Tour Fort Wayne's Murals Created by Black Artists
The streets of downtown Fort Wayne are filled with vibrant public art – murals and sculptures that tell Fort Wayne’s story and share our pride…
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Fort Wayne’s Most Likely To: Food Edition
When I was a Fort Wayne, Indiana newbie, certain restaurants kept coming up as favorites from my new co-workers: Henry’s Restaurant, a bar downtown; J.K. O’Donnell’s, an Irish bar downtown; and Club Soda, an upscale steakhouse with a killer martini menu downtown (you may notice a theme …) Can't-Miss…
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Exploring Historic West Central
West Central offersa mix of historic charm and modern influences at the center of Fort Wayne. Described as, "urban living at its best," the brick roads, Greek Revival-style homes, and small businesses make West Central rich in culture and community. …
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The History Center: Rich with Fort Wayne Heritage
A trip to Fort Wayne would not be complete without visiting The History Center, where Fort Wayne's rich heritage is preserved…
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Top 5 Reasons Creative Types love Fort Wayne
It is often said that creative pursuits are solitary ones and that the life of an artist is a lonely one. In reality, artists thrive off of other artists. Painters can inspire writers who can spark an idea for a lyric to a song which a photographer listens to as she rearranges perceptions and…
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3 Day Fort Wayne Family Summer Itinerary
Fort Wayne is your Indiana destination for family-friendly fun. As Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne is a Midwest gem…
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Questions to Ask Your Grandparents
Each person has a unique and interesting story, and you can find yours in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Genealogy Center…
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A Guide to Fort Wayne/Allen County's Historic Sites
With more than 200 years of history under its belt, Fort Wayne and Allen County has a rich and fascinating past for those who wish to explore it…
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Fort Wayne Highlighted as a Place to Visit in 2022
It is no secret to locals that Fort Wayne has a great food scene, but now that secret is out! Plus, 2022 is the year to visit Fort Wayne, “an up-and-coming Midwestern town.”…
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Learn about the "Fort" in Fort Wayne
Ever wondered how Fort Wayne earned its namesake? You can learn this and more through a visit to the "Old Fort." A little known fact is there were three American forts built in Fort Wayne. The current fort, located just north of downtown on Spy Run, is a replica of the one constructed by Major John Whistler and his men during 1815 — 1816. It is reportedly the last fort to stand at the junction of the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee Rivers. It was designed purely for defense against Native Americans, and could be comfortably defended by a relatively small number of men…
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