Downtown Denise's Guidebook
Food Scene
Mostly downtown eateries! All locally owned!
Open Spring to early Fall. Join the locals on the riverside with outdoor seating! It's always lively. Short walk from our home. If it rains, go inside to the infamous Gas House! Same owners! You can take a horse-drawn carriage ride from there too.
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The Deck
305 E Superior StOpen Spring to early Fall. Join the locals on the riverside with outdoor seating! It's always lively. Short walk from our home. If it rains, go inside to the infamous Gas House! Same owners! You can take a horse-drawn carriage ride from there too.
Authentic Mexican! Famous for their Mexican ice cream! So many flavors! Open daily 10-10
We love the carnitas tacos and chicken burrito. Small but mighty delicious! We usually carry out:)
La Michoacana
1421 N Wells StAuthentic Mexican! Famous for their Mexican ice cream! So many flavors! Open daily 10-10
We love the carnitas tacos and chicken burrito. Small but mighty delicious! We usually carry out:)
It's an over 21 only establishment!
New hours and days of operation: Wednesday-Sunday 9-3. Make it a priority and fit this place in your stay!!!
All Day Breakfasts as well as yummy lunch food. There Tomato Bisque Soup is the best I've ever had, and breakfast is well-known for their Eggs Benedict! It is a quaint spot that serves all types of rotating tap craft beers and more. You feel like you're in Chicago. Great coffee and yummy teas too! Cheers!
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The Dash-In
814 S Calhoun StIt's an over 21 only establishment!
New hours and days of operation: Wednesday-Sunday 9-3. Make it a priority and fit this place in your stay!!!
All Day Breakfasts as well as yummy lunch food. There Tomato Bisque Soup is the best I've ever had, and breakfast is well-known for their Eggs Benedict! It is a quaint spot that serves all types of rotating tap craft beers and more. You feel like you're in Chicago. Great coffee and yummy teas too! Cheers!
Delicious pizza served by the slice or whole. Craft beers too. Really cool building! Open till 8:16 on Sundays hence their address:)
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816 Pint & Slice
816 S Calhoun StDelicious pizza served by the slice or whole. Craft beers too. Really cool building! Open till 8:16 on Sundays hence their address:)
Farm to table experience! EVERYTHING is delicious! Quaint building too!
You will need a reservation most likely!
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Tolon
614 S Harrison StFarm to table experience! EVERYTHING is delicious! Quaint building too!
You will need a reservation most likely!
Iconic downtown restaurant with beautiful woodwork to enjoy. Great menu! Boasts of best hamburger in the Fort, but everything is great. Fresh mussels, shrimp, and scallops can be purchased inside with cash from a kiosk!
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Henry's Restaurant
536 W Main StIconic downtown restaurant with beautiful woodwork to enjoy. Great menu! Boasts of best hamburger in the Fort, but everything is great. Fresh mussels, shrimp, and scallops can be purchased inside with cash from a kiosk!
Traditional Irish venue:) Food and drink will not disappoint!
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J K O'Donnell's
121 W Wayne StTraditional Irish venue:) Food and drink will not disappoint!
This is a one of a kind restaurant and wine bar. The food is delicious and features a unique way to taste different wines or enjoy finding one. Full bar as well.
Outdoor area during the summer located right outside of the Tincaps Baseball Stadium: Parkview Field One.
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Copper Spoon
301 W Jefferson Blvd
This is a one of a kind restaurant and wine bar. The food is delicious and features a unique way to taste different wines or enjoy finding one. Full bar as well.
Outdoor area during the summer located right outside of the Tincaps Baseball Stadium: Parkview Field One.
Over 100 years old! Grab a Coney with everything and a bottle of Coke to dine in at this iconic restaurant. Worth the wait!
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Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island
131 W Main StOver 100 years old! Grab a Coney with everything and a bottle of Coke to dine in at this iconic restaurant. Worth the wait!
