Fort Wayne Insider Blog

We think Fort Wayne, Indiana is great, but so do many of our followers. From family-friendly attractions and museums to great eats, and festivals Fort Wayne, Indiana has been featured on multiple Best of Indiana lists!

On your next visit to Fort Wayne, make a stop at some of Best of Indiana winners!

If you've complained about the heat and humidity this summer, you'll be glad to welcome cooler fall weather. Autumn in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a wonderful time to see -- and photograph -- some beautiful trees, flowers, and wildlife.

Whether you’re coming from Chicago, Ann Arbor, Toledo, Lexington, or anywhere in-between, make a stop on your road trip route. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the nexus of many road trips (if not the destination).

Pack up the car and hit the road to discover Fort Wayne, Indiana’s true fall colors. It’s no secret that the Midwest is one of the best destinations to see fall leaves. Plus, Fort Wayne, Indiana offers a budget-friendly destination to experience it all during a Midwest weekend getaway.

Fort Wayne, Indiana: a city built on three rivers, right? Quick quiz: can you name those rivers? You can find them listed at the end of this post.

So, how many times have you visited those rivers? I'm embarrassed to admit that I've seen very little of the rivers, and I've lived here nearly 30 years. There's no excuse for not enjoying the rivers,  especially now with the renewed focus on developing our riverfront.

The rising sun touches the pillow, coming a little earlier each day, beckoning me to a beautiful early spring morning.  Though not often a morning person, I am drawn outside to a peaceful start to what is sure to be a wonderful day; a cool breeze is blowing, the cheery cardinal is singing, and a bright goldfinch stops by the feeder as I sip my tea and plan my day. 

Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to more than 100 miles of trails, thanks to a network of pathways that make up the Rivergreenway, Towpath trail and Pufferbelly trail and many other connecting trails.

An outdoor enthusiast can travel from west to east, north to south and everywhere in between on

Spring is in the air. You may be ready for your first getaway of the year, but you don't want to spend too much. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, you don't have to. Experience a fun getaway without breaking the bank by following these tips.

If you’re interested in bird-friendly habitats, then Fort Wayne, Indiana is the place to be. Designated in 2014 as a Bird Town Indiana by the Indiana Audubon Society, Fort Wayne has met criteria that make it especially bird-friendly.

It is an exciting time for Fort Wayne as the downtown is growing and so many new attractions are popping up!

Being a homegrown local of Fort Wayne, it has a special place in my heart, and I am yearning to boast about the best things that this great city has to offer!

If you are planning a trip or thinking about visiting the area, here are ten reasons to travel to Fort Wayne.