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DEC 9

Shining a Light: See Indy’s Monument Circle in a Whole New Light

By Amy Lynch
Indianapolis dedicates more acreage to honoring our nation’s armed service members than any other city in America and ranks second only to Washington D.C. when it comes to war monuments and memorials. The city’s newest project, Shining a Light, expands... Read more
DEC 2

7 Incredible Spots to Explore Indoors in Fort Wayne

By Carrie Steinweg
I’ve taken a couple trips to Fort Wayne in the past with my family in the spring and in the summer and recently took a getaway to Indiana’s second-largest city when the weather was a little colder. This trip was... Read more
JUL 9

You Won't Believe All There is To Do in Downtown Fort Wayne

By Jessa Campbell
Welcome to downtown Fort Wayne, where you can take a seat at one of the best minor league ballparks, take a culinary adventure, and celebrate with festivals almost every weekend in the summer. Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in... Read more
MAY 22

9 Reasons Your Summer Getaway Should Be in Fort Wayne

By Jessa Campbell
Your summer getaway begins in Fort Wayne – one of Indiana’s best cities for summer fun! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do will be the hardest... Read more
JAN 24

These Fort Wayne Restaurants Turn Local Ingredients in Delicious Meals

By Tina Bobilya
It’s no secret that Indiana’s farmers grow food that feeds the world. The best part about having access to those fresh ingredients is the delightful cuisine that results from it. A growing number of Fort Wayne restaurants have taken farm... Read more
NOV 15

You've Heard of Breweries & Wineries, But Have You Tried This Locally Made Hard Cider?

By Marilyn Culler
The apple takes center stage year-round at Ash & Elm Cider Company. Wandering into this orchard of big apple flavors, I found myself entranced with the simplicity, richness and complexity of hard cider. Andréa and Aaron Homoya opened Ash &... Read more
NOV 7

This New Museum Exhibit Gets Kids Thinking Outside the Box

By Amy Lynch
An empty cardboard box is full of unlimited possibilities. The Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis’s White River State Park is tapping into this imaginative opportunity with “Cardboard Engineering,” an interactive STEM-based museum exhibit in place now through May 27,... Read more
MAY 23

The 10 Summer Festivals You Won't Want to Miss in Fort Wayne

By Jessa Campbell
Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to festivals almost every weekend in the summer! From unique ethnic festivals to art celebrations and food festivals, there is a weekend for everyone to enjoy. Plus, almost all of the summer festivals happen in... Read more
APR 25

9 Things You Have to Experience This Summer in Fort Wayne

By Jessa Campbell
Fun comes alive during the summer in Fort Wayne! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do is the hardest part! Fill a weekend away with some of... Read more
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