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The Fun Farm in Fort Wayne
The Fun Farm in Fort Wayne is a 25-acre family adventure park with giant slides, farm animals, themed attractions and seasonal fall events like pumpkin patches and hayrides.
Football Media Season is Here! Justin Kenny from Outside the Huddle Joins
The Sideline Sports Show kicks off football media season with Justin Kenny of Outside the Huddle, previewing Fort Wayne area high school football and 2026 breakout stars.
Top 5 Fort Wayne Area High School Football Games of 2026
Brice and DC of the Sideline Sports Show rank the top 5 Fort Wayne area high school football games of the 2026 season, plus prospect-camp standouts and 2028 recruits.
Bluffton Falls in State Thriller; Fort Wayne Area HS Football Players Commit
The Sideline Sports Show recaps Bluffton baseball's Class 2A state finals heartbreak and Fort Wayne-area football commits, including Ifeanyi Emedobi to Michigan.
Things to Do Near Fort Wayne
More nearby ideasThese fill a day: the Children's Zoo, Promenade Park, the Botanical Conservatory, and the riverfront trails linking them together.
The Fun Farm in Fort Wayne
The Fun Farm in Fort Wayne is a 25-acre family adventure park with giant slides, farm animals, themed attractions and seasonal fall events like pumpkin patches and hayrides.
Mississinewa Lake: The Conservation Mindset
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.
Cherry Blossom Season in Indiana: 4 Spots Worth the Drive Before the Petals Fall
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: A Park for Every Personality
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.
Where to Eat in Fort Wayne
More food nearbyDowntown 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: 112 Years of Hot Dogs Done Right
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.
Discover a Fort Wayne Classic: Nine Mile Restaurant
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 Drive-In: A Sweet Stop in Upland, Indiana
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.
Fort Wayne Slider Record Attempt at Powers Hamburgers
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 Near Fort Wayne
More hidden gemsSmaller stops, like the Old Fort reconstruction, the quiet rooms inside the Botanical Conservatory, and the trails along the St. Marys River.
The Fun Farm in Fort Wayne
The Fun Farm in Fort Wayne is a 25-acre family adventure park with giant slides, farm animals, themed attractions and seasonal fall events like pumpkin patches and hayrides.
Discovering Johnny Appleseed’s Grave: A Quiet Gem in Fort Wayne
Johnny Appleseed's grave rests in a quiet Fort Wayne park. Learn who the real John Chapman was, how to find the gravesite, and why locals still visit it today.
Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island: 112 Years of Hot Dogs Done Right
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 Fort Wayne: Where Curiosity Comes to Life
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.
Events Near Fort Wayne
More events nearbyTinCaps games, riverfront festivals, and the Three Rivers Festival lead the summer calendar. Festival weekends fill downtown, so plan parking ahead.
Local Guide
Three rivers, a walkable downtown, and room to spread out.
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.
Choose the kind of trip first
Day trips need a simple anchor and one or two easy add-ons. Weekend trips can handle a hotel, dinner, a town square, a trail, and a slower morning.
Pair the stop with food
A park trip is better with a diner nearby. A town visit is better with coffee, lunch, or a bakery case. A museum day needs somewhere to sit after.
Check the season
Indiana changes fast by season. Spring is gardens, trails, markets, and muddy shoes. Summer is lakes, patios, concerts, and long evenings. Fall is drives, orchards, festivals, and football. Winter needs lights, museums, food, and indoor backup plans.
Build in a few stops
If the drive is longer than the stop, add something else nearby. A second town. A scenic road. A trail. A food stop. A shop that gives you an excuse to wander.
