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Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is the perfect spot for a dream night on the town. The city is named after United States Army general and American Revolutionary War statesman General Anthony Wayne.

Fort Wayne is a city in northeastern Indiana, United States of America and Indiana"s second largest city after Indianapolis. It is the county seat of Allen County. According to US Census 2007 estimates, the city had a population of 252,000, making it the 70th largest city in the United States.

Like most of the Midwest, Fort Wayne lies within a humid continental climate zone. Summers are usually marked by hot and humid days, and winters are by cold days. Winters often bring frequent snowfall in Fort Wayne.

As far as the city"s economy is concerned, it has been primarily based on insurance, manufacturing, and healthcare. But, the metro area has also contributed notably to the nation"s agricultural sector. In 1982, 1983 and 1998, the city received recognition by the National Civic League with the All-America City Award.

Attractions
With so much to see and enjoy in Fort Wayne, it"s hard to decide which site to visit first. If you"re looking for fun with the family, you have come to the right place. Make a dream trip to Fort Wayne. Since the city has many sites of interest, you may have ample opportunity to make the best of your time with all good things here.

Fort Wayne Children"s Zoo is ranked by Child Magazine as one of the top ten zoos in the U.S. If your children dream of taming tigers, take some time for them. It"s a great place for kids to have fun. Theater lovers may also get a lot for their interest in the city. The historic Embassy Theatre plays host to acclaimed traveling shows each year, as well as features top-notch Fort Wayne performing groups.

The city is set to host a lively theater season. Its entertainment industry is stretched from touring Broadway show productions to Civic Theatre productions to First Presbyterian Theater productions. Fort Wayne is the perfect spot for a dream night on the town.

The city has a handful of museums. Of the most interest is the Lincoln Museum which draws thousands of visitors from throughout the world each year. The Museum sets on display award-winning permanent exhibits of Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment. These exhibitions are supplemented by an ever-changing array of temporary exhibitions.

You can either stop at the Jack D. Diehm Wildlife Museum of Natural History, featuring stuffed and mounted North American wildlife animals in habitat settings. The Corvette Classics Museum showcases more than fifty restored classic Corvettes, dating from 1953 to the present time.

Performing Arts
Fort Wayne has a rich performing arts scene, offering fun, entertainment and excitement together in one city. The John and Ruth Rhinehart Music Center is known for playing host to concerts and university events. It is located next to Williams Theatre and the Visual Arts Building, on the north side of the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne campus.

The Center is occupying an area of 85,000-square-ft. and can accommodate audience up to 1,600. The Cinema Center also grabs a notable number of people, known for featuring independent, foreign, classic and documentary films.

Located across from the Grand Wayne Center, is the History Embassy Theater. The Theater hosts shows ranging from concert tours, Broadway musicals, dance, community events and lectures. The Embassy is also home to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and serves over 200,000 patrons each year.

Shopping & Recreation
Fort Wayne provides you an ideal place to go on a shopping binge. Shopping arcades here are the cure for the shopping blues. The city is home to Indiana"s largest shopping destination - Glenbrook Square, Jefferson Pointe as well as many department stores.

If you can"t find anything at Glenbrook, you probably don"t need it. For a change in pace, stop by Jefferson Pointe - this is more than just a shopping destination.

Jefferson Pointe is the city"s new open-air lifestyle center with an 18 screen movie theater, contemporary eateries, and Mediterranean atmosphere. Shoppers will also want to visit the many antique shops in the city. It"s an entirely new shopping experience here in Fort Wayne!

To beautify the riverfronts and promote healthier living habits for residents around the community, Fort Wayne has been investing heavily in the development sector.

In recent decades, new paths and paved walking trails along the riverbanks, known as the Rivergreenway Trail System have been a focal point for visitors. There is a lot more to explore in the city. Come and feel the majestic scale of Fort Wayne making it truly a marvelous spectacle!