Sweetwater: A Music Lover's Playground

Sweetwater is one of the most respected businesses in the music industryand one of the largest companies in town. It began as the brainchild of Fort Wayne local, Chuck Surack, who started the business out of the back of his van in 1979 with a 4-track recording studio. Today, Sweetwater has grown into a sprawling campus with hundreds of employees, boasting the title of the largest online music retailer in the world! Plus, its 40,000-square-foot on-site store is officially the largest music store in the U.S. The company sells everything from guitars to recording software to live sound and lighting gear, while maintaining world-class recording studios and performance facilities…

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Shopping Superlatives

Fresh finds. Gifts galore. And “only in Fort Wayne” favorites. Fort Wayne is a regional shopping destination where savvy shoppers can find boutique shops, artisan workspaces, and brand-name retailers. These local retailers have risen to the top of their class for their unique and notable shopping…

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Free Tours in Fort Wayne, Indiana

As a child in school, I always loved field trips. Sure, I could read my science book to learn how milk is pasteurized. But there was something special about getting to see the process at a local dairy. If you enjoy first-hand experiences too, you'll be happy to know that there are several Fort Wayne businesses that will let you look around and learn for free…

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10 Things to Do After 5 PM in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana has plenty of activities and entertainment to keep visitors busy during the day, but sometimes it can be hard to find things to do much past dinnertime. Instead of going back to the hotel after dinner, check out some of these family-friendly and adult activities and entertainment that are open past 5 pm…

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