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Top-Rated Restaurants in Fort Wayne, IN

Offering a variety of choices from traditional to modern, American, Asian, and pure to wild drink mixes, Fort Wayne, an up-and-coming Midwestern town offers appetizing meals and refreshing drinks that will hook you up at first bite/sip.

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Exploring Fort Wayne's Vibrant Farmers Markets

Fort Wayne blossoms into an enchanting haven for shoppers, where an array of farmers markets come alive with an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce, plants, delectable baked goods, high-quality meats, and captivating homemade crafts, all set amidst charming outdoor locations.

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What Makes Fort Wayne a ‘Stand Out Place to Retire’

A retiree’s trifecta of a great place to live in and settle down might be a bit different compared to younger homeowners’. The perfect destination for them has to offer good and affordable health care facilities, be close to family and friends, and have a reasonable cost of living—and Fort Wayne, Indiana perfectly fits the bill.

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Get to Know The Fort Wayne Trails

Trails improve quality of life, boost connectivity, livability, and are a unique and protected green space for recreation, fitness, and active transportation.

Did you know that there are over 100 (111 to be exact) miles of paved trails in Fort Wayne?

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Downtown's Newest Star: The Sidecar

Opened by Wine Down Tastings and Tapas, The Sidecar was made out of a repurposed steel shipping container. Wine Down owner Gary Skeel is hoping to add an additional bar and kitchen area.

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BuskerFest In Review

BuskerFest is a festival in downtown Fort Wayne that celebrates street performers, with face paint, fun, and entertainment galore.

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Something New at the Botanical Conservatory

For those of you who haven’t yet visited Fort Wayne’s Botanical Conservatory, now is the perfect time! The indoor gardens are always lush and beautiful, housing over 500 unique species of plants.

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Downtown Fort Wayne: Past and Future

For much of its history, the city of Fort Wayne has been a town of function. The settlement that would one day become the city was founded and thrived due to its proximity to the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee Rivers.

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Alleviating Hunger One Family at a Time: Community Harvest Food Bank

A new word has recently entered our lexicon: hangry. A combination of "hungry" and "angry," it is used to describe the increased irritation we feel when we are hungry. It's a funny concept that a lot of people experience and reminds me of the popular Snicker's campaign, "You're not you when you're hungry."

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The New Restaurant Fort Wayne Locals Are Going To Feel "Hoppy" About

With much public anticipation, The Hoppy Gnome finally opened its doors to the community Monday evening. The sleek, yet hip, family and bar restaurant specializes in savory tacos, but has a selection of many other culinary specials ranging from huarache and vegan salad to ceviche and cabanas.

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Three Rivers, Four Sisters: Fort Wayne's Sister Cities

ort Wayne is lucky enough to have four unique sister cities: Gera, Germany, Plock, Poland, Taizhou, China, and Takaoka, Japan. Fort Wayne Sister Cities International has made great strides to connect Fort Wayne to our sister cities across the world.

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Where Do We Go From Here? TEDx Fort Wayne signature

I’m grateful for the TED stage, which we get to draft off an idea that is much bigger than our local TEDx. We’ve been given a platform that allows us to put ideas in the spotlight and a beacon that draws others to it.

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10 Best Things To Do In Fort Wayne This Summer

Along with the emerging great weather, there are numerous festivals, events, and opportunities coming up for the Fort Wayne community to participate in this summer. We have scoured the city and discovered the 10 best things to do this summer in Fort Wayne

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More Than Just an Ice Cream Stand

It’s finally summer, and that means one thing: ice cream season. For the average person that means taking family and friends to go get some sort of frozen treat after dinner. For workers at The Stand, however, it is an entirely different playing field.

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Asian Persuasion, the Thai Spot: Spice & Herb

While Fort Wayne has no shortage of restaurants, Spice & Herb Thai Cuisine seemed a welcome oasis amidst the elements. Something spicy to feel the heat, with a hint of the exotic. As we walked in I was struck with the colorful and bright Thai decor, from silk scarves on tables to the tourism posters on the walls, even the smell (hints of lemon grass and basil) brought back memories of my time in Thailand.

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A Quick Coffee-Off: The Dash-In vs. Fortezza

The Dash-In is a downtown institution, chock-full of an ever changing arsenal of 23 craft brews, open early and late, later on the weekends. Live music is a common weekend addition, optional carry-out beer and Waiter on the Way delivery service.

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