Fort Wayne Tourist Attractions

The History Center, home of the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society, is housed in a spectacular 1893 sandstone building that once served as city hall (the old jail cells in the basement are a popular attraction for kids). It offers a museum recalling ten thousand years of local history. Special exhibits feature the history of the Miami Indians, the Wabash-Erie canal, plus inventions and innovations that originated in Allen County such as the gas pump, garbage disposal, potty chair, and hand-held calculator.

The Allen County Courthouse, located in Fort Wayne, is well worth a visit. This impressive building was completed in 1902 and features ornate carvings both inside and out. Of particular note inside the building are the floors and the ornate dome featuring stained glasswork that rises 35m / 110 ft above the visitor's head. The Allen County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.

The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is located in Fort Wayne. This venue is the main place in Fort Wayne to catch large sporting and entertainment events. The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum plays hosts to sports including hockey, arena football, basketball, and professional wrestling. Seating plans and event schedules are listed on the website.

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is located in the city of the same name. This fine facility is well worth a visit and was named as one of the top 10 zoos in the United States by Child Magazine. The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has over 1500 animals as well as numerous rides. This is a popular family outing with something to please all ages.

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is one of this city's top cultural attractions. The museum has an impressive permanent collection of 1,400 pieces, primarily American post 1850. Of note are the 56 Amish quilts thoughtfully displayed. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art also hosts national and international traveling exhibits in its gallery spaces. Check to see what's in town when you are.

The Greater Fort Wayne Aviation Museum is located at the Fort Wayne International Airport in the city of the same name. Aviation buffs will be in their element as they tour the museum that is chock full of historic memorabilia relating to "Bird Boy" Art Smith and Lt Paul Baer. Note that the museum is past the security checkpoints and only those with confirmed boarding passes can enter the area.

The Science Center in Fort Wayne is a multi media hands on interactive museum. A plethora of displays greet the visitor and provide an educational experience. Some of the most interesting exhibits include a parachute drop, a moon walk, and the Mind's Eye. The Science Center is easily located in Fort Wayne, just look for the 5 multicolored smokestacks.

The Conservatory consists of three gardens under glass. The Floral Showcase displays six seasonal gardens each year including azaleas, bulbs, early summer annuals, late summer annuals, mums, and poinsettias.

Located in Fort Wayne is the Jack D. Diehm Museum of Natural History. The museum educates visitors about their natural surroundings through interesting exhibits of stuffed animals poised in their natural habitant.

ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.The Lincoln Museum is the world's largest museum dedicated to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Exhibits focus on Lincoln's life from boyhood to law career and onto his time as President.

The Seminary is a school of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and was designed by architect Eero Saarinen. The complex is patterned after a North European village.