Fort Wayne, Indiana
Group Tour Planning Guide
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
Welcome to Fort Wayne, Indiana! We’re thrilled you’re interested in planning a group adventure to Indiana’s second largest city. What makes Fort Wayne a great group tour destination? Our city offers many unique and affordable one, two, or three-day experiential tours, including memorable behind-the-scenes and handson activities to factories, outlet shops, museums, and attractions. Fort Wayne welcomes groups of all sizes with our famous Hoosier hospitality! Let Visit Fort Wayne help you plan an unforgettable trip to our city. Don’t forget to ask about our amazing group hotel packages! Fort Wayne is a short drive from several major Midwest cities.
Start by calling us today at (260) 424-3700 and finding us online at VisitFortWayne.com/GroupTours.
Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library is home to the nation’s largest public genealogy collection! Thousands of seasoned genealogists and leisure travelers visit the Genealogy Center each year to research their family ancestry and browse through the 1 million records, printed volumes, military records, and census records. The Genealogy Center is fully staffed with trained genealogists who are eager to help your group get started, or dig deeper into your family research. And best of all, their services are free! The Allen County Public Library is also home to the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research - an incomparable repository and resource for information on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Find more information about the Genealogy Center online by visiting VisitFortWayne.com/Genealogy.
History
Allen County Courthouse Discover breathtaking architecture at the historic Allen County Courthouse in downtown Fort Wayne.
Grabill Amish Community Explore a living Amish community and its shopping district.
The History Center Tour historic exhibits at Fort Wayne’s Old City Hall.
Historic Old Fort Watch re-enactments from the 1700s to Civil War times.
Embassy Theatre Built in 1928, take a memoriable journey through this magical theatre and the historic Indiana Hotel.
Girlfriend Getaways
DeBrand Fine Chocolates Take DeBrand’s beautiful factory tour with samples along the way and see their chocolatiers in action!
The Olive Twist Enjoy tastings and shopping at an olive oil and vinegar boutique.
The Bradley Enjoy a luxurious getaway at the stunning boutique hotel, The Bradley, designed by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard of Vera Bradley.
Wineries Learn the art of winemaking at Country Heritage & Two EE’s.
Shopping Shop at Jefferson Pointe and Glenbrook Square - two of Indiana’s largest malls.
Downtown Experience
Downtown Fort Wayne The heart of the city and home to many of our arts, attractions, restaurants, and parks.
Botanical Conservatory Surround yourself with indoor gardens and a cascading waterfall.
Public Art Enjoy more than 150 pieces of public art, downtown and throughout Fort Wayne.
The Landing Stroll through Fort Wayne's new dining and shopping district on historic Columbia Street.
TinCaps Baseball Purchase tickets & meal packages for a Fort Wayne TinCaps game.
Downtown Riverfront
Northern Indiana Promenade Park Beer Trail Fort Wayne’s newest destination, offering visitors a brand-new take on entertainment, recreation, and relaxation.
Trubble Riverside Cafe and Tap Microbrewery with scratch-made food and an all-age taproom.
Fort Wayne Outfitters Rent a canoe, kayak, or bike to explore Downtown Fort Wayne.
Boat Rides Cruise the rivers to learn about Fort Wayne history and riverfront development plans.
Treetop Canopy Trail Travel the 560-foot trail connecting bridge to bridge, offering treetop views of the park.
Agriculture
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Fort Wayne Apple Trail Eat, discover, and explore Fort Wayne’s apple-centric destinations
Salomon Farm Experience life on the farm in a 170-acre park.
Kekionga Cider Company Go behind the scenes of craft cider creation and browse fresh produce at their farmers market.
Kuehnert Dairy Farm Watch day-to-day operations of a working Hoosier milk farm and attend the annual fall festival.
Factory and Behind the Scenes
Tour the world-class music retail campus of Sweetwater Sound with stops at the instrument show room, studio, and more!
Sechler’s Pickles Inc. Tour a family-owned pickle factory and field.
Three Rivers Distilling Company Explore Northeast Indiana’s newest distillery.
Embassy Theatre Revel in the architecture and lush decor of the Embassy Theatre
DeBrand Fine Chocolates Experience the making of Fort Wayne’s most famous chocolates.
Performing Arts
Broadway at the Embassy Catch national acts and shows at the Historic Embassy Theatre - group ticket discounts are available!
Arts United Center Watch performances from the Fort Wayne Ballet and Civic Theatre.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Watch Fort Wayne’s professonial orchestra live in concert.
Foellinger Outdoor Concerts Enjoy live outdoor national concerts at Foellinger Theater.
Arena Dinner Theatre Dig into dinner with live comedy theater.
Contact Us
For more information on tours, hotels, attractions, restaurants, and group itineraries, find us online at VisitFortWayne.com/ GroupTours or contact Nicolle Campbell at Nicolle@VisitFortWayne.com. We can’t wait to host your group in Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Visit Fort Wayne 927 S. Harrison Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 www.VisitFortWayne.com/GroupTours (260) 424-3700