Spring into Adventure: Plan a Family Getaway to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Trade in the stress of travel for a trip that’s closer to home and easier on your wallet. In Fort Wayne, you will find affordable attractions and activities, alongside packages to help you create the perfect spring adventure!
Plan a trip to Fort Wayne for your Spring Break and enjoy a variety of activities that everyone in your family will love. Spend a day at the Fort Wayne Zoo, opening in late March, and explore all it has to offer, from exciting new exhibits and the animals we've come to know and love to a new event called Glo Wild. This wonderful nighttime lantern festival allows you to step into a world of glowing landscapes and stand toe to toe with towering animals in larger-than-life 3D lantern displays.
In addition to the Zoo, your family will love a stop at some of our family-friendly attractions including Science Central, Indiana’s only hands-on science museum.
The Botanical Conservatory offers three gardens under glass — and now through to April 6, your kids will love Floor Is Lava, where families can enjoy the cherished childhood game among tropical plants in fiery hues in the shadows of a roaring volcano. And starting April 15, it’s the return of their live butterfly exhibit.
Catch the first pitch at a TinCaps Baseball game when the season opens on April 4! Then, head over to Fort Wayne's Promenade Park for some riverfront fun. Walