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Learn about the Past at Fort Wayne’s Old Fort

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 11, 2015

Cannons are part of Old Fort. Click here for a video of the Old Fort in Fort Wayne What do costumes, spinning wheels, music and fresh air have in common? They’re all part of Fort Wayne’s Old Fort experience! If you want to inspire a love of history in your family, schedule a visit to the Old Fort…

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Holiday World Gets Ready for Launch

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 28, 2015

Even though the weather has been unseasonably warm here in Santa Claus, it still seems pretty outlandish to be making plans for April 25. At Holiday World, we’ve had that date blocked off for nearly a year. Our new roller coaster, Thunderbird, will open for the first time ever to the general public…

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Sail Your Cares Away at Winona Lake

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 07, 2014

A view of boats on Winona Lake from The Boathouse Restaurant. A sense of peace filled me as I strolled down Chestnut St. in Winona Lake one early morning. And I do mean Down! The inn is located high on a hill that would intimidate me in winter! I like to walk early before everyone in a…

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Fort Wayne trails provide great fun

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 06, 2014

Searching for a way to take advantage of the great weather we've been having this summer? There is no better way than to spend it outside, taking in the scenes of the season. With over 80 miles of trails, Fort Wayne is a great place to do just that. With such an extensive trail and park system…

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Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day at a Drive In

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 06, 2014

Arnold's Drive In in Decatur serves food via car hop! Today is National Root Beer Float Day which makes it a great time to talk about drive-in’s, those fun places where you order and eat in your car. Remember Arnold’s Drive-in from Happy Days TV show starring Ron Howard? OK, if you’re too young…

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Botanical Conservatory a great escape in Fort Wayne

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 04, 2014

There is something inherently peaceful and soothing about nature. Its quiet and solitude in unlike any other, and its beauty is unmatched. It can be difficult sometimes in the hustle and bustle of urban living to find a time and place to experience that calm. Luckily for us, the Foellinger-Freimann…

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Calling Athletes for the Ouabache State Park Olympiad!

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 31, 2014

I am a far cry from am Olympian. But there is an event this weekend in which I might feel like one and even earn a medal! Ouabache State Park in Wells County is hosting its third annual Ouabache Olympiad event on Saturday, August 2 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. There are scheduled events in which you and…

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Fort Wayne offers fun, inexpensive vacation

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 30, 2014

Vacations can be expensive and the activities add up quickly. If you are living on a budget, like me, sometimes you have to get creative to find things to do. Luckily, Fort Wayne offers a number of fun, free activities. IPFW Pinwheel by Kiel bike rack One of the recent additions to the downtown…

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Wilkommen to Berne’s Swiss Days Festival!

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 18, 2014

Entering the small town of Berne makes me feel like I’ve used my passport to travel thousands of miles and spent lots of money to visit a quaint Swiss village. The good news is I’ve not done so! Scalloped balconies resplendent with bright window boxes overflowing with colorful flowers, white…

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IPFW Sculpture with Purpose adds life and fun to downtown Fort Wayne

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 17, 2014

This academic year marked the 50 th anniversary of Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). As part of their celebration, IPFW decided to do something to enhance the community that has seen it grow into the successful university it is today. Sculpture with Purpose was unveiled this…

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