In Fort Wayne, Indiana, a lone grave sits atop a hill in the middle of an empty field. It remains quietly undisturbed during the year, except for one weekend in September when more than 300,000 people converge on the surrounding area to pay tribute to the man buried there. The Johnny Appleseed…
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Sometimes the life of a writer is really a challenge. Like when I volunteered to research places in the Fort Wayne area that make delicious cinnamon rolls. Yeah, I know, it's a tough life. As they say, someone's got to do it and it might as well be me…
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One of Fort Wayne’s great spots is the perfect place for locals and visitors to hang out. I’m talking about the Allen County Public Library. The 14 locations throughout Allen County, including the main branch in downtown Fort Wayne, offer a plethora of regularly scheduled activities. There are many…
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Ask Mike Hall what he thinks his business – Powers Hamburgers - has to offer customers that they can’t get anywhere else and he says “We serve the best hamburgers in town."…
Read MoreOne of my favorite places in Fort Wayne is Foster Park. It is easily accessible on Fort Wayne’s south side at the corner of Rudisill Blvd and Broadway Street. The park has a golf course surrounded by a paved walking path, tennis courts and playground. The covered pavilions can be rented for special…
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Grandparents, if you’re looking for fun things to do for the day with your elementary-aged grandchildren, look no further than Fort Wayne, Indiana…
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If you are looking for something fun and inexpensive to occupy your toddler or early elementary-age child or grandchild, take them to the children’s section of the Allen County Public Library downtown! It is a beautiful, fascinating and cool (literally!) place to entertain little people. The…
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I've toured theFort Wayne Firefighters Museum several times in the past for research in writing travel stories. Who doesn't like big, red, shiny fire engines! Last week I toured the Firefighters Museum with a 6-year-old friend and boy, did I see the firetrucks in a new way…
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The holidays and winter may not be the best time to be outdoors, but a carriage ride through downtown Fort Wayne makes for a magical experience and the perfect end to a romantic evening…
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If you're looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind gift that Fort Wayne creativity, visit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art gift shop, the Paradigm Gallery. I was astounded at the wide variety of beautiful, unusual pieces I saw on a recent visit. I had mistakenly assumed the shop would be filled with…
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