Fort Wayne Apple Trail

Seasonal

◯  Explore the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo (open until October 31) and see if the Red Pandas, Giraffes, primates, or other animals are nibbling on some apples! Take a picture of these animals or in front of the classic Zoo sign!

◯  Grab a basket and head to a Fort Wayne Apple Orchard to pick your favorite variety. Snap a photo in the orchard or show us your apple bounty! 

◯  Lace up your running shoes and participate in the Hot Cider Hustle on October 31! All participants receive a shirt, hot cider, a caramel apple and a finishers mug!

◯  Check out the Johnny Appleseed Festival for eighteenth century reenactors, fall fun, and tons of apple treats.

Food

◯  Bite into a DeBrand Fine Chocolates Caramel Apple for a delicious luxury – apples available in October.

◯  Fall is not complete without a s’more – make your own Fort Wayne S’more with your DeBrand Fine Chocolates Caramel Apple or an apple from your orchard visit! Add a slice of apple to your regular s’more and celebrate Fort Wayne’s connection with Johnny Appleseed.

◯  Enjoy a nice helping of Apple Pie Baked Beans from Shigs in Pit – they won’t disappoint.

◯  Pick up a dozen Rise’n Roll (north or southwest) apple-filled donuts or an apple fritter for a scrumptious morning treat!

◯  Order a Caramel Apple Latte, Hot Spiced Cider, or Smashing Pumpkin Chai for your morning pick me up at the Firefly Coffee House.

Any time of year

◯  Explore the Old Fort grounds and keep a lookout for an apple tree – it's a descendant of an original tree planted by John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed.

◯  Take the Native Trees of Indiana River Walk on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus, and see if you can spot the native Indiana apple tree.

◯  Step into the Genealogy Center and discover the family history of Johnny Appleseed. Ask a genealogist for help, and learn how to discover your own family history while you are there.

◯  Get the perfect selfie at the Hyde Brothers Booksellers Mural – can you find Johnny Appleseed in the mural?

◯  Shop for Johnny's Applejack soap from the Old Fort Soap at the YLNI Farmers Market.

◯  Discover the history of Johnny Appleseed at The History Center! Snap a photo of Johnny Appleseed’s flask or their beautiful building!

◯  Take a seat with the Johnny Appleseed sculpture. Located at the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown, this sculpture is a great photo opportunity!

◯  Visit the Johnny Appleseed gravesite located in the Johnny Appleseed Park. Visitors sometimes like to leave apples to pay tribute!

21 and older

◯  Pull up a seat at Kekionga Cider Mill for their Kekionga Old Bicorne Cider.

◯  Taste Indiana sourced ciders and meads at Ambrosia Orchard, Cidery, and Meadery. Plus, the facility is family-friendly and perfect for a fall afternoon.

◯  For our sour fans, you'll want to try Mad Anthony Brewing's classic Apple Tart Kettle Sour.

Did we miss anything?

Let us know what apple-related goodness we should add to the trail by emailing us at marketing@visitfortwayne.com

Find additional fall fun in Fort Wayne at VisitFortWayne.com/fall