Things to do
You will be staying right next to Parkview Field which has been awarded No. 1 Ballpark Experience in Minor League Baseball year after year! Take a look at their website to see if any events or baseball games will be going on during your stay! http://www.parkviewfield.com/home/main/
25 locals recommend
Parkview Field
1301 Ewing StYou will be staying right next to Parkview Field which has been awarded No. 1 Ballpark Experience in Minor League Baseball year after year! Take a look at their website to see if any events or baseball games will be going on during your stay! http://www.parkviewfield.com/home/main/
Your family will love 40 acres of animals, rides and beautifully landscaped grounds. Don't miss the African Journey, featuring lions, hyenas and monkeys. You can even hand-feed giraffes! Ride the Sky Safari, trek through the Indonesian Rain Forest and say hello to orangutans or sharks. See why the zoo was named a top ten zoo by Trip Advisor!
59 locals recommend
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
3411 Sherman BlvdYour family will love 40 acres of animals, rides and beautifully landscaped grounds. Don't miss the African Journey, featuring lions, hyenas and monkeys. You can even hand-feed giraffes! Ride the Sky Safari, trek through the Indonesian Rain Forest and say hello to orangutans or sharks. See why the zoo was named a top ten zoo by Trip Advisor!
Have kiddos with you? Spark their imagination at Science Central! Explore 200+ permanent hands-on exhibits and national touring exhibitions. Get fun, educational items in the Gift Shop.
30 locals recommend
Science Central
1950 N Clinton StHave kiddos with you? Spark their imagination at Science Central! Explore 200+ permanent hands-on exhibits and national touring exhibitions. Get fun, educational items in the Gift Shop.
Right outside the front door!! Rudy's has premium Cigars, Debrand Chocolates, Indiana Wines, Indiana Micro and Craft Beers, Beer Garden and Wine Bar. This is a favorite because this is our neighbor and they have such a unique space and comfortable seating outside around fire pits. Great atmosphere!
Rudy's
3313 409 W Brackenridge StRight outside the front door!! Rudy's has premium Cigars, Debrand Chocolates, Indiana Wines, Indiana Micro and Craft Beers, Beer Garden and Wine Bar. This is a favorite because this is our neighbor and they have such a unique space and comfortable seating outside around fire pits. Great atmosphere!
One of our favorite things to do during the nice weather months!
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, the YLNI Farmers Market presents a vibrant, open-air outdoor market experience each Saturday! The market runs May 19 through September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
YLNI Farmers Market
302 Pearl StOne of our favorite things to do during the nice weather months!
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, the YLNI Farmers Market presents a vibrant, open-air outdoor market experience each Saturday! The market runs May 19 through September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
he Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is the largest events venue in Northern Indiana. Home to the Fort Wayne Komets (EHCL hockey), Mad Ants (NBDL) and Fort Wayne Derby Girls (Roller Derby), the Memorial Coliseum has hosted several national, regional and state tournaments and events since opening its doors in 1952.
Take a look at their website to see if any events will be going on during your stay!
http://www.memorialcoliseum.com/
20 locals recommend
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Avehe Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is the largest events venue in Northern Indiana. Home to the Fort Wayne Komets (EHCL hockey), Mad Ants (NBDL) and Fort Wayne Derby Girls (Roller Derby), the Memorial Coliseum has hosted several national, regional and state tournaments and events since opening its doors in 1952.
Take a look at their website to see if any events will be going on during your stay!
http://www.memorialcoliseum.com/
Located in historic Engine House No. 3, this museum showcases artifacts used by some of the city's earliest heroes. See two floors of equipment and photos from the last 160 years of firefighting in Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
226 W Washington BlvdLocated in historic Engine House No. 3, this museum showcases artifacts used by some of the city's earliest heroes. See two floors of equipment and photos from the last 160 years of firefighting in Fort Wayne.
Food scene
This is a staple of Fort Wayne! Just walking by it you will smell the delicious food! Powers is a tiny roadside spot known for slider-style burgers & old-fashioned American comfort bites.
Powers Hamburger Restaurant
1622 S Harrison StThis is a staple of Fort Wayne! Just walking by it you will smell the delicious food! Powers is a tiny roadside spot known for slider-style burgers & old-fashioned American comfort bites.
Caliente
120 W Wayne StThe only authentic Cuban restaurant in Northeast Indiana!
One of the best places to get some chocolate and take a break from walking around downtown! This is an Urban chic chocolate shop with gourmet chocolates, coffee/chocolate drinks, gelatos, ice cream cones and sundaes right in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne at the main entrance of the beautiful Ash Skyline Plaza.
Or you could visit the DeBrand’s beautiful corporate headquarters to see their chocolatiers in action by doing a tour!
Address: 10105 Auburn Park Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46825
15 locals recommend
DeBrand Fine Chocolates
878 S Harrison StOne of the best places to get some chocolate and take a break from walking around downtown! This is an Urban chic chocolate shop with gourmet chocolates, coffee/chocolate drinks, gelatos, ice cream cones and sundaes right in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne at the main entrance of the beautiful Ash Skyline Plaza.
Or you could visit the DeBrand’s beautiful corporate headquarters to see their chocolatiers in action by doing a tour!
Address: 10105 Auburn Park Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Great place for any meal! A menu with a variety of options to take your appetite to Spain, Cuba, Colombia, and several different Latin countries for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
14 locals recommend
Proximo
898 S Harrison StGreat place for any meal! A menu with a variety of options to take your appetite to Spain, Cuba, Colombia, and several different Latin countries for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Modern, globally inspired eats pair with beer & cocktails at this casual, contemporary gastropub
41 locals recommend
The Hoppy Gnome
203 E Berry StModern, globally inspired eats pair with beer & cocktails at this casual, contemporary gastropub
Great brunch!! Check out the menu online! This is a sports bar at The Marriott Hotel features American pub grub & 30 TVs tuned to the game.