Great outside porch! Try the green salsa and add some spicier red! Their guacamole is wonderful and an incredible variety of margaritas!
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La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
1812 Bluffton RoadGreat outside porch! Try the green salsa and add some spicier red! Their guacamole is wonderful and an incredible variety of margaritas!
Less than a 5 minute walk from our home on Spy Run. Don't let the closeness to the street fool you. Inside, the decor has great acoustics and tasteful decor.
If you want to watch some sports, come here. The Pub @ 1802 has one of the largest viewing walls in the Fort. TVs are plentiful though- One above each table nearly. So, if you are looking for a fun atmosphere (sports minded) to enjoy yummy food and drinks, walk on down! (address is 1802 Spy Run)
Family friendly as well. They have outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade, too!
The Pub at 1802
1802 Spy Run AvenueLess than a 5 minute walk from our home on Spy Run. Don't let the closeness to the street fool you. Inside, the decor has great acoustics and tasteful decor.
If you want to watch some sports, come here. The Pub @ 1802 has one of the largest viewing walls in the Fort. TVs are plentiful though- One above each table nearly. So, if you are looking for a fun atmosphere (sports minded) to enjoy yummy food and drinks, walk on down! (address is 1802 Spy Run)
Family friendly as well. They have outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade, too!
The ambiance is delightful and the food is at another whole level. Prices are reasonable. Love it!!!
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Nawa - Inspired Asian Cuisine & Cocktails
126 W Columbia StThe ambiance is delightful and the food is at another whole level. Prices are reasonable. Love it!!!
Walk up to order at the window, outside or inside dining! Delicious veggie burger but everything is yummy!
Quick place to grab a classic American meal at a reasonable price!
Burger Bar Fort Wayne
223 W Jefferson BlvdWalk up to order at the window, outside or inside dining! Delicious veggie burger but everything is yummy!
Quick place to grab a classic American meal at a reasonable price!
Classy, adult-oriented establishment in an historic building with a 10-12 minute walk from our home. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Live music is often playing to add to the atmosphere. Delicious everything!!!
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Club Soda
235 E Superior StClassy, adult-oriented establishment in an historic building with a 10-12 minute walk from our home. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Live music is often playing to add to the atmosphere. Delicious everything!!!
It’s the new kid on the block winter 2021 and doing well. Open a restaurant during a pandemic and making it! That speaks volumes!
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Mercado
111 West Columbia StreetIt’s the new kid on the block winter 2021 and doing well. Open a restaurant during a pandemic and making it! That speaks volumes!
Grab food nearby from Pint and Slice, The Dash In, Fortezza and more. Enjoy the outdoor space under the lights and take in the funky mural alley in this seasonal space called: The Porch on Calhoun Street!
Pint and Slice Alley Purple Mural
816 S Calhoun StGrab food nearby from Pint and Slice, The Dash In, Fortezza and more. Enjoy the outdoor space under the lights and take in the funky mural alley in this seasonal space called: The Porch on Calhoun Street!
Get an amazing view of Parkview Field! Outdoors on the partially covered rooftop! Drinks and good appetizers! Fun atmosphere for sure!
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Conner's Rooftop Fort Wayne
223 W Jefferson BlvdGet an amazing view of Parkview Field! Outdoors on the partially covered rooftop! Drinks and good appetizers! Fun atmosphere for sure!
It's small but mighty. Sit closely beside the locals and enjoy a solid breakfast! Order the "Garbage" for breakfast. I know it sounds yucky but it really is amazing: eggs, potatoes, cheese, onion and ham prepared in a special way!
Opened M-Sat. 6-1:45!!!!
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Cindy's Diner
230 W Berry StIt's small but mighty. Sit closely beside the locals and enjoy a solid breakfast! Order the "Garbage" for breakfast. I know it sounds yucky but it really is amazing: eggs, potatoes, cheese, onion and ham prepared in a special way!
Opened M-Sat. 6-1:45!!!!
