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Fort Wayne is for families, friends, and those looking to enjoy a convenient getaway. With high-quality attractions that you’ll love, cool new neighborhoods, great places to eat, and that big city, small-town feel, your next adventure awaits in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Adventure Pass

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Be A Tourist 2026

Save the Date for Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown. September 13.

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Family Getaways With Children

Mother and daughter at the Botanical Conservatory

Botanical Conservatory

Group of Teens enjoying food at Electric Works in Fort Wayne

Family Getaways: Teen Fun And Activities

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Boy doing a science experiment at Science Central

Family Getaways With Children

Mother and daughter at the Botanical Conservatory

Botanical Conservatory

Group of Teens enjoying food at Electric Works in Fort Wayne

Family Getaways: Teen Fun And Activities

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Art Lovers Getaway

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Museums & Galleries

fwmoa The Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Architecture

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Art Lovers Getaway

children looking up at a painting in the fort wayne museum of art

Museums & Galleries

fwmoa The Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Architecture

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Twilight Glow at Electric Works

Electric Works

Parents and Girls at The Landing playing with bubbles

The Landing

Aerial view of The Landing in downtown Fort Wayne at sunset, showcasing historic buildings, tree-lined streets, and the city skyline in the background.

Downtown

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Twilight Glow at Electric Works

Electric Works

Parents and Girls at The Landing playing with bubbles

The Landing

Aerial view of The Landing in downtown Fort Wayne at sunset, showcasing historic buildings, tree-lined streets, and the city skyline in the background.

Downtown

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Burger at Junk Ditch Brewing

For Foodies

Taps at J.K. O'Donnell's

Luke Menard

Bars, Pubs, & Breweries

Fort Wayne Apple Trail

Apple Trail

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Burger at Junk Ditch Brewing

For Foodies

Taps at J.K. O'Donnell's

Luke Menard

Bars, Pubs, & Breweries

Fort Wayne Apple Trail

Apple Trail

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The Top Things to Do Along Fort Wayne's Riverfront

The Top Things to Do Along Fort Wayne's Riverfront

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The Top Things to Do Along Fort Wayne's Riverfront

The Top Things to Do Along Fort Wayne's Riverfront

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Exploring The Genealogy Center

Family Researching at the Genealogy Center

Family History Meets Family Vacation In Fort Wayne, Indiana

Genealogy Department - Allen County Public Library - Fort Wayne

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Two adults wearing masks looking at a computer in the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Exploring The Genealogy Center

Family Researching at the Genealogy Center

Family History Meets Family Vacation In Fort Wayne, Indiana

Genealogy Department - Allen County Public Library - Fort Wayne

Hit A Brick Wall? Our Genealogists Can Help

Events This Weekend

KPop Random Dance Play

Aug 21

KPop Random Dance Play

Aug 21, 2026
Promenade Park

Aug 21

Fun Fridays at the Fort Wayne Zoo

Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Fort Wayne Zoo

Aug 21

Country Heritage Winery Summer Concert Series

Aug 21, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard

Aug 23

Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR

Aug 23, 2026
Clyde Theatre

Aug 20

Pueblo Garden: Styles of the Southwest

Aug 20, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Dog sitting in the lobby of the bradley hotel downtown

Where to Stay

Sum 41 performs at the Clyde Theatre in Fort Wayne

Contests

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Digital Experiences

Izzy the Bike on the Rivergreenway Trail in Johnny Appleseed Park

Parks & Trails

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Mural at Wells and Fourth Streets, but Jerrod Tobias Studios

Explore Neighborhoods

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Getaway Guide

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Find Your Patio Personality with this Fort Wayne Quiz

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Find Your Patio Personality with this Fort Wayne Quiz

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Outdoor Recreation 16 hours ago

Guide to Orchards and U-Picks in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Aug 20

Guide to Orchards and U-Picks in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Fall Festivities 16 hours ago

Your Fort Wayne, Indiana Fall Festival Preview

Aug 20

Your Fort Wayne, Indiana Fall Festival Preview

Fort Wayne, Indiana is known for our festivals. Almost every weekend from June to August you can…

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Find Your Patio Personality with this Fort Wayne Quiz

Aug 19

Find Your Patio Personality with this Fort Wayne Quiz

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Your Fort Wayne, Indiana Fall Festival Preview

Aug 19

Free Things to Do in Fort Wayne, Indiana This Fall

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Riverfront Activities 2 days ago

Fishing on Fort Wayne's Rivers

Aug 19

Fishing on Fort Wayne's Rivers

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Outdoor Recreation 2 days ago

Fort Wayne's Fishing Hotspots

Aug 19

Fort Wayne's Fishing Hotspots

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Science Central

Repose In Amber Sculpture

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Tropical garden at the Botanical Conservastory.

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Children watching Otters at the Fort Wayne Zoo

Fort Wayne Zoo