Outlets and malls
Mishawaka
Grape rd. and main st. are the main drags for shopping in the area. several outlet plazas exist up and down both roads and most major retailers are represented, as are many national and regional restaurant chains some from california.
Michigan City
Many south bend residents travel by train to michigan city to visit their large array of outlet stores and malls. the south shore line has a designated station adjacent to this shopping area, and the fare is less than $6 each way.
South Bend
Erskine plaza on the south side is a hub for shopping in south bend, and you can drive past the mansions of twyckenham hills on your way back through the city.
University Park Mall
Grape road and sr 23. university park mall is in the process of remodeling and currently boasts a multitude of national stores - both high and low end - including the three anchors: j.c. penny, macy's, and sears. (http://www.simon.com/mall...)
University of Notre Dame
Shop the notre dame bookstore - the largest in the country - or shop the nd varsity shop located in the joyce athletic convention center jacc. (http://www.bkstr.com/weba...)
Local business
Bombay Boutique
119 s michigan st., 574-271-8865. features clothing, jewelry, and other items from india and south asia.
Hill's True Value Hardware
52295 sr 933 us 31, 574-277-1155. have a hardware or automotive problem? call the friendly, knowledagble staff at hill's, serving the michiana area for decades. open from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm monday-friday, 6:00 saturdays, and 5:00 on sundays. (http://ww2.truevalue.com/...)
Just Goods
1211 mishawaka ave., 574-286-5878. earth-friendly, worker-friendly clothing, housewares and gift items. open tuesdays and saturdays 9am-3pm, and by appointment. (http://www.justgoods.net/)
Lange's Old Fashioned Meat Market
219-874-0071. provider of home-smoked sausages, hams, and jerkies. very tastey. (http://www.justgoods.net/)
Ten Thousand Villages
214 w cleveland rd, granger, in., 574-277-4900. fair trade items from over 35 countries, offering home decor, jewelry, textiles, toys, coffee, tea, chocolate, gift items and more. (http://mishawaka.tenthous...)
Woodwind and Brasswind
4004 technology dr, south bend, in. 574-251-3500. woodwind & brasswind is a store that specializes in musical instruments, based in south bend, indiana, united states. woodwind & brasswind hosts an annual battle of the bands concert as a competition among bands. (http://www.wwbw.com/)
CineArts
528 e. colfax ave., 574-233-8400.
Midwest Blind and Shade
4115 n. grape rd., mishawaka, in, 574-271-0770. find a friendly and helpful staff ready to build your order in-house. (http://www.midwestblindan...)
The Irish Import Shop
1643 edison rd., 574-243-1400.
South Bend Chocolate Factory
3300 west sample street, 574-233-2577. see the south bend choclate company creating their famous deserts while buying or sampling some for yourself. (http://www.sbchocolate.com/)