Located on the south side of town, this quaint and lovely restaurant can be enjoyed inside or out. The ENTIRE menu is wonderful!!! Leave room for a tasty dessert or sweet though! Check their website as often they have local live music on the weekends!
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Friendly Fox
4001 S Wayne AveLocated on the south side of town, this quaint and lovely restaurant can be enjoyed inside or out. The ENTIRE menu is wonderful!!! Leave room for a tasty dessert or sweet though! Check their website as often they have local live music on the weekends!
Great for bites, drinks and a 270 degree panoramic view of the city! Casual setting to enjoy downtown in the new Bradley Boutique Hotel!
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Birdie's Rooftop Bar
204 West Main StreetGreat for bites, drinks and a 270 degree panoramic view of the city! Casual setting to enjoy downtown in the new Bradley Boutique Hotel!
An uptempo atmosphere with fantastic food, live entertainment and drinks. Outdoor seating is available too. Check out the live music schedule for all the genres during the week.
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The Club Room at The Clyde
1806 Bluffton RdAn uptempo atmosphere with fantastic food, live entertainment and drinks. Outdoor seating is available too. Check out the live music schedule for all the genres during the week.
Microbreweries
Want to mingle with the locals, then visit one of Ft. Wayne's original and unique creations.
A welcomed local establishment opened March 2018. Walk to this family friendly place. Small but yummy menu. Plenty of board games available to borrow or bring your own. Stay for as long as you want. Very casual! Outside areas weather permitting with heaters and even a corn hole game!
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Hop River Brewing Company
1515 N Harrison StA welcomed local establishment opened March 2018. Walk to this family friendly place. Small but yummy menu. Plenty of board games available to borrow or bring your own. Stay for as long as you want. Very casual! Outside areas weather permitting with heaters and even a corn hole game!
Beautifully restored old brick business building. The chef prepares unique and tasty food. Sunday Brunch is a local favorite!
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Junk Ditch Brewing Company
1825 W Main StBeautifully restored old brick business building. The chef prepares unique and tasty food. Sunday Brunch is a local favorite!
Wonderful old building that used to be the home of Wayne Bun Bars! My grandmother worked here back in the day! You can even buy a Bun Chocolate Bar to enjoy! Nice space to play a provided board game, pool table, darts, and chalkboard table tops. Limited menu but food trucks often appear. Call ahead or check their website!
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Summit City Brewerks
1501 E Berry StWonderful old building that used to be the home of Wayne Bun Bars! My grandmother worked here back in the day! You can even buy a Bun Chocolate Bar to enjoy! Nice space to play a provided board game, pool table, darts, and chalkboard table tops. Limited menu but food trucks often appear. Call ahead or check their website!
Lots of beverage choices. Outdoor seating. Gourmet tacos and more!
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The Hoppy Gnome
203 E Berry StLots of beverage choices. Outdoor seating. Gourmet tacos and more!
Scooby snacks! Say no more. Enjoy these well seasoned potato wedges with an amazing cucumber dip! Classic! Fort Wayne's first microbrewery. Family friendly and yummy everything!
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Mad Anthony Brewing Co
2002 BroadwayScooby snacks! Say no more. Enjoy these well seasoned potato wedges with an amazing cucumber dip! Classic! Fort Wayne's first microbrewery. Family friendly and yummy everything!
Shopping
These are unique, one of a kind shops of Fort Wayne! Enjoy!
You may just get lost for hours. If you like cats, there are two friendly ones that will make this infamous book store even more enjoyable. So many books!!!!
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Hyde Brothers Booksellers
1428 Wells StYou may just get lost for hours. If you like cats, there are two friendly ones that will make this infamous book store even more enjoyable. So many books!!!!
Unique to Fort Wayne! Fine pieces of jewelry, women's trendy clothing, baby gifts and upper end everythings:)
The Find
133 W Wayne StUnique to Fort Wayne! Fine pieces of jewelry, women's trendy clothing, baby gifts and upper end everythings:)
Wonderful variety of jewelry and other accessories from around the world made by women!
