The Perfect Downtown Fort Wayne Itineraries
Art Crawl
Crowned by the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, downtown Fort Wayne is home to a number of galleries that showcase traditional art, traveling shows, and permanent exhibits.
Stroll down West Wayne Street to the Allen County Public Library, and peek inside the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery (900 Library Plaza). Or visit the Artlink Contemporary Gallery (located on Main Street). The Fort Wayne Museum of Art (311 E. Main St.) features amazing exhibits, a permanent glass wing, brilliant cut glass, and other inspired pieces.
As you make your way through the galleries, be sure to check out some of the public art displays around the city. From murals to the sculpture outside the library, there's plenty to entertain the eye - and opportunities to snap a selfie!
Cheers!
Fort Wayne is home to a community of creative artists who are passionate about the same thing: craft beer and spirits.
Whether you want to hop on a pub crawl tour with Pedal City or map your own route, there are plenty of stops to make like Mad Anthony Brewing Co. (2002 Broadway), Chapman's Brewing, 2 Toms Brewing Company, and Hop River Brewing Company just to name a few. And, if you want to take a hands-on approach, book a slot at GnomeTown Brewing (203 E. Berry St.) to create your own batch led by their beer engineer.
Fit and Furious
If working up a sweat equates to adventure, downtown activities offer a chance to walk - or run or row - on the wild side. If water sports are your thing, head to Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot. Enjoy the city views from the comfort of a canoe or kayak as you paddle down the waterways. Discover all outdoor Fort Wayne activities by signing up for our free Hikes, Bikes, & Paddles, the Fort Wayne Outdoor Pass! This offers specially curated trails to explore the city's natural wonders. Check in at each stop and earn rewards!
The city of Fort Wayne offers more than 100 miles of trails and more than few take you through the urban downtown and neighborhoods. Whether you want to rent a bike or hop on your own, the routes are endless as you explore notable sites such as the Old Fort, Wells Street Bridge and the old water treatment plant.
If you're keen on pedaling with pals, try the Trek the Trails series that takes riders all around the city on Tuesday nights during the summer and fall, with varying starting points. Or hop on the Le Tour de Fort, an annual event on the first weekend in June. The tour continues to grow in popularity as riders take a two-wheel tour of the city's watering holes.
Neighborhood tour
The '07, just south of downtown, is one of the hottest ZIP codes in Fort Wayne, offering quiet neighborhoods, ethnic cuisine and plenty of entertainment. And now that the Clyde Theatre has been refurbished and is hosting artists, there's no time like now than to explore the area.
Daytime visitors can go for a walk at Foster Park and enjoy lunch at the Friendly Fox (4001 South Wayne Ave.) before grabbing a sweet treat at the original Zesto's. Going out on the town? Grab some drinks and dinner at La Fogata (1812 Bluffton Road). A show at the Clyde is a must and then keep the party going at '07 Pub.
Spend an evening at the theater.
Forget the pretense and enjoy the summer nights in the ballroom at the Embassy Theatre and take in the views from the historic theater's rooftop. A summer series from May to August, each week will feature live music, dance floor, cash bar and unique views of the city skyline. The series spans all genres, including blues, pop, acoustic, jazz, Latin, country, reggae, Americana, a cappella and soul.
