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

By Amy Lynch on Dec. 09, 2019

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 on that tradition. Launched on Veteran’s Day…

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7 Incredible Spots to Explore Indoors in Fort Wayne

By Carrie Steinweg on Dec. 02, 2019

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 without the kids, so I spent time indoors in Fort Wayne at the places I most wanted to…

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

By Erin Okeson on Jul. 09, 2019

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 Indiana and offers convenient family-friendly fun. City streets…

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9 Reasons Your Summer Getaway Should Be in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on May 22, 2019

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 Zoo), choosing what to do will be the hardest part of planning your trip to Fort Wayne. Start building your summer…

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You Can Get a Delicious Taste of Local at Indianapolis City Market

By Chris Flook on Feb. 05, 2019

Every time I’m in Indy for the day, I try to visit the Indianapolis City Market. For those unfamiliar, the City Market is a public market in the Market East District of downtown Indianapolis, just east of Monument Circle. The City Market offers visitors a wide variety of food, drinks, and other…

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These Fort Wayne Restaurants Turn Local Ingredients in Delicious Meals

By Tina Bobilya on Jan. 24, 2019

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 fresh ingredients from the area and turned them into culinary…

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This Indiana Steakhouse Was Just Named One of the Best in America

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 28, 2018

Perhaps there is no dining experience like visiting an amazing steakhouse, and Robb Report has a list of America's top 21, including one steakhouse in the Hoosier State! This Central Indiana steakhouse serves up delicious flavors, as they have for 100+ years! It should be on the bucket list of any…

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

By Marilyn Culler on Nov. 15, 2018

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. Ash & Elm uses a mixture of apples - around 60 varieties - from fresh, pressed-on-demand apple…

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This New Museum Exhibit Gets Kids Thinking Outside the Box

By Amy Lynch on Nov. 07, 2018

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, 2019. Located in a…

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

By Erin Okeson on May 23, 2018

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 Fort Wayne’s downtown festival park, Headwaters Park, which…

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