EXPLORE
Over the past few years, the riverfront of Fort Wayne—which sits at the confluence of three rivers—has undergone a transformation, and Promenade Park is the anchor of this thriving 4-acre multiuse space. Here, the summer concert series and dance workshops create a festive atmosphere. It’s just a short 10-minute walk along the St. Marys River to Headwaters Park, with its open-air pavilions and Hamilton Sculpture Garden. For a unique experience, Sweet Breeze—a replica of an authentic canal boat—offers fully accessible tours, which last from 45 to 90 minutes, for up to 38 passengers. Step back in time at The Old Fort with year-round events and costumed reenactments of early 1800s Colonial and soldiering life at this re-created log stockade.
CULTIVATE
The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory boasts more than 24,500 square feet of indoor garden space with lush seasonal displays that include a spring butterfly exhibit, a cascading waterfall, tropical plants like palms and orchids, and scenic outdoor spaces found along shaded pathways. Arts Campus Fort Wayne is a creative collective showcasing galleries, theaters, museums, and other cultural sites—like the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Auer Center for Arts & Culture, and Arts United Center—within proximity to each other.
PERUSE
The Landing is a lively and eclectic assortment of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops including Marquee, a seasonal scratch kitchen; Nawa, serving Asian-inspired fare; and Mercado, an upscale Cali-Mex eatery. Nearby, Birdie’s Rooftop Bar and the ground-floor Arbor are highlights of The Bradley. This boutique hotel features 124 guest rooms, including nine designer suites, inspired by the Vera Bradley company. Founded in Fort Wayne in the 1980s, the handbag retailer operates a store at Jefferson Pointe, 3 miles west of downtown.
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Main Image: Promenade Park; Credit: Adobe/Nicholas J. Klein
