Why go
- City in Indiana, United States.
- Served by Smith Field (SMD).
History
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.
Where to stay
204 W Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 · bradleyhotel.com
509 W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
4111 Paul Shaffer Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · ihg.com
10040 Diebold Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · ihg.com
522 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · magnusonhotels.com
3017 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · redroof.com
223 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 · hilton.com
1020 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 · hilton.com
3949 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · marriott.com
3730 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · oyorooms.com
3340 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · economy-inn-fort-wayne.keeq.io
2901 Goshen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Indoor
1020 N Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Indoor
1004 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
2712 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
3003 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · motel6.com
4905 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 · pine-haven-motel.edan.io
3501 Harris Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · parkviewstudios.com
1201 Goshen Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
5718 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
3116 Maumee Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Restaurants & places to go
Hot Dog, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-20:00; Tu-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 131 West Main Street,… · fortwaynesfamousconeyisland.com
Fast Food · fast food · 230 West Berry Street, Fort Wayne, 46802
Restaurant · Small Domino's pizza restaurant featuring curbside pickup, delivery, and drive-thru. No dine-in. Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 10:00-00:00; Fr, Sa… · dominos.com
Cafe · Pay-What-You-Can community Café located in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00 · 450 West Washington Boulevard · thesparrowcafe.org
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 6002 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, 46815 · arbys.com
Seafood, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 3001… · bigeyedfishexpress.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:45-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:45-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 401 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, 46805 · blazepizza.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 324 East Jefferson Street, Fort Wayne,… · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access · 1725 Apple Glen… · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 6175 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, 46818 · locations.chipotle.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 04:30-19:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 8051 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, 46825 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 09:30-23:00; Su 10:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 6205 Lima… · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-04:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 340 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, 46802 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su Off; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30 · 2787 Maplecrest Road, 46815 · cebollasmexicangrill.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-20:30; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 717 West Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, 46825 · salvatorisitalian.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 502 West Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, 46802 · starbucks.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:30, 16:00-21:00 · 3009 East State Boulevard, 46805 · bangkokbistrofineeatery.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Th off; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1925 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, 46802 · banhmiphoshop.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 4910 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, 46825 · daegeefortwayne.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Su 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1502 South Illinois Road, Fort… · eddiemerlots.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 · 5608 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, 46825 · fortwayne.ichiddo.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-21:00 · 6735 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, 46804 · pho-shi-fortwayne.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 1203 Apple Glen… · locations.smokeybones.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su off; Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 6410 West Jefferson Boulevard, 46804 · tajmahalfw.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:45 · 110 West Berry Street, Fort Wayne, 46802-2311
Arab, Middle Eastern, Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, halal, step-free access · giblirestaurant.com
Greek, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 814 Goshen Avenue, Fort Wayne, 46808 · places.singleplatform.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Salad, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · 4602 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, 46804
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Cali-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 301 East Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, 46825 · kotofortwayne.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 210 East Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, 46825
Coney Island, Hot Dog, Restaurant · Coney Island/Hot Dog restaurant
Food Court · food court
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 295 West Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, 46805 · portillos.com
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 14:00-21:00; We,Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-19:00 · 2202 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, 46808 · inal499.com
Cafe · cafe · 4716 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, 46825 · blackforestcatcafe.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 4423 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, 46825 · firehousesubs.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00, Mo-Th 17:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-15:00, Fr 17:00-22:00, Sa 17:00-22:00 · 1830 South Calhoun Street, Fort… · fwoysterbar.com
Pizza, Burger, Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 · 317 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, 46725 · bubbas33.com
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Airports
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 7.3 mi to the centre
3801 W Ferguson Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Mesa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A319, A320) · 5 routes: Mesa, Myrtle Beach, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Smith Field (SMD) 4.7 mi to the centre
Fort Wayne, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Tri State Steuben County Airport (ANQ) 39 mi to the centre
Angola, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
De Kalb County Airport 16 mi to the centre
Auburn, IN, US
Huntington Municipal Airport 23 mi to the centre
Huntington, IN, US
Dick's Strip 5.5 mi to the centre
Arcola, IN, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Smith Field (SMD); 54 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FWA has direct flights to 10 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Mesa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort Wayne, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
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