Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city of 268,589 people in Allen County, Indiana, founded in 1794.
Why visit Fort Wayne
Townapedia lists 118 museums and landmarks, 67 parks and trails, 215 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 27 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Coldwater Crossing, Arts United Center, Fort Wayne Museum of Art and Masonic Temple.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fort Wayne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is a city in Allen County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Ohio border and 50 miles (80 km) south of the Michigan border. The city's population was 263,886 at the 2020 census, making it the 2nd-most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis, and the 82nd-most populous city in the U.S. The Fort Wayne metropolitan area, consisting of Allen, Wells and Whitley counties, has an estimated population of 463,000. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Wayne, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do27
Arts United Center
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Arts center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Indiana Institute of Technology
School · 1.5 mi
Private university in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne
School · 2.8 mi
Defunct university
Rialto Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Former movie theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
303 East Main Street, Fort Wayne
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge
A bridge to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
15 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks118
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Museum · 0.6 mi
Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana
311 East Main Street, Fort Wayne
Tu,We,Fr,Sa 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Alexander Taylor Rankin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
818 Lafayette Street, Fort Wayne
Allen County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Courthouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
715 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne
Embassy Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Theater and concert hall in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a former movie theater
125 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Forest Park Boulevard Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Hugh McCulloch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
616 West Superior Street, Fort Wayne
John Claus Peters House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
832 West Wayne St, Fort Wayne
John D. Haynes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
3901 Washington Road North, Fort Wayne
John H. Bass Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
2701 Spring Street
Johnny Appleseed Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Public park in Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S
1500 North Harry Baals Drive, Fort Wayne
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Lindenwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Indiana
2324 West Main Street, Fort Wayne
106 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds67
Lindenwood Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
600 Lindenwood Ave., Fort Wayne
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Park · 0.9 mi
1100 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Th,Fr 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Park · 1.4 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Eagle Marsh Wetland Preserve
Park · 6.0 mi
Wetland nature preserve near Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Little Turtle Memorial
Park · 0.6 mi
Chief Little Turtle is a man worth remembering because of his dedication to peace. The Chief's last resting place was discovered during...
634 Lawton Place, Fort Wayne
sunrise-sunset
Parkview Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
1301 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
Park · 0.4 mi
1201, 1249 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
55 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes215
Coney Island
Restaurant · Hot Dog · 0.6 mi
131 West Main Street, Fort Wayne
Mo 09:00-20:00; Tu-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Conner's Rooftop
Bar and pub · American, Grill, Mexican · 0.9 mi
Fort Wayne’s is on the 7th floor of the Hampton Inn & Suites. Parking in the Courtyard parking garage, located at 1210 Harrison Street,...
223 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Su off; Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-00:00
Banh Mi Pho Shop
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.4 mi
1925 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Th off; Su 11:00-18:00
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Restaurant · Italian, Seafood, Steak, Soup, Salad, Coffee, Pasta, Wine · 2.9 mi
4010 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Mo-Th, Su 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Big Eyed Fish Express
Restaurant · Seafood, Dessert · 2.8 mi
3001 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00
Blaze Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
401 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Su-Th 10:45-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:45-23:00
Bubba's 33
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Bar And Grill · 2.1 mi
317 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
Conner's Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, Mexican, Tea · 0.9 mi
1150 South Harrison Street
Su 07:00-22:00; Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 07:00-23:00
Dae Gee Korean Barbeque
Restaurant · Korean · 2.6 mi
4910 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.8 mi
1502 South Illinois Road, Fort Wayne
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Su 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00
203 more on the map.
Where to stay21
Hyatt Place Fort Wayne – Northwest
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
111 West Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne
Candlewood Suites Fort Wayne - NW
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
5251 Distribution Drive, Fort Wayne
Country Hearth Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
2908 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1020 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne
Holiday Inn Fort Wayne-PFW & Coliseum
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
4111 Paul Shaffer Drive, Fort Wayne
Churches and places of worship57
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Church · Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
1126 Barr Street, Fort Wayne
Trinity English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
405 West Wayne Street, Fort Wayne
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging31
Schools, colleges and libraries77
Allen County Public Library - Little Turtle Branch
Library · 0.8 mi
2201 Sherman Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Allen County Public Library - Pontiac Branch
Library · 1.8 mi
2215 South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne
Healthcare12
Map of Fort Wayne
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 10.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Wayne Intl Ap 72533 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allen County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smith Field (SMD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- New Haven 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Huntertown 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Leo-Cedarville 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Grabill 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Churubusco 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Ossian 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Roanoke 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Woodburn 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Columbia City 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Garrett 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana Skyline from Old Fort, May 2014, Momoneymoproblemz, Public domain
- Fort wayne skyline as viewed from promenade park, Monster Wedge, CC0
- Greetings from Fort Wayne, Indiana - Large Letter Postcard (5299946558), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Fort Wayne flood 1982, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain
- The landing in downtown fort wayne, Monster Wedge, CC0
- Allen County Courthouse & PNC Center behind Rousseau Centre, Fort Wayne, IN 2024-04-12, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Three Rivers Apartments North, Fort Wayne, IN 2024-04-12, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Three Rivers Apartments East, Fort Wayne, IN 2024-04-12, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Wayne - I&M Office and City Light Plant, Roger W, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fort Wayne - I&M General Office, Roger W, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PNC Center, north side & garage, Fort Wayne, IN 2024-04-12, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne, Indiana (entire building), Detsom, CC BY 4.0
- Lincoln Bank Tower in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Detsom, CC BY 4.0
- 110 West Berry entrance, Fort Wayne, IN 2024-04-12, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Catedral Católica de la Inmaculada Concepción, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Estados Unidos, 2012-11-12, DD 01, Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John H. Bass Mansion, Nyttend, Public domain
- Randall Building - Fort Wayne, IN, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anthony at Dodge in Fort Wayne, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lindenwood Cemetery chapel, Nyttend, Public domain
- Iglesia Luterana de San Pablo, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Estados Unidos, 2012-11-12, DD 02, Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- THOMAS W. SWINNEY HOUSE, FORT WAYNE, ALLEN COUNTY, IN, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 818 S Lafayette Ft W IN, Smallbones, CC0
- 3901NorthWashingtonFtWayne, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Historic Embassy Theatre and Indiana Hotel, Cliff, CC BY 2.0
- JC Peters Ft Wayne IN, Smallbones, CC0
- Trinity Episcopal Ft W IN, Smallbones, CC0
- Allen County Indiana Courthouse (Ft Wayne), Charles W. Chapman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edsall House Ft W IN, Smallbones, CC0
- Forest Park Boulevard, eastern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fairfield Manor Ft W IN, Smallbones, CC0
- Schmitz Block - Fort Wayne, Indiana, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christian G. Strunz House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Engine House No. 3 in Fort Wayne from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Harry A. Keplinger House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Williams Woodland Ft W IN, Smallbones, CC0
- Horney Robinson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- E. Ross Adair Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Marquette Drive in Lafayette Place, Nyttend, Public domain
- Philo T. Farnsworth House in Fort Wayne, Nyttend, Public domain
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