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Alternative names: Population: 260.3 thous.Area: 110.83 mi²Elevation: 764 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°4'45"N, 85°8'25"W
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Fort Wayne Attractions - What to See and Explore

Fort Wayne offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Parkview Field, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • fort wayne childrens zoo
    38 acres of international animals

    Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

    The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is a zoo in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Since opening in 1965, the 1,000-animal zoo has been located on 40 acres in Fort Wayne's Franke Park.

  • parkview field fort wayne
    Sport venue • Arenas and stadiums • Sport

    Parkview Field

    Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.

  • fort wayne museum of art
    Museum • Art museum • Art gallery

    Fort Wayne Museum of Art

    The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is an American art museum located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art contains permanent collections and national traveling exhibitions and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

  • foellinger freimann botanical conservatory fort wayne
    Botanical garden • Park • Garden

    Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

    The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.

  • allen county public library fort wayne
    Bookshop • Library

    Allen County Public Library

    The Allen County Public Library is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall.

  • cathedral of the immaculate conception fort wayne
    Gothic Revival architecture • Church

    Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

    The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the primary cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, headed by Most Rev. Kevin Carl Rhoades. The parish was established in 1836, making it the oldest in Fort Wayne. The church was erected in 1860.

  • science central fort wayne
    Museum • Science museum

    Science Central

    Science Central is an interactive science center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

  • embassy theatre fort wayne
    Concerts and shows • Theater • Concert hall

    Embassy Theatre

    The Embassy Theatre is a 2,471-seat performing arts theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. It was built in 1928 as a movie palace and today it is the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • grand wayne convention center fort wayne
    Convention center • Entertainment

    Grand Wayne Convention Center

    The Grand Wayne Center is a convention center located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. As a result of a $42 million renovation and expansion from 2003–2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses 225,000 square feet.

  • allen county courthouse fort wayne
    Tower • Downtown Fort Wayne

    Allen County Courthouse

    The Allen County Courthouse is located on Calhoun Street in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the county seat of Allen County. Built between 1897 and 1902, it is a nationally significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture.

  • johnny appleseed park fort wayne
    Park • Memorial site

    Johnny Appleseed Park

    Johnny Appleseed Park, including what was formerly known as Archer Park, is a public park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is named after the popular-culture nickname of John Chapman, better known as "Johnny Appleseed", a famous American pioneer, who was buried on the site.

  • mcculloch park fort wayne
    Park • West Central

    McCulloch Park

    McCulloch Park is an urban park in the downtown area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The park is named after former United States Secretary of the Treasury, Hugh McCulloch, who gave the land to the city for a park in 1886.

  • lincoln bank tower fort wayne
    Skyscraper • Downtown Fort Wayne

    Lincoln Bank Tower

    The Lincoln Bank Tower in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, is an Art Deco highrise building. Construction started in late 1929 with the building's opening on November 16, 1930. For decades, it was the tallest building in the state.

  • fort wayne old city hall building
    Museum • Romanesque architecture • History museum

    Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building

    The Fort Wayne Old City Hall Building in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana operates as a museum known as The History Center, and has served as headquarters for the Allen County–Fort Wayne Historical Society since 1980.

  • swinney park fort wayne
    Park • West Central

    Swinney Park

    Thomas W. Swinney House, also known as The Swinney Homestead, is a historic home located at Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built in 1844-1845 as a 1+1⁄2-story brick and limestone structure.

  • john h bass mansion fort wayne
    Romanesque architecture • Library

    John H. Bass Mansion

    The Bass Mansion, also known as Brookside, is an administrative building and historic structure at the University of Saint Francis located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

  • schmitz block fort wayne
    Romanesque architecture • Downtown Fort Wayne

    Schmitz Block

    Schmitz Block, also known as the Noll Block, is a historic commercial building located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built in 1888, and is a four-story, "L"-shaped, Richardsonian Romanesque style brick building clad entirely in cut limestone.

  • e ross adair federal building and united states courthouse fort wayne
    41°4'25"N • 85°8'26"W

    E. Ross Adair Federal Building and United States Courthouse

    The E. Ross Adair Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is a historic post office, courthouse, and federal office building located at Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana.

  • lindenwood cemetery fort wayne
    Cemetery • Romanesque architecture

    Lindenwood Cemetery

    Lindenwood Cemetery is a rural cemetery operated by Dignity Memorial in Fort Wayne, Indiana, established in 1859. With over 69,000 graves and covering 175 acres, it is one of the largest cemeteries in Indiana.

Things to See and Do in Fort Wayne by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Fort Wayne.

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Fort Wayne – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Fort Wayne, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum (Auburn), Lincoln Monument (Wabash), Fort Defiance (Defiance).

  • auburn cord duesenberg automobile museum20 milesN
    Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

    Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn

    The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is an automobile museum located in Auburn, Indiana in the United States. Opened in 1974, it is dedicated to preserving cars built by Auburn Automobile, Cord Automobile, and Duesenberg Motors Company.

  • lincoln monument of wabash40 milesSW
    Monuments and statues

    Lincoln Monument, Wabash

    The Lincoln Monument of Wabash, Indiana or The Great Emancipator is a public sculpture by Charles Keck, a sculptor who was born in New York City. The cast bronze sculpture was commissioned by Wabash-native Alexander New and donated to the city of Wabash, Indiana, in 1932.

  • fort defiance43 milesE
    Park

    Fort Defiance, Defiance

    Fort Defiance was built by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in the second week of August 1794 at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers. It was the one of a line of defenses constructed by American forces in the campaign leading to the Northwest Indian War's Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794.

  • forks of the wabash huntington25 milesSW
    Historical place, Nature and wildlife, Park

    Forks of the Wabash, Huntington

    Historic Forks of the Wabash is a historic museum park near Huntington, Indiana, that features site several historic buildings, trails and remnants of the Wabash and Erie Canal. The location was the signing location of the historic Treaty at the Forks of the Wabash in 1838. The park is located along the Wabash River.

  • marion national cemetery46 milesSW
    Cemetery

    Marion National Cemetery, Marion

    Marion National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Marion in Grant County, Indiana. It encompasses 45.1 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 8,269 interments.

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Best Time To Visit Fort Wayne

Learn when is the best time to travel to Fort Wayne weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May, June and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Fort Wayne?

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What is the best time to visit Fort Wayne?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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