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Local Guide
Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, built where three rivers meet. Promenade Park and the downtown core are easy to walk, the Children's Zoo earns a full morning, and Parkview Field puts minor league baseball steps from dinner. There is enough here to fill a real weekend.
Latest Local Coverage
Fresh Get Indiana coverage tied to Fort Wayne.
Brice and DC break down northeast Indiana sectional baseball and welcome IU tight end Brock Schott to talk his transfer from Miami. Listen now.
Sideline Sports Show recaps the Colts schedule release, NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams, the Komets' Cup run, and Taylor's NAIA World Series.
Taig Healy scores the first goal at Fort Wayne FC's new stadium, plus more on the SAC's future and Fort Wayne's recruiting class on the Sideline Sports Show.
Is the Summit Athletic Conference falling apart? Kyle Neddenriep joins to discuss, plus the Colts draft CJ Allen and IU has a record eight players selected.
Plan the Day
These fill a day: the Children's Zoo, Promenade Park, the Botanical Conservatory, and the riverfront trails linking them together.
Mississinewa Lake near Peru has Indiana's biggest state park beach, 472 campsites, and the powerful story of Frances Slocum. Allison has the full guide.
Find where cherry blossoms grow in Indiana, including Indianapolis and Carmel spots, peak bloom timing, and tips for catching the petals before they fall.
Salamonie Lake near Peru has hiking, disc golf, horse trails, a raptor center, and Indiana's only snowmobile trail. Allison breaks down who will love it most.
Science Central in Fort Wayne is a hands-on science center housed in a 1929 power plant with interactive exhibits, live demos, and STEM fun for all ages.
Where to Eat
Downtown and the Promenade Park area carry the food scene. Use the food picks when you want dinner within walking distance of a ballgame or a show.
Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island has been serving the same coney dog recipe since 1914. Here's why this 112-year-old hot dog stand is an Indiana legend.
Nine Mile Restaurant in Fort Wayne is a local landmark known for comfort food, fresh-baked pies, old-school history, and Hoosier hospitality.
Ivanhoe's in Upland has served 100 sundaes and 100 shakes since 1965. Discover this iconic Indiana ice cream spot near Taylor University in Grant County.
Powers Hamburgers is aiming for a world record in Fort Wayne. Join the slider-eating fun July 16 and help make Indiana the Slider Capital of the World.
Hidden Gems
Smaller stops, like the Old Fort reconstruction, the quiet rooms inside the Botanical Conservatory, and the trails along the St. Marys River.
Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island has been serving the same coney dog recipe since 1914. Here's why this 112-year-old hot dog stand is an Indiana legend.
Science Central in Fort Wayne is a hands-on science center housed in a 1929 power plant with interactive exhibits, live demos, and STEM fun for all ages.
Maple syrup season runs late February through March in Indiana. Here's where to see sugaring demos, taste fresh syrup, and find local maple farms.
Nine Mile Restaurant in Fort Wayne is a local landmark known for comfort food, fresh-baked pies, old-school history, and Hoosier hospitality.
Regional Events
Festivals, markets, seasonal weekends, and local reasons to put a Fort Wayne trip on the calendar.
Plan Labor Day weekend 2025 in Northern Indiana with festivals, parades, beach ideas, holiday hours, and family-friendly things to do.
Celebrate all things pickled at the St. Joe Pickle Festival! Enjoy food, games, live music, and pickle-themed fun in Northeast Indiana this July.