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Spring into Fun in Fort Wayne Fort Wayne now has more than 150 pieces of public art on their Public Art Trail. The murals, sculptures, and multi-purpose pieces of art help share the community’s history, along with their hopes and dreams for the future. Learn about the artists and remember to take a selfie with your favorite pieces and use #PublicArtFW. Check in at each art piece’s designated location to redeem prizes! Of course, a springtime favorite sporting event is a TinCaps baseball game. It’s the perfect choice for fun family entertainment from April through September. Parkview Field is a family destination in downtown Fort Wayne, and with tickets starting at just $7, TinCaps games are fun and affordable. Built on three rivers, Fort Wayne
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offers a unique connectivity between its thriving city and outdoor recreation. Via a connected trail network, you can enjoy destinations like the Old Fort, Headwaters Park, and outdoor recreation on eight miles of riverfront in the city center where you can kayak, canoe, paddle board, or take a boat ride. There’s also Promenade Park, a oneof-a-kind park that features a kids’ canal, permanent ping pong, corn hole games, a tree canopy trail, porch swings, river access, and more. Once a hub for business, today The Landing has a new purpose as a gathering spot for friends; a gallery for public art; and a home for festivities including winter festivals, performances, block parties, and
more. Within this walkable block, you can dine around the world at 15 locally-owned restaurants. Foodies flock to The Landing for the flavors of Mercado’s Cali-Mex, Tolon’s farmfresh favorites, Nawa’s Asian fare and creative cocktails, and more. Within easy walking to The Landing and Promenade Park is The Bradley, a boutique hotel designed by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley. From the signature scent in the lobby, to the various Fort Wayne touches, The Bradley emulates the unique design style that is reminiscent of the Vera Bradley you know through pattern play and bright colors. For more information go to visitfortwayne.com
