Fort Wayne, Indiana

The city of Fort Wayne is located in northeastern Indiana, 119 miles (191 kilometers) northeast of Indianapolis. It is the county seat of Allen County, and home to 205,727 residents.

The community was named after General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, who established the fort that grew into a village, and later a city. To learn more about the past, stroll along the many heritage buildings found it the city's downtown, or visit the History Center to tour the former city hall and jail. Also be sure to visit the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society Museum, the African/African-American Historical Society, the Firefighters Museum, and the award-winning Lincoln Museum.

Fort Wayne also has the distinction of being the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as "Johnny Appleseed." You can visit his grave in Archer Park, or celebrate his life and times during the annual Johnny Appleseed Festival. Great family attractions include the Children's Zoo and the Science Central, where kids can engage in a variety of hands-on activities, such as creating their own earthquake, riding a 20-foot-high (six-meter-high) track, and walking over a moonscape.

When it comes to arts and culture, Fort Wayne offers a full range of entertainment options. For art buffs, there's the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Artlink, and a number of independent galleries. On the music scene, there's the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, the Heartland Chamber Chorale, and the Children's Choir. In dance and theater, there's the Fort Wayne ballet, the Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne Youtheatre, and productions by Indiana University-Purdue University's departments of theater and music. Looking for a big stage and big acts? Check out Embassy Theatre, the Scottish Rite Center, and the Memorial Coliseum.

Outdoors, you'll find 25 area golf courses and 56 square miles (145 square kilometers) of parkland for all your fitness and recreation needs. Sports fans will have the Wizard baseball team, the Komets hockey team, and many college of athletes to cheer for. Need a place to unwind? The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory offers lush gardens right in the heart of downtown.

With so much to see, do, and experience, you'll always be glad to come home to Fort Wayne!

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