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Fort Wayne Adventure Quiz

You're A Creative Soul!

You collect memories over souvenirs, but you’d also be happy to have a piece of art from a place you visit. You find delight in the details and seek out activities to connect with a place’s culture, creativity, and heritage. You find that art unites our stories and our humanity. And you celebrate in the masterful mix of culinary creations just as much as you admire the beauty and inspiration of visual and performing arts. 

With professional ballet, philharmonic, theatre companies, and numerous galleries, Fort Wayne’s exhibits and concerts add color and vibrancy to any getaway.

Kids at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Your Creative Soul Itinerary:

  1. Fuel your music obsession with a little shopping and the warm sound of vinyl at Wooden Nickel Records and Neat Neat Neat Records.
    Insider Tip: Make a stop at Sweetwater on your way into Fort Wayne to stock up on new gear at the largest music store in the country.
  2. Wrap up your first night in town with eats and beats at the Club Room at the Clyde, before heading next door for a concert inside the state-of-the-art Clyde Theatre.
    Insider Tip: The Brass Rail is another local favorite for all types of music from rock to punk.
  3. Wake up and start the day with a house brew at Fortezza, as you head to the Fort Wayne Farmers Markets to nosh on delicious food truck fare and discover creative local vendors.
  4. Explore awe-inspiring pieces of art around every corner of Fort Wayne with the Public Art Trail featuring more than 150 murals and sculptures. You can even check-in to locations to earn prizes!
  5. Experience Fort Wayne’s rich arts community with a Saturday night performance. Catch the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, or enjoy theater or ballet at the Arts United Center.
    Insider Tip: If you're a film lover, consider catching a film at Cinema Center - they also host a film festival, Hobnobben Film Festival, every October. Cinema Center is a part of Arts Campus Fort Wayne - a creative neighborhood bustling with galleries, restaurants, theaters, museums and more.
  6. For your last day in town, find fluffy french toast or opt for the savory creative brunch options at Three Rivers Distilling Company.
  7. Round out your getaway with a stroll through galleries at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The museum also has a new wing dedicated entirely to glass sculpture. 

 

Learn more about Art in Fort Wayne.

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