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FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

An All American City!

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Considering a move to Fort Wayne? Well, here's a brief overview of what this All-American City has to offer.



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Fort Wayne, with a population of 203,000, lies in the northern portion of Indiana. Money magazine calls Fort Wayne one of the premier places to live in America. The cost of living is 9% below the national average and the cost of an average home is $100,000. The temperature averages 60-84 degrees in the summer and 16-36 degrees in the winter.

Fort Wayne is conveniently located within a few hundred miles of other mid-western cities:

  • Indianapolis - 105 miles
  • Chicago - 148 miles
  • Grand Rapids - 158 miles
  • Cincinnati - 153 miles
  • Louisville - 244 miles
Whether looking for family activities or fun with friends this mid-western city has much to offer.

Family Fun

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, established in 1965, occupies 43 acres of land and is home to over 1,000 animal species. Visitors to the zoo total over 1/2 million each year. New York Times (1995) named it as one of the five best zoos in the country, "designed with children in mind." Unique features include the African Veldt, Indonesian Rainforest, Australian Adventure, and the original Central Zoo.

If you are looking for hands-on fun, you may consider taking the family to Science Central. You and your family can investigate, discover, explore, and learn at Science Central.

Outdoor activities can be enjoyed in the 80 city public parks. In addition, within an hour of Fort Wayne can be found over 300 lakes and a number of state parts. If you would rather enjoy the beauty of nature indoors, the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory hosts three distinct gardens where kids of all ages can learn about plants and how they grow.

If you enjoy shopping, Fort Wayne is home to one of Indiana's largest indoor shopping malls, Glenbrook Square. Here you can find a collection of over 175 fine stores, the brand names and labels you demand, and a variety of dining options. Jefferson Pointe is Fort Wayne's newest shopping center and includes a 20-screen theatre complex with stadium-style seating.

Sports! Sports! Sports!

Fort Wayne is the home to three professional sports teams:

If golf is your game, Fort Wayne offers 25 courses to choose from, including Sycamore Hills which was designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Arts and Culture

Fort Wayne offers many opportunities to enjoy the arts and culture. Whether you are looking for music, theater, or museums you can find it all here. The Embassy Centre Philharmonic hosts a 90-piece symphony. The Civic Theater, Performing Arts Center, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and Youth Theatre offer a variety of entertainments. The Lincoln Museum boasts the largest collection of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia in the country.

Colleges and Universities

Several colleges and universities found in and around Fort Wayne offer continuing education programs, certificates, associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees. Some of the larger universities include Indiana University-Purdue University of Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech State College, University of Saint Francis, and Indiana Wesleyan University.

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