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 Where Others Pray
A Tour of Northern Indiana Places of Worship
Day 1       Day 2
 
 Day 1

Morning
   
  •  Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Grotto    
    University of Notre Dame            St. Joseph County
    For over 125 years this Basilica has served as the mother church of the COngregation of Holy Cross in the United States.   more info

 
Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Lunch 
May we suggest:
 
  •  South Bend Chocolate Cafe       St. Joseph County
    The company got its start making chocolates under a license from the University of Notre Dame. They now offer their high-quality line of chocolates to confectionery stores, gift shops, gourmet food stores, coffee shops and gift basket companies throughout the country.  more info

 
South Bend Chocolate Cafe

 Afternoon  
  •  The Culver Academies                   Marshall County
    Visit the chapel of one of the Nation's Top College Prep Schools, located on Lake Maxincuckee.  The chapel features beautiful architecture and a priceless Tiffany & Co. stained glass window.  more info

 
Culver Academies Chapel

Lodging & Dining
May we suggest:
 
  •  Swan Lake Resort                       Marshall County
    At this full-service resort hotel about half of the 92 guest rooms overlook the golf course.  The inn features recently renovated guestrooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and tennis.  Dining choices include Sam Sneads's Tavern and Grill and the Clubhouse Grill.  more info

 
Swan Lake Resort

 Day 2

Morning
 
  •  Ancilla Domini Chapel                    Marshall County
    European-style cathedral on the campus of Ancilla College.  more info
 
 Lunch  
  •  Explore the Dining & Nightlife tab to the left for group-friendly options!
 
 Afternoon  
  •  Trinity Episcopal Church               LaPorte County
    Founded in 1834, Trinity is one of the few Romanesque Structures in LaPorte County.  The church was designed by Henry Starbuck, an African American architect from Boston.  The interior has exceptional stained glass windows.  more info


 

   

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