Conner's Kitchen + Bar
1150 South Harrison StreetGreat brunch!! Check out the menu online! This is a sports bar at The Marriott Hotel features American pub grub & 30 TVs tuned to the game.
Great place to celebrate a special event! This is a outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
9 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
224 W Wayne StGreat place to celebrate a special event! This is a outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Great place for catching a game! An Irish Restaurant and Pub!
14 locals recommend
O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant
1552 N Main StGreat place for catching a game! An Irish Restaurant and Pub!
New American small plates, rotating wines & cocktails served in chic digs with a spacious patio.
17 locals recommend
Copper Spoon
301 W Jefferson BlvdNew American small plates, rotating wines & cocktails served in chic digs with a spacious patio.
Great close by healthy food option! Just a block away! Health-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos & more.
Freshii
301 W Jefferson BlvdGreat close by healthy food option! Just a block away! Health-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos & more.
King Gyros
302 W Jefferson BlvdUnpretentious fast-food restaurant serving pita sandwiches & other classic Greek fare!
Throwback American diner serving breakfast platters, sandwiches & other comfort fare in tiny digs! Space inside is limited so have a back up plan or be open to waiting. Very cute place!
16 locals recommend
Cindy's Diner
230 W Berry StThrowback American diner serving breakfast platters, sandwiches & other comfort fare in tiny digs! Space inside is limited so have a back up plan or be open to waiting. Very cute place!
Pub offering beer & scotch, bar bites & soccer on TV amid classic Celtic ambiance
Outdoor seating is available!
Trivia nights on Friday is a fun time!
27 locals recommend
J K O'Donnell's
121 W Wayne StPub offering beer & scotch, bar bites & soccer on TV amid classic Celtic ambiance
Outdoor seating is available!
Trivia nights on Friday is a fun time!
Tavern serving American fare in a pub-style setting featuring wood banquettes & a long bar
19 locals recommend
Henry's Restaurant
536 W Main StTavern serving American fare in a pub-style setting featuring wood banquettes & a long bar
Hangout serving a menu of creative pizzas & craft beers in a laid-back space with couches
Some outdoor seating available!
17 locals recommend
816 Pint & Slice
816 S Calhoun StHangout serving a menu of creative pizzas & craft beers in a laid-back space with couches
Some outdoor seating available!
Bustling pub/coffeehouse serves breakfast, lunch & dinner plus 23 rotating beers on tap
Some outdoor seating is available!
18 locals recommend
The Dash-In
814 S Calhoun StBustling pub/coffeehouse serves breakfast, lunch & dinner plus 23 rotating beers on tap
Some outdoor seating is available!
Local brewpub chain hosts live bands & offers deep-dish-style pizza & handcrafted beers.
16 locals recommend
Mad Anthony Brewing Co
2002 BroadwayLocal brewpub chain hosts live bands & offers deep-dish-style pizza & handcrafted beers.
Established in 1914, this bustling eatery known for hot dogs also offers burgers, chili & pie!
29 locals recommend
Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island
131 W Main StEstablished in 1914, this bustling eatery known for hot dogs also offers burgers, chili & pie!
The Yummi Bunni is a lively ice cream shop in Fort Wayne offering an array of notable desserts.
The Yummi Bunni
123 W Main StThe Yummi Bunni is a lively ice cream shop in Fort Wayne offering an array of notable desserts.
Inventive farm-to-table fare & craft cocktails are the draw at this industrial-chic American eatery.
20 locals recommend
Tolon
614 S Harrison StInventive farm-to-table fare & craft cocktails are the draw at this industrial-chic American eatery.
Cozy subterranean venue with stone walls & exposed beams, serving Cajun & Creole dishes
Bourbon Street Hideaway Restaurant
135 W Columbia StCozy subterranean venue with stone walls & exposed beams, serving Cajun & Creole dishes
Relaxed, brick-clad eatery serving Asian wok dishes & rice bowls plus lunch specials, wine & beer!
Some outdoor seating may be available!
23 locals recommend
Nawa - Inspired Asian Cuisine & Cocktails
126 W Columbia StRelaxed, brick-clad eatery serving Asian wok dishes & rice bowls plus lunch specials, wine & beer!
Some outdoor seating may be available!
Sticking to the basics, Park Place's menu offers fine steaks and seafood, amazing pasta dishes and more
Park Place on Main
200 E Main StSticking to the basics, Park Place's menu offers fine steaks and seafood, amazing pasta dishes and more
Modern steakhouse & martini bar with a twinkling, supper-club vibe enhanced by live jazz !
26 locals recommend
Club Soda
235 E Superior StModern steakhouse & martini bar with a twinkling, supper-club vibe enhanced by live jazz !
Sleek atmosphere for steak & seafood fare inside a 19th-century gas plant, plus a riverbank patio.
13 locals recommend
Old Gas House Restaurant
305 E Superior StSleek atmosphere for steak & seafood fare inside a 19th-century gas plant, plus a riverbank patio.
Entertaining Japanese steak-&-seafood grill & bar up the stairs from Don Hall's Old Gas House
7 locals recommend
Takaoka of Japan
305 E Superior StEntertaining Japanese steak-&-seafood grill & bar up the stairs from Don Hall's Old Gas House