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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fresh Get Indiana coverage tied to Fort Wayne.
Bluffton baseball is headed to its first state championship game. The Sideline Sports Show recaps northeast Indiana's semi-state weekend and Concordia's SAC exit.
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.
Brice and DC recap northeast Indiana's baseball regional champs, debate the high school transfer portal, and break down the Bears' move to Hammond.
Fort Wayne GermanFest 2026 returns June 11-14 with German food, beer, music, and the famous Wiener Dog Nationals. Here's everything to know.
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.
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.
Smaller stops, like the Old Fort reconstruction, the quiet rooms inside the Botanical Conservatory, and the trails along the St. Marys River.
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 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.
TinCaps games, riverfront festivals, and the Three Rivers Festival lead the summer calendar. Festival weekends fill downtown, so plan parking ahead.