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Welcome to Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second largest city!
We are so glad that you are interested in planning a group tour in our city.
What makes Fort Wayne the perfect tour destination? As Indiana’s second largest city, Fort Wayne offers many unique and affordable one, two, or three-day experiential tours, with behind-the-scenes and hands-on stops to factory stores, outlet shops, museums, and attractions. Our community embraces tour groups and greets them with our famous Hoosier Hospitality!
Let Visit Fort Wayne help you plan a memorable trip to our city. Don’t forget to ask about our amazing group hotel packages!
Start by calling us today at (260) 424-3700 and fi nding us online at visitfortwayne.com.
Fort Wayne is a short drive from several major Midwest cities.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Vera Bradley Outlet Sale
One of Fort Wayne’s most popular bus tour options is
the annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale each spring!
For over fi ve days, this popular event welcomes more
than 65,000 shoppers from all 50 states and eight
countries to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Plan a fun experiential tour around this amazing sale,
where your group can fi nd 40-60% off retail prices
of Vera Bradley handbags, purses, totes, luggage,
stationary and accessories.
More details on the 2016 sale will be released
throughout the coming months.
Stay tuned to Visit Fort Wayne email updates and
contact [email protected] with general
comments/questions.
Girlfriend Getaways
The Olive TwistThe Olive Twist
DeBrand Fine ChocolatesDeBrand Fine Chocolates
WineriesWineries
Cali SpaCali Spa ShoppingShopping
Take DeBrand’s beautiful factory tour with samples along the way and see their chocolatiers in action!
Enjoy tastings and shopping at an olive oil and vinegar boutique. Learn all about wine at Country Heritage Winery & Two EE’s.
Relax in a group setting with over 30 pedicure/manicure stations. Shop at Jefferson Pointe, Glenbrook Square & Covington Plaza.
Downtown
Historic Embassy TheatreHistoric Embassy Theatre
Botanical ConservatoryBotanical Conservatory
Downtown Sculptures WalkDowntown Sculptures Walk Genealogy CenterGenealogy Center
Museum of ArtMuseum of Art
Built in 1928, take a walk through this historic theatre - home to Broadway shows, concerts and a Grand Page Pipe Organ!
Home to the nation’s largest public genealogical collection. Enjoy a walking tour of 35 NEW downtown art sculptures.
Visit a diverse lineup of contemporary exhibits & historical art. Surround yourself with gardens and a cascading waterfall.
Historic
Grabill Amish CommunityGrabill Amish Community Historic Old FortHistoric Old Fort
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society ExcursionFort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Excursion
The History Center The History Center Historical Boat RidesHistorical Boat Rides
Choo Choo! Learn the history of the famous Nickle Plate Steam Locomotive No. 765.
Explore a living Amish community and its shopping district. Watch re-enactments from the 1700’s to Civil War times.
Cruise the rivers and learn our city’s past, present & future. Tour six exhibits with more than 25,000 historic artifacts.
Student
Fort Wayne Children’s ZooFort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Science Central Science Central
Sweetwater SoundSweetwater Sound
Fort Wayne Outfi ttersFort Wayne Outfi tters
Black Pine Animal SanctuaryBlack Pine Animal Sanctuary
Indiana’s #1 Summer Attraction! See more than 1,000 animals and enjoy lunch in the zoo’s NEW picnic pavilion.
Explore 125+ exhibits and the NEW Science on a Sphere. Take a canoe, kayak, bike or hike around downtown Fort Wayne.
Go behind the scenes of a national music retailer. Meet over 100 rescued animals in an intimate setting.
Agriculture
Tanglewood Berry FarmTanglewood Berry Farm Kuehnert Dairy FarmKuehnert Dairy Farm
Cook’s Orchard and Farm Cook’s Orchard and Farm
Steele Farms Steele Farms Fishburn’s Farm Market Fishburn’s Farm Market
Visit a country farm with an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, fresh sweet corn and produce store.
Family-owned organic farm with picking tours and market. Watch day-to-day operations of a working Hoosier milk farm.
