Wing Ding Drive Suggestions

 
 
On Your Way to Fort Wayne for Wing Ding? Half the Fun is Getting Here!
There are tons of great places to stop and drive through on your way to Fort Wayne. Make your trip to Fort Wayne one to remember before you even arrive! 
Traveling from the North?
AUBURN, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 19
www.dekalbcvb.org
Auburn is known as the "Hub of Transportation Heritage" and the home of multiple transportation museums showcasing classic automobiles, trucks, aircraft, a military collection, railroad memorabilia, local art, and county history. In addition, Auburn has several downtown Historical Districts with buildings dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries.  The downtown area also offers a wide variety of restaurants including: Auburn’s Town Tavern, Cricket’s Tavern, Mad Anthony Tap Room, The Maple Leaf Inn, and Sandra D’s Italian Garden.
ANGOLA/STEUBEN COUNTY, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 40
www.angolain.org
Angola is known for its 101 lakes and Pokagon State Park. The area also features a historical downtown, nature preserves, antique stores, and specialty shops.
Traveling from the Northwest?
SOUTH BEND, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 90
www.southbendin.gov
South Bend is home to Notre Dame. South Bend houses the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame representing the highest level of achievement for players and coaches. Other attractions in the area include the Center for History, the Rum Village Nature Center, the Snite Museum of Art, the South Bend Museum of Art, and The Studebaker National Museum.
AMISH COUNTRY – ELKHART, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 55
www.amishcountry.org
Elkhart allows for a unique look into the Amish lifestyle with many different attractions and restaurants in the area. A few of these attractions include: the Heritage Trail Driving Tour which is a 90 mile drive that allows you to explore where 20,000 Amish make their homes, the Quilt Gardens, Amish Acres, Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Davis Mercantile, Log Cabin Soda Shop and Fudgery, The Blue Gate Restaurant and Theater, and Countryside Shoppes.
Traveling from the South?
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 120
www.visitindy.com
Indianapolis might be best known for the Indianapolis 500. Located inside the track is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of fame Museum with approximately 75 vehicles on display at all times including more than 30 Indianapolis 500-winning cars. Other places to see include the Monument Circle, the six cultural districts, and the many museums located in the city including: Carter Toy Museum, Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum, Crispus Attucks Museum, Eiterjorg Museum of American Indians and Western At, Indiana Medical History Museum, Indiana State Museum, Indiana Transportation Museum, Indianapolis Firefighters Museum and Historical Society, and the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art.
SOUTHERN INDIANA/BROWN COUNTY, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 180
www.browncounty.com
Brown County is recognized for its eclectic boutiques and galleries, mountain biking and zip line adventures and scenery. Brown County shopping includes antiques, apparel, jewelry, specialty, and handmade items. The area also offers a wide variety of restaurants including farm fresh and home-style cooking to original recipes and gourmet cuisine. Brown County is known as an Art County and home to more than 250 artists and several galleries and studios.
COLUMBUS, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 160
www.experiencecolumbus.com
Columbus is ranked 6th in the nation for architectural innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects. While visiting Columbus you can see more than 70 buildings and pieces of public art by internationally noted architects and artists. Other places to check out include Simmons Winery and Nortonburg Wine Garden, the Anderson Falls, The Indiana Glass Trail, and The Miller House and Garden.
BRYANT, IN - BEARCREEK FARMS
Miles from Fort Wayne: 46
www.bearcreekfarms.com
Bearcreek Farms is a family owned and operated country resort in rural Indiana. Bearcreek Farms offers restaurants, shows and shopping including handcrafted furniture & beautiful floral to farm baked goodies, dry goods, country charm decorator items.
Traveling from the East?
DEFIANCE, OH
Miles from Fort Wayne: 50
www.visitdefianceohio.com
The area offers beautiful scenery with the Independence Dam, Auglaize River, Maumee River, and Tiffin River nearby. The Historic Downtown of Defiance offers a wide variety of stores as well as many local and national restaurants and coffee shops.
Traveling from the West?
DELPHI, IN
Miles from Fort Wayne: 100
www.wabashanderiecanal.org
Take a ride back in history at the Wabash & Erie Canal Park in west central Indiana. You'll catch a unique glimpse of life in the era when our young nation's waterways were developed to improve the transportation system and help bring us together. At that time, canal boats carried people and goods across the country more swiftly than they'd been able to travel before. Attractions include boat tour, the Interpretive Center which features interactive exhibits and displays to recount the fascinating creation of the Wabash & Erie Canal, a Pioneer Village home tour, trails and more!

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