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JUL 25

Three Ways to Get Up Close With Sharks in Indiana

By Nick Sitzman
While you probably don’t have to worry about encountering a shark in any of Indiana’s lakes or rivers, shark-lovers can still find a few ways to get up close and personal with sharks in Indiana.  Below are three shark experiences... Read more
MAY 22

9 Reasons Your Summer Getaway Should Be in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson
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
APR 29

You Have to See What's New at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

By Erin Okeson
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has opened two new exhibits for 2019! Any family trip to Fort Wayne, one of the best cities in the Midwest for families, starts at the Zoo. You won’t want to miss the newest additions this summer!... Read more
APR 12

13 Places to Get an Up Close Look at Animals & Wildlife on Wild Wednesday

By Visit Indiana
From zoos to sanctuaries to farms to the wilderness, Visit Indiana Week is the perfect time to get an up close experience with the animals who share our earth! Wild Wednesday features discounts at 13 animal and wilderness experiences on... Read more
JUL 1

Family Fun in Fort Wayne

By Visit Indiana
With the summer sun beating down and the weeks since school let out mounting, it won’t take long for kids to get restless. A fun-filled weekend away can be just the ticket to break the summer boredom. Fort Wayne offers... Read more
JUN 25

Adventure Awaits in Fort Wayne

By Visit Indiana
Get ready for a hot summer to visit Fort Wayne!  Sometimes it’s hard to plan where to stay, what to do, and what to eat when you visit.  Fortunately, we’ve done the work for you!  When you visit Fort Wayne,... Read more
JUN 18

Win Big in Fort Wayne Photo Contest

By Visit Indiana
When you’re out exploring and having fun in Fort Wayne, we’re sure you are taking lots of pictures.  Whether it’s at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, at Science Central, or at Parkview Field, these great photos show what you love... Read more
MAY 15

Fort Wayne in Springtime, Day 1

By admin
I used to live in northern Indiana, and we always went to Fort Wayne for those quick day trips when we wanted something to do, and spending the day in tiny Syracuse, Indiana just wasn’t that interesting to us. The... Read more
APR 25

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Summer in Fort Wayne!

By admin
Summer is nearly upon us and there’s no better time to plan a trip to Fort Wayne. Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne offers hundreds of great ways to spend time together this summer. Regardless of whether you’re here for a... Read more
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