers keep things honest, and leagues plus tournaments make it easy to jump in.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, August 14, 2026

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South Bend’s first 18-hole public course, Erskine Park Golf Course is a sweet excuse to tune up the swing this week. Bentgrass greens,…

4200 Miami St (South Bend)

“South Bend’s first 18-hole public course, Erskine Park Golf Course is a sweet excuse to tune up the swing this week. Bentgrass greens, bluegrass fairways, a real short-game practice area and a teaching pro on deck, plus a friendly snack bar, make nine feel like a mini-vacation.”

From the South Bend newsletter, August 21, 2026

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Showland Cinema

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Large-screen movie theater with stadium seating, a self-serve drink station, and live shows.

2745 N Oak Dr

“Large-screen movie theater with stadium seating, a self-serve drink station, and live shows.”

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Fort Wayne Pinball

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When your flipper fingers need a workout, Fort Wayne Pinball - Wizards World packs 177+ vintage and modern machines and is among the…

14613 Lima Rd (Fort Wayne)

“When your flipper fingers need a workout, Fort Wayne Pinball - Wizards World packs 177+ vintage and modern machines and is among the biggest pinball collections in the country, with weekly tournaments and a laid-back community vibe that makes it dangerously easy to chase one more high score.”

From the Mishawaka newsletter, September 1, 2026

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