A family-operated farm with a market and popular corn maze. A locally-owned market with fresh produce, fl owers, meat, & eggs
Factory
cinda b purses and handbagscinda b purses and handbags
Peg PeregoPeg Perego Home Reserve Home Reserve
Country Kitchen SweetArtCountry Kitchen SweetArt Sechler’s Pickles Inc. Sechler’s Pickles Inc.
Watch high-quality, USA handbags and purses made from start to fi nish and end in their shopping outlet!
See a national retailer assemble children’s vehicles and toys. Watch ready-to-assemble furniture made before your eyes.
Learn cake making tips, decorating tricks and tasty recipes. Go behind the scenes and tour a pickle factory and fi eld.
Performing Arts
Arts United Center Arts United Center
IPFW Rhinehart Music Center IPFW Rhinehart Music Center
Arena Dinner Theatre Arena Dinner Theatre
The main performance venue of the Fort Wayne Ballet, Civic Theatre, Youththeatre and Dance Collective!
Downtown concert hall for the University of Saint Francis. University and community theater on the campus of IPFW.
Outdoor theater, concert and music venue in Franke Park. Live theater production in historic West Central Neighborhood.
Foellinger TheatreFoellinger Theatre
USF Performing Arts Center USF Performing Arts Center
Dining
Listed below are popular group-friendly restaurants in Fort Wayne. For a complete list of delicious dining options, go to visitfortwayne.com and search under “Best of Dining.”
BakerStreet4820 N. Clinton St. (260) 484-3300bakerstreetfortwayne.comSeating up to 30 people
Biaggi’s Ristorante4010 W. Jefferson Blvd.(260) 459-6700 biaggis.comSeating up to 50 people
Casa Ristorante (3 locations) 7545 W. Jefferson Blvd. (260) 399-2455caserestaurants.netSeating up to 55 people
Central City Cafe620 S. Calhoun St.(260) 422-2233centralcitycafe.comSeating up to 40 people
Chop’s Wine Bar6421 W. Jefferson Blvd. (260) 436-9115chopsfortwayne.comSeating up to 50 people
Club Soda 235 E. Superior St. (260) 426-3442clubsodafortwayne.comSeating up to 60 people
Don Hall’s Old Gas House305 E. Superior St.(260) 426-3411donhalls.comSeating up to 50 people
Eddie Merlot’s1502 Illinois Rd.(260) 459-2222eddiemerlots.comSeating up to 60 people
El Azteca 535 E. State Blvd. (260) 482-2172elaztecarestaurant.comSeating up to 50 people
Flat Top Grill 4140 W. Jefferson Blvd.(260) 432-4100 fl attopgrill.comSeating up to 50 people
JK O’Donnell’s Irish Pub121 W. Wayne St. (260) 420-5563jkodonnells.comSeating up to 40 people
Joseph Decuis191 Main St. Roanoke, IN (260) 672-1715josephdecuis.comSeating up to 60 people
Fort Wayne Famous Coney Island131 W. Main St. (260) 424-2997fortwaynesfamousconeyisland.comSeating up to 25 people
Mad Anthony’s Brewing Company2002 Broadway Ave.(260) 426-2535madbrew.comSeating up to 25 people
Main St. Bistro 200 E. Main St. (260) 420-8633mainstreetbistrolounge.comSeating up to 30 people
Shigs In Pit2008 Fairfi eld Ave. (260) 387-5903shigsinpit.comSeating up to 40 people
Red Rok BBQ and Bourbon Saloon123 W. Columbia St.(260) 755-6745redrokfw.comSeating up to 40 people
Tucanos Brazilian Grill4130 W. Jefferson Blvd.(260) 436-4433tucanos.comSeating up to 60 people
2015 Calendar of Events
Home and Garden ShowHome and Garden Show
Auburn Cord Duesenberg FestivalAuburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
cinda b Factory Outlet Sale cinda b Factory Outlet Sale
Vera Bradley Outlet SaleVera Bradley Outlet Sale
Johnny Appleseed Festival Johnny Appleseed Festival
HolidayFestHolidayFest
Listed below are popular group-friendly events in Fort Wayne. For a complete list of events and festivals,
go to visitfortwayne.com and search under “Calendar of Events.”
