Fort Wayne Travel Guide

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  • Exterior of Hyde Brothers Books
      Exterior of Hyde Brothers Books
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  • The Fort
      The Fort
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  • Skyline at night from Freimann Square
      Skyline at night from Freimann Square
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  • Historic Fort Wayne
      Historic Fort Wayne
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Pro

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  Plenty of parks, lots of shopping, lots of family entertainment 


Con

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In a nutshell

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  Fort Wayne is pretty cool 

 

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Things to Do  

Take in a Baseball game

Take in a Baseball game, Fort Wayne

 Fullmoonfever Says:  Fort Wayne has a professional base team, the Fort Wayne Wizards. They are a single "A" club and are affiliated with the San Diego Padres. We go about once a year. The game tickets cost 6 dollars and all the seats are great. I think going to a minor league game is more fun... 

Camp in the middle of the city!!

Camp in the middle of the city!!, Fort Wayne

 Fullmoonfever Says:  Johnny Appleseed CampgroundCamping in the middle of the city might seem unusual, but this camp ground is nicely located close to Jonny Appleseed Park and his historic grave site and The River Greenway runs right by the camp ground.In addition, you can walk to see a Fort... 

Johnny Appleseed Memorial

Johnny Appleseed Memorial, Fort Wayne

 grkboiler Says:  Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) traveled the Midwest planting apple trees, selling seeds, and growing and selling trees. He was a lover of nature. He eventually made a big impact on the people of Fort Wayne and became an American folk hero.Chapman died in 1845 at the age of... 

The Three Rivers Festival

The Three Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  The second largest festival in Indiana behind the Indy 500 Festival celebrates its 39th birthday in 2007! Known locally simply as Festival, this annual event draws over 500,000 people to downtown Fort Wayne during its 9 days. In 2007 the fesitval runs July 14-22. The Event... 

The Lincoln Museum

The Lincoln Museum, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  This used to be listed in my Tourist Trap list but after must debating I came to the conclusion that it doesn't really fit the description of a tourist trap, which to mean is something that cons you into paying money to visit a place and then not delivering what was... 

Hotels  

Best Western Luxbury Inn Fort Wayne

 2 Reviews and 81 Opinions  We stayed at Best Western, this past weekend. A complete dump and the owners need customer service... 

Hilton Fort Wayne Convention Center

 2 Reviews and 48 Opinions  HEY I NEED TO TALK TO PEGGY BOYD HERE IS MY CELL NUMBER IS 260-580-5066 AND HERE IS MY EMAIL ADRESS... 

Restaurants  

Magic Wand: Don't Go if You Have a Clown Phobia

Magic Wand: Don't Go if You Have a Clown Phobia, Fort Wayne

 riorich55 Says:  Yes, if you have Coulrophobia (the extreme fear of clowns) don't stop at the Magic Wand located 15 miles northwest of Fort Wayne. Why, you may ask? Take a look at the pictures included here to give your some idea.I stopped at the Magic Wand on my way home to Chicago from... 

Cindy's Diner: A Whole Lotta Garbage!

Cindy's Diner: A Whole Lotta Garbage!, Fort Wayne

 riorich55 Says:  Don't let the title of this tip fool you. On the menu of this small 15 seat diner in downtown Fort Wayne is a dish called GARBAGE. As described in the travel book I had with me Garbage is "a blend of eggs, potatoes, cheese, onions and bits of ham prepared our special way".... 

Nightlife  

R Place: Open minded only

R Place: Open minded only, Fort Wayne

 Nikki91181 Says:  A dance club and piano bar in one. The former home of Lost has been revamped into one of Fort Wayne's sexiest clubs. Whether your in a laid back mood or want to dance the night away there is something for everyone. Complete with both male and female go-go dancers and many... 

Piere's: Piere's

Piere's: Piere's, Fort Wayne

 calvinyang14 Says:  Fort Wayne is a boring city with a surprising treasure - Piere's. There is no way you would think that there is any night life in this dead area of America, but this club does wonders. It is extremely large with a variety of music genres. There is an equal ratio of men and... 

Transportation  

Fort Wayne International Airport

Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne

 Vulindlela Says:  Fort Wayne International Aiport (FWA) is a real convenient place to fly in and out of.Parking is inexpensive at $5.50 to $13.25 per day, and the furthest lot is only about a three minute walk to the terminal.We flew at a busy time and there was no line at security.History of... 

