Top Things to Do in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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What to do
Promenade Park The new $20 million attraction capitalizes on the city's downtown riverfront with a playground, amphitheater and options for recreation on land and water. visitfortwayne.com
Cherry Hill Golf Course Sunny skies call for a round at this course known for its gardens and manicured fairways. cherryhillgc.com
DeBrand Fine Chocolates Take a sweet behind-the-scenes tour, then get a sugar fix from teh cafe serving hot chocolate and homemade gelato. debrand.com
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Kids (and adults) love exploring African, Australian and Indonesian habitats. kidszoo.org
Fort Wayne Museum of Art For a dash of culture, head to the 11 galleries of American paintings and sculptures. fwmoa.org
Fort Wayne Outfitters & Bike Depot Get going around town on bikes or down the St. Mary's River with kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. fwoutfitters.com
Parkview Field Details like versions of Wrigley Field's rooftop seating and Camden Yards' warehouse neighbors make the it a major story in the minor leagues. The Class A Tincaps' ballpark, which opened in 2009, has been a catlyst for downtown revitalization. parkviewfield.com
Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale Each spring, some 60,000 loyal shoppers wait in line to snag bargains on signature cotton bags in the company's hometown. verabradley.com
Where to eat
Cindy's Diner Try the signature dish, The Garbage (eggs scrambled with potatoes and veggies) at this classic downtown spot. Cindy's Diner on Facebook
Cork 'N Cleaver Perfectly cooked steaks and exceptional service make for a great date night. Leave room for the mud pie. corkncleaveronline.com
The Oyster Bar Attentive servers bring out seriously fresh seafood, steaks and cocktails in an old-school setting. fwoysterbar.com
Tolon Chef Matthew Nolot rolls out small-plate dinners; the deviled eggs with Sriracha and miso paste won us over. tolonrestaurant.com
Where to stay
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center The Hilton puts you close to downtown attractions like the gardens of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. hiltonfortwayne.com
For more information visitfortwayne.com