September 19-20, 2015August 24-31, 2015
April 8-12, 2015February 26-March 1, 2015
November 12-14, 2015 November 21-December 31, 2015
*Dates and times are subject to change*
Attractions
African/ African-American Museum436 E. Douglas Ave. (260) 420-0765african-americanw.com
Allen County Courthouse715 S. Calhoun St.(260) 449-4246allencountycourthouse.org
ACPL Genealogy Center900 Library Plaza(260) 421-1225acpl.lib.in.us
ARCH Downtown Tours818 Lafayette St. (260) 426-5117archfw.com
Artlink Gallery300 E. Main St.(260) 427-7195artlinkfw.com
Arts United Center 300 E. Main St.(260) 424-0646artsunited.com
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum 1600 S. Wayne St., Auburn, IN(260) 925-1444automobilemuseum.org
Baer Field Heritage Air Park3005 W. Ferguson Rd.(260) 478-3428baerfi eldheritagepark.com
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary1426 W. 300, Albion, IN (260) 636-7383blackpine.com
Cali Spa1615 W. Dupont Rd. (260) 451-8888calispa.com
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Museum915 S. Clinton St. (260) 424-1485diocesefwb.org
Chief Richardville House5705 Bluffton Rd. (260) 426- 2882fwhistorycenter.com
cinda b Handbags & Purses1530 Progress Rd.(260) 748-8234cindab.com
Cook’s Orchard and Farm8724 Huguenard Rd. (260) 489-3940cooksorchard.com
Country Heritage Winery185 Country Rd. 69, Laotto, IN(260) 637-2980countryheritagewinery.com
Country Kitchen SweetART4621 Speedway Dr.(260) 482-4835countrykitchen.com
DeBrand Fine Chocolates10105 Auburn Park Dr.(260) 969-8333debrand.com
Eagle Marsh - Little River Wetlands2403 Fairoak Dr.(260) 478-2515lrwp.com
Attractions
Embassy Theatre125 W. Jefferson Blvd.(260) 424-6287fwembassytheatre.org
Fishburn’s Farm Market9110 N. 300, Markle, IN(260) 638-4788fi shburnsfarmmarket.com
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory1100 S. Calhoun St.(260) 427-6440botanicalconservatory.org
Fort Wayne Aviation Museum3801 W. Ferguson Rd.(260) 747-4146fwairport.com
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo3411 Sherman Blvd. (260) 427-6800kidszoo.com
Fort Wayne Firefi ghters Museum226 W. Washington Blvd.(260) 426-0051fortwaynefi remuseum.org
Fort Wayne Museum of Art311 E. Main St. (260) 422-6467fwmoa.org
Fort Wayne Outfi tters/Historical River Tours1004 Cass St. (260) 420-3962fwoutfi tters.com
Fort Wayne Parks Department705 E. State Blvd.(260) 427-6000fortwayneparks.org
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society15808 Edgerton Rd. (260) 493-0765765.org
Fort Wayne Trails300 E. Main St. (260) 969-0079fwtrails.com
Fox Island County Park7324 Yohne Rd.(260) 449-3180allencountyparks.org/parks/fox-island
Grabill Amish Community13717 First St., Grabill, IN(260) 627-0933grabill.net
Historic Old Fort1201 Spy Run Ave.(260) 437-2836oldfortwayne.org
History Center302 E. Berry St.(260) 426-2882fwhistorycenter.com
Home Reserve Furniture 3015 Cannongate Dr.(260) 969-6939homereserve,com
Karpeles Manuscript Library3039 Piqua Ave.(260) 456-6929rain.org/~karpeles
Kuehnert Dairy Farm6532 W. Cook Rd.(260) 417-1918facebook.com/kuehnertdairtfarm.com
Attractions
Lazer X244 Fernhill Ave.(260) 484-1350lazerfw.com
Mad Anthony Brewing Company2002 Broadway Ave. (260) 426-2537madbrew.com
Moose Lake Christian Craft Village11330 E. 500, Laotto, IN(260) 637-2372mooselakechristiancraftvillage.com
National Military History Center5634 County Rd., Auburn IN (260) 927-9144nationalmilitaryhistorycenter.org
Painting Fun Spot4150 W. Jefferson Blvd. (260) 616-0350paintingfunspot.com
Peg Perego 3625 Independence Dr.(260) 482-8191pegperegousa.com