Creative Women of the World
125 W Wayne StWonderful variety of jewelry and other accessories from around the world made by women!
Fancy & Staple
1111 BroadwayUnique paper/stationary items, air plants, soaps...
Do you love plants? Want to find a great way to remember Fort Wayne? Just head straight down 4th street to find Honey Plant on the corner of Wells and 4th! You will see the creative wolf mural on the side of the building!
Honey Plant
1436 N Wells StDo you love plants? Want to find a great way to remember Fort Wayne? Just head straight down 4th street to find Honey Plant on the corner of Wells and 4th! You will see the creative wolf mural on the side of the building!
Listen. If you are a thrift shopper, this is the place. Seriously, a new wardrobe can be yours if you're willing to take the time and hunt.
Look for the color of the day for 50% off. Workers are kind and the store is well-organized and clean!
Goodwill Industries - W Jefferson Store
6256 W Jefferson BlvdListen. If you are a thrift shopper, this is the place. Seriously, a new wardrobe can be yours if you're willing to take the time and hunt.
Look for the color of the day for 50% off. Workers are kind and the store is well-organized and clean!
Arts & Culture
There are many hidden gems within the Arts and Culture world in Fort Wayne! Take a look and go!
Within walking distance! Enjoy all of the exhibits on display! Check their website for the most current artwork visiting the city as well.
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Fort Wayne Museum of Art
311 E Main StWithin walking distance! Enjoy all of the exhibits on display! Check their website for the most current artwork visiting the city as well.
Nationally recognized genealogy department. Come check out your family history. The downtown library is filled with so many resources!
The newly created Lincoln Collection presented by the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research is here in Fort Wayne! Thousands of original items on display!
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Allen County Public Library
900 Library PlzNationally recognized genealogy department. Come check out your family history. The downtown library is filled with so many resources!
The newly created Lincoln Collection presented by the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research is here in Fort Wayne! Thousands of original items on display!
The Arts United Center serves as the home to community theatre and arts programs alike and features performances by the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, The Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Fort Wayne Ballet, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, numerous community organizations, as well as classes and a wide variety of events.
Arts United Center
303 E Main StThe Arts United Center serves as the home to community theatre and arts programs alike and features performances by the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, The Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Fort Wayne Ballet, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, numerous community organizations, as well as classes and a wide variety of events.
First Presbyterian Theater
300 W Wayne StEnjoy mostly local talent but guest groups roll through town as well.
Newly renovated! Hottest venue in Fort Wayne! Call now for tickets! Great musicians/groups both old and new!
The Clyde Theatre has the Club Room to enjoy dinner before a show!
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Clyde Theatre
1808 Bluffton RdNewly renovated! Hottest venue in Fort Wayne! Call now for tickets! Great musicians/groups both old and new!
The Clyde Theatre has the Club Room to enjoy dinner before a show!
10 minute walk from our home.
Intimate setting to take in a flick!
It’s a not-for-profit organization! Showcasing independent, foreign, documentaries, classic and specialty films.
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Cinema Center Inc
437 E Berry St10 minute walk from our home.
Intimate setting to take in a flick!
It’s a not-for-profit organization! Showcasing independent, foreign, documentaries, classic and specialty films.
The Embassy is synonymous with Fort Wayne! Come enjoy a concert or event in this historical and majestic venue! The acoustics and design are quite breathtaking.
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Embassy Theatre
125 W Jefferson BlvdThe Embassy is synonymous with Fort Wayne! Come enjoy a concert or event in this historical and majestic venue! The acoustics and design are quite breathtaking.
Conveniently located adjacent to the downtown main public library.
So interesting to see how fire-stations used to operate.
Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
226 W Washington BlvdConveniently located adjacent to the downtown main public library.
So interesting to see how fire-stations used to operate.
Parks & Nature
Check out the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation website for all the latest happening in the Fort!
