Sandy has been a Fort Wayne native for 27 years and takes great pride in her home town. She has always been a "downtown sort of a girl" and is excited and pleased in watching how the revitalization is bringing awareness to our past. She believes every stone gargoyle or brick street or pocket door has a story just waiting to be told! After 23 years in social work, Sandy retired to watch her new grand daughter and pursue her interests, including writing and history.
The Fort Wayne Zoo is heralded nation-wide as a top ranking zoo for visitor experience and conservation efforts. We celebrated its 60th birthday in 2025, marveling at the 25 million guests that have walked through the front gate since 1965. Let's take a look back to see what that first opening day…
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The thing to know about Sweetwater is that you don’t have to be a professional musician to come and visit. You don’t even have to be an amateur musician as Sweetwater is for anyone who wants to experience the wonder of music. Listen. Watch. Play. Sweetwater is the largest music store in America. A…
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As the great American pastime, baseball roots run deep in Fort Wayne. Now home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, High A Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, Fort Wayne has seen a few changes from the first professional baseball game all the way back in 1871. Let's look through the eyes of baseball lovers…
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Walk into Science Central and you are surrounded with the exciting discovery of science. From the 2-story hot air balloon to the slide down to the lower level, over 200 interactive exhibits are waiting for your exploration. Children rush to try anything new while adults eagerly, or covertly, also…
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Stand outside the Embassy Theatre waiting for a show and you will be in the pulse of the city. Feel the rhythm of traffic, the spectacle of fellow attendees and the collective energy of being entertained. Go through the entrance and the rush of anticipation becomes reality, but before the show let’s…
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Fort Wayne is full of historic architecture that will sweep you back in time. Let’s step into another era with a visit to the Lincoln Tower in downtown Fort Wayne—once the tallest building in Indiana. When you visit the Lincoln Tower, you can see how the preservation of the bank and lobby have been…
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