Fort Wayne, in the northeast of Indiana, is ready to delight your senses with its vibrant mix of art galleries, entertainment venues and cultural attractions. Shopping options here are varied, and the city’s parks are outstanding.
For those interested in a touch of the past, take a self-guided tour of the fabulous historic buildings, important events, and points of interest downtown on the Historic Tour/The Heritage Trail. The Fort Wayne Art Museum houses a 1,300-piece collection of 19th and 20th century art, while the Orchard Gallery of Fine Art features contemporary and traditional original artwork by 50 artists.
Fort Wayne is home to Indiana's largest shopping destination - Glenbrook Square, with four department stores and over 175 speciality stores. For a change in pace, Jefferson Pointe features trendy eateries and a Mediterranean atmosphere. The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is another big attraction here, with lush seasonal displays; wander through the Tropical Garden, where orchids and palms thrive.
Fort Wayne has some superb golf courses and excellent sporting facilities. Known as the ‘city of restaurants’, Fort Wayne has its fair share of fine eateries as well as many steak and burger joints. There is a recipe to please any palate, from a spicy plateful of Mexican cuisine to a savoury Italian feast.
The beautifully restored Embassy Theatre has regular touring Broadway shows; while big-name concerts abound at the renovated and expanded Memorial Coliseum.
If you have a car, you can take advantage of the beautiful surroundings of the city. The excellent Children’s Zoo is not far from downtown and offers great entertainment for the kids. Metea County Park abounds in outdoor beauty; here, visitors can enjoy playgrounds, baseball, picnicking, jogging, tennis, basketball, and wandering around the great outdoors.
By car, the city is accessed via I-69. Amtrak links the greater Fort Wayne area with the rest of the US via convenient daily passenger trains. Greyhound Lines serves the city and has an extensive service throughout the state. Fort Wayne International Airport is served by a host of carriers with direct non-stop flights to and from: Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Indianapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh and St Louis.
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