Fort Wayne is a city of parks. You can bike to Foster Park on the Southwest Side of Fort Wayne. Beautiful gardens and plenty of space to walk.
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Foster Park
Fort Wayne is a city of parks. You can bike to Foster Park on the Southwest Side of Fort Wayne. Beautiful gardens and plenty of space to walk.
Less than a 5 minute walk from our house. Lawton Park has a huge children's playground with plenty of shade and seating. Take a picnic and stay for hours. Open spaces or possible ball diamonds for a game of softball or kickball.
Lawton Skatepark
1600 N Clinton StLess than a 5 minute walk from our house. Lawton Park has a huge children's playground with plenty of shade and seating. Take a picnic and stay for hours. Open spaces or possible ball diamonds for a game of softball or kickball.
Skaters of all ages enjoy this downtown venue. The skatepark even has lights for evening time. 5 minute walk
Lawton Skatepark
1600 N Clinton StSkaters of all ages enjoy this downtown venue. The skatepark even has lights for evening time. 5 minute walk
Traveling exhibits year round! Great place for all ages. Interactive area for children. Wonderful plant life all indoors!
If you park in the nearby Civic Center Parking Garage, your ticket will be validated!
Closed Mondays!
Hint: Sometimes in the summer, the price on Thursdays is only $1. Check their website or give them a call!
Local coffee shop attached-Conjure!!!
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Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
1100 S Calhoun StTraveling exhibits year round! Great place for all ages. Interactive area for children. Wonderful plant life all indoors!
If you park in the nearby Civic Center Parking Garage, your ticket will be validated!
Closed Mondays!
Hint: Sometimes in the summer, the price on Thursdays is only $1. Check their website or give them a call!
Local coffee shop attached-Conjure!!!
Fort Wayne is bursting with parks! Check out the website for further events happening all over the city!
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
705 E State BlvdFort Wayne is bursting with parks! Check out the website for further events happening all over the city!
Enjoy bird watching, hiking, and more? Come spend the day in nature. Many special events and interactive nature opportunities are offered!
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Fox Island County Park
7324 Yohne RdEnjoy bird watching, hiking, and more? Come spend the day in nature. Many special events and interactive nature opportunities are offered!
Wow, just wow! Borrow our bikes and ride 5 minutes to this amazing new river front venture. Walk for 10 minutes and enjoy as well. Rent a kayak or canoe and check out the river. Enjoy phase 1 of the city's river front projects. Take our corn hole bags or ping pong equipment with you as there are concrete permanent game platforms for you!
http://riverfrontfw.org/ Check it out for all the latest happenings!
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Parque Promenade
202 W Superior StWow, just wow! Borrow our bikes and ride 5 minutes to this amazing new river front venture. Walk for 10 minutes and enjoy as well. Rent a kayak or canoe and check out the river. Enjoy phase 1 of the city's river front projects. Take our corn hole bags or ping pong equipment with you as there are concrete permanent game platforms for you!
http://riverfrontfw.org/ Check it out for all the latest happenings!
Want to experience nature and get some exercise at the same time? This is the place to do both. Take in some of the educational activities as well.
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Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve
6801 Engle RdWant to experience nature and get some exercise at the same time? This is the place to do both. Take in some of the educational activities as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out some of the fun and interesting activities The Fort offers!
Most adults will even borrow their friends' children for an excuse to visit. Incredible zoo with or without children. Just go!
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Zoológico Infantil Fort Wayne
3411 Sherman BlvdMost adults will even borrow their friends' children for an excuse to visit. Incredible zoo with or without children. Just go!
This trail is quite extensive, and you can hop on it at the end of our street. People bike, run or walk this lengthy and scenic trail.
"The River Green WayTrail is a 24 mile long linear park in Fort Wayne and New Haven, Indiana. The trail is along the banks of the St. Marys, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers. Much of the Rivergreenway has been funded by the State of Indiana and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Rivergreenway provides a great opportunity for recreation, fitness and conservation, as well as providing an alternative transportation network safely connecting the community. "
Maps are provided in our chifforobe drawer.
