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North Region
Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of field trips in North Region, Indiana for elementary school students thru high school students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about the North Region’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, check out our Virtual Field Trips section or Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

Eck Visitors Center

The Eck Visitors Center offers tours overviewing the history of the University of Notre Dame and its attractions including the Grotto, Basilica, “Golden Dome,” and Hesburgh Library.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
North Region
Notre Dame
South Bend
TEL - 574-631-6000

Elkhart County Historical Museum

The Elkhart County Historical Museum tells the ongoing story of Elkhart County, building lasting connections to its history. Environmental and social studies programming is offered year round.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School COST - Fee, Free, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool INDIANA
Elkhart
North Region
TEL - 574-848-4322

Potawatomi Zoo

With over 500 animals on 23 acres, there is plenty to see at the Potawatomi Zoo. Take learning beyond the classroom on a trip to the AZA accredited Potawatomi Zoo. Programs cover adaptations, classification, and habitats.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
North Region
South Bend
TEL - 574-235-9800

Snite Museum of Art

Experience significant, original artworks on a trip to the AAM accredited Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Explore the museum’s virtual learning resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Family INDIANA
North Region
Notre Dame
South Bend
VIRTUAL
TEL - 574-631–5466

South Bend Museum of Art (SBMA)

Programs at the AAM accredited SBMA include docent-led museum mornings and sculpture quest tours, hand-on art making, and more. Check out its virtual educational content.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Family INDIANA
North Region
South Bend
VIRTUAL
TEL - 574-235-9102