East Race Waterway

Mishawaka, Indiana

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East Race Waterway

Ready to take on some rapids? East Race Waterway offers an exciting urban whitewater experience right in downtown South Bend. Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced rafter, the course delivers a good mix of challenge and fun. Be sure to bring water shoes, a change of clothes, and, most importantly, a sense of adventure.

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address126 N Niles Avenue, South Bend
openingHoursSat & Sun noon–5pm
phone+1 574 299 4765
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