Shopping  

Glenbrook Square Shopping Mall: Glenbrook Square

Glenbrook Square Shopping Mall: Glenbrook Square, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  With over 175 stores and 12 restaurants, Glenbrook Square bills itself as the largest mall in Indiana and the "only enclosed super regional shopping center within 100 miles"! Just about any type of store you could want is here. The mall is anchored by 3 department stores:... 

Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center: Jefferson Pointe

Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center: Jefferson Pointe, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  Jefferson Pointe is quickly becoming Fort Wayne's premier destination for dining and entertainment! Not only can you shop at over 45 stores in this outdoor California-style mall, you can take in a movie and have an excellent dinner at a nearby restaurant! Shop at places like... 

Local Customs  

Summer Festivals

Summer Festivals, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  Fort Wayne is a party town. Almost every weekend in the summer there is some kind of festival going on in town! If you can't find a festival to fit your needs, head out to Jefferson Pointe on Friday nights for Friday Nites Live! Here's a rundown the this summers major... 

Smoking in restaurants

Smoking in restaurants, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  Fort Wayne passed a city ordinance in 1999 that required all restaurants in the city limits to provide a completely seperated from floor to ceiling smoke-free eating environment for it's non-smoking customers. Many restaurants in the city limits such as Applebees and Fridays... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Eden Green projects and Chapel Oaks apartments

Eden Green projects and Chapel Oaks apartments, Fort Wayne

 SouthSyda Says:  The area around Eden Green Housing Project and Chapel Oaks apartments southeast of downtown can be a little rough at night. I remember getting screamed at by a group of ten guys in the area, and a man with bloodshot eyes came out of his apartment and asked if I was "selling... 

If You Smoke, Don't Come To Fort Wayne

If You Smoke, Don't Come To Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne

 Kekionga Says:  Fort Wayne's RepressiveSmoking OrdinanceAttention tourists: If you smoke, don't come to Fort Wayne, the City Council and the Mayor see you as an unwanted and unwelcome health hazard to their city, except for your tourist dollars, of course.Convention leaders: Why would you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Sunken Gardens in Huntington

Sunken Gardens in Huntington, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  Get away from life in the big city for a while. Head about 20 miles west down Highway 24 to the town of Huntington and visit the Sunken Gardens. The gardens are set in the remnants of an old stone quarry. A long series of steps lead down to a beautiful garden of stone,... 

Where Uncle Sam is Buried

Where Uncle Sam is Buried, Fort Wayne

 riorich55 Says:  The current popular use of icons became prevalent when Apple Computers started using them on their first computers. Brand names became popular when trying to market products over 100 years ago. But one of the first brand names and icon came about during the War of 1812 in... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Fort Wayne Wizards

Fort Wayne Wizards, Fort Wayne

 Ischyros Says:  The Wizards are Fort Wayne's minor league baseball team. They are a minor league affilliate for the San Diego Padres. Come support our team if you're in town between April and October. All home games take place at Memorial Stadium, a beautiful stadium across the parking lot... 

Baseball - The Fort Wayne Tin Caps

Baseball - The Fort Wayne Tin Caps, Fort Wayne

 riorich55 Says:  Fort Wayne hosts a Single A baseball team called the Tin Caps. They play in a new ball park (completed in 2009) in downtown Fort Wayne that can host up to 8200 people. Unlike major league baseball going to a minor league game (especially a Class A game) it is truly a family... 

 
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 I live in Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne is a wonderful city with so much to do. It has the appeal of a smaller city, but the feel of a larger city. With the growth of downtown, we are well on our way for even more to do. There is... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  My son is getting married in May in Fort Wayne. being from out of town I am looking for a nice restaurant with a private room for... 

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A: Without a doubt you need to go to Joseph Decuis (www.josephdecuis.com). It was once named best restaurant in Indiana and is probably one of my favorite restaurants of... 

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Ischyros's Fort Wayne Page

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 Fort Wayne is Indiana's oldest and second-largest city with a population of about 230,000 people and dating back to it's founding on October 22, 1794. It is located at the confluence of the St.... 

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Fort Wayne, The summit City

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 Fort Wayne is not the city I live in, but it’s the closest big town and we go there often. The above picture is of the Greenway going thru and around the city. Its a total of about 50 miles now. In...... 

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Founded on the Rivers.

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Fort Wayne. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 11 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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The Ol' Fort

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 I hate to say it, but it took me 17 years of living there and several extended periods of time in places far removed from this town for me to appreciate Fort Wayne. I hated the humid summers and the... 

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The Summit City (?)

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Fort Wayne. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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