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Rivergreenway
RivergreenwayThis trail is quite extensive, and you can hop on it at the end of our street. People bike, run or walk this lengthy and scenic trail.
"The River Green WayTrail is a 24 mile long linear park in Fort Wayne and New Haven, Indiana. The trail is along the banks of the St. Marys, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers. Much of the Rivergreenway has been funded by the State of Indiana and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Rivergreenway provides a great opportunity for recreation, fitness and conservation, as well as providing an alternative transportation network safely connecting the community. "
Maps are provided in our chifforobe drawer.
SportONE Parkview Icehouse
3869 Ice WayCall ahead for open gym rental space.
The Fort Wayne TIncaps are a minor league baseball team. Class A affiliate of the San Diego Padras!
This family friendly ball park serves wonderful food and beverages. Choose to sit on the lawn, in a suite, or in a small group. Fireworks are held after many of the games! These are real fireworks! Enjoy!
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Parkview Field
1301 Ewing StThe Fort Wayne TIncaps are a minor league baseball team. Class A affiliate of the San Diego Padras!
This family friendly ball park serves wonderful food and beverages. Choose to sit on the lawn, in a suite, or in a small group. Fireworks are held after many of the games! These are real fireworks! Enjoy!
Roller Dome North
444 W Coliseum BlvdOne of Fort Wayne's oldest family owned businesses. Less than a 10 minute drive!
SportONE Parkview Icehouse
3869 Ice WayEnjoy some ice skating year round!
Science Central
1950 N Clinton StInteract with science! Walk from our home!
Classic city pool! My daughter met her husband there as both worked as lifeguards. Their training is top notch! Walk-in shallow pool for young kids, slide, and deep pool with diving boards for others! Typically opens the first week of June and closes mid-August. Take a picnic lunch and grab a ball to play and then sit in the shade.
Northside Park Swimming Pool
2400 Parnell AveClassic city pool! My daughter met her husband there as both worked as lifeguards. Their training is top notch! Walk-in shallow pool for young kids, slide, and deep pool with diving boards for others! Typically opens the first week of June and closes mid-August. Take a picnic lunch and grab a ball to play and then sit in the shade.
Want some fun exercise? Less than a 5 minute drive from our home!
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Sky Zone Fort Wayne
401 Fernhill AveWant some fun exercise? Less than a 5 minute drive from our home!
Riverbend Golf Course
7207 St Joe RdBeautiful course! 15 minute drive at best!
Regal Coldwater Crossing
211 W Washington Center RdClosest movie theater! Reclining seats for the bonus!
Fort Wayne Curling Club
3837 N Wells StCome try a “cool” new sport anytime during the year!
Essentials
These are our go-to places!
This market is big enough to get nearly everything you need. They have truly fresh fruit and vegetables. Buy some bulk foods, organic foods, deli, fresh breads, salad bar, olive bar, and more.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
4320 Coldwater RdThis market is big enough to get nearly everything you need. They have truly fresh fruit and vegetables. Buy some bulk foods, organic foods, deli, fresh breads, salad bar, olive bar, and more.
This is the closest Kroger and is next to the Coliseum. Get everything and then some! Huge grocery store with fair prices!
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Kroger
4120 N Clinton StThis is the closest Kroger and is next to the Coliseum. Get everything and then some! Huge grocery store with fair prices!
Love this Target. It's less than a 5 minute drive and is located right next to Glenbrook Mall.
Target
1102 S Thomas RdLove this Target. It's less than a 5 minute drive and is located right next to Glenbrook Mall.
Walgreens
110 Creighton AveClosest pharmacy and other quick needs. On the corner of Wells and State Streets.
Close location and extra care! They've been around Fort Wayne forever! Very trustworthy!
Peerless Cleaners
628 E Dupont RdClose location and extra care! They've been around Fort Wayne forever! Very trustworthy!