Salomon Farm Park & Market817 W. Dupont Rd.(260) 427-6790fortwayneparks.org
Science Central1950 N. Clinton St. (260) 424-2400sciencecentral.com
Sechler’s Pickles, Inc.5686 State Road 1, St. Joe, IN(260) 337-5461sechlerspickles.com
Seven Sons Farms15718 Aboite Rd. (877) 620-1977sevensons.net
SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park401 Fernhill Ave. (260) 483-5867skyzone.com/FortWayne
SportONE/Parkview Fieldhouse 3946 Ice Way Dr.(260) 444-2788sportonefi eldhouse.com
SportONE/Parkview Icehouse3869 Ice Way Dr.(260) 387-6614icesports.com/fortwayne
Steele Farms5525 W. 300 N, Decatur, IN (260) 565-3355visitsteelefarms.com
Sweetwater Sound5501 US 30 (260) 432-8176sweetwater.com
Swinney Homestead1424 W. Jefferson Blvd. (260) 424-7212settlersinc.org
Tanglewood Berry Farm2427 Hadley Rd. (260) 418-8386tanglewoodberryfarm.com
The Glass Park4037 S. Wayne Ave.(260) 579-3201eranparkglass.com
Attractions
The Olive Twist6410 W. Jefferson Blvd. (260) 436-3866theolivetwist.com
TinCaps Baseball at Parkview Field1301 Ewing St. (260) 482-6400tincaps.com
Tour Fort Wayne Segways1104 W. Coliseum Blvd.(260) 433-6155tourfortwayne.com
Two EE’s Winery 6808 US 24, Huntington, IN(260) 672-2000twoees.com
Ultrazone Family Entertainment Center1104 W. Coliseum Blvd. (260) 471-6719ultrazone.com
University of Saint Francis-Schouweiler Planetarium2701 Spring St. (260) 399-7700sf.edy/plantarium
Wine & Canvas6410 W. Jefferson Blvd. (260) 444-9441wineandcanvas.com
WPTA (ABC) Television Station3401 Butler Rd.(260) 48300584indiananewscenter.com
Zip Timber Lake1740 E. 675 N. Huntington, IN(260) 672-3251ziptimberlake.com
7feet
#1 and #2
Our rankings in the “Indiana Summer
Gotta Dos” contest. Take in the Fort
Wayne Children’s Zoo and TinCaps
Baseball to enjoy the #1 and #2 “Indiana
Summer Gotta Dos!”
Panes of glass covering the roof of the Botanical Conservatory
33,250Lights that adorn the
Christmas trees during the Embassy Theatre’s annual
Festival of Trees.
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Fort Wayne – By The Numbers
1,100,075Physical articles in the collection at The Genealogy Center, the nation’s largest public genealogy
library (add that to the more than 2,500,000 searchable records in their online data files!)
81MILES in our award-winning trail system.
86and
56
Parks
Playgrounds to enjoy in Fort Wayne
80,465Cups of Draft Beer served at the Memorial Coliseum annually
100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Highway – travel this historic road through Fort Wayne!
139,325
Riders who enjoy the Zoo’s most popular ride (the River Ride!) each year
Length of Fred the Mastodon’s tusks. Visit him at Science Central!
15MILES of hot dogs
sold at Parkview Field
in 2013
95,309Rose Carmella chocolates
sold at DeBrand Fine Chocolates every year! 2ndLARGEST CITY IN INDIANA!
Shoppers who attend the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale each spring
30,000Square feet of custom Terrazzo floors in glistening shades of black, gray, white and green provide ooohs and ahhhs at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
60,000
Rent a bike or kayak and explore!
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For more information on Fort Wayne tours, hotels, attractions, restaurants, and group itineraries, please go to visitfortwayne.com or contact Emily at [email protected].
We can’t wait to work with you and your group!
Contact Us
Visit Fort Wayne927 S. Harrison StreetFort Wayne, IN 46802www.visitfortwayne.com(800) 767-7752