The Country Inn & Suites Fort Wayne lodging is conveniently located off I-69 near many businesses and places of interest. Whatever your travel itinerary, you are sure to find plenty of things to do and see in Fort Wayne. Research history at Allen County Public Library's genealogy department, enjoy a musical or play at the Civic Theatre or tour the botanical gardens. All these popular local attractions are just a short drive from our Fort Wayne lodging!
The following attractions are convenient to our Fort Wayne, IN lodging:
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Check out this museum which houses more than 150 cars from the late 1800s and early 1900s including Packard's, Cadillac's, and Rolls Royce's. (260) 925-1444 1600 S Wayne St Auburn, IN 46706 16 miles from hotel
Cathedral Museum Founded in 1857, this Gothic masterpiece features intricately carved wood and original Bavarian stained-glass windows. Next to the church is a museum featuring religious artifacts, some of which date back to the mid-13th century. (260) 424-1485 915 S Clinton, ArchBishop Noll Catholic Center Fort Wayne, IN 46802 4.0 miles from hotel
Civic Theatre Enjoy new plays as well as some classics such as Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and works by Shakespeare. (260) 422-8641 303 E Main St Fort Wayne, IN 46802 3.9 miles from hotel
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory This conservatory has three buildings of floral displays, a tropical garden and a recreation of the Sonoran Desert. (260) 427-1267 1100 S Calhoun St Fort Wayne, IN 46802 4.1 miles from hotel
Glenbrook Square Shopping Located less than two miles from our lodging in Fort Wayne, Glenbrook Square offers a convenient shopping venue for our guests. (260) 483-2119 4201 Coldwater Rd # 102 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 1.9 miles from hotel
The Historical Genealogy Department Located in the Allen County Public Library, the Genealogy Department offers a renowned collection of more than 220,000 printed volumes and 260,000 items on microfilm and microfiche. (260) 421-1225 900 Library Plz Fort Wayne, IN 46802 4.0 miles from hotel
Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Opened in 1964, IPFW is a combined campus of Indiana University and Purdue University, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs. (260) 481-6100 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805 3.0 miles from hotel
Our Fort Wayne, IN lodging is also convenient to:
General Motors (12 mi.)
ITT Aerospace (0.5 mi)
Ivy Tech (2.5 mi)
Raytheon (0.5 mi)
Memorial Coliseum (2 mi.)
Spiece Fieldhouse (0.75 mi)
Abraham Lincoln Museum (3.5 mi)
Embassy Theatre (3.5 mi)
Science Central (3.5 mi)
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo (1.5 mi)
McMillen Ice Arena (4 mi)
About Fort Wayne
Rushing waters brought Native American tribes to the Fort Wayne region thousands of years ago, followed much later by European settlers. This area lies at the point where the St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee rivers converge, and the waterways powered economic growth in the area's early development. Major companies settled here, spawning inventions such as the washing machine, the refrigerator, and the first garbage disposal - originally called the "Electric Pig." Today, the rivers - and the greenways and parks that surround them - provide scenic beauty, an abundance of recreational opportunities, and a sense of history to the city. Historic attractions include Johnny Appleseed Park, where the local folk hero was buried, and the renowned Lincoln Museum, which brings the great president's legacy to life. Add great restaurants, a wealth of arts offerings, a full special events calendar and a helping of Hoosier hospitality, and you have a thriving city that showcases the depth and diversity of American life.
Did you know?
In 1824, the Indiana General Assembly established Allen County. The 1830's brought the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal in Fort Wayne. This famous canal earned Fort Wayne the nickname "Summit City" because it was the highest point above sea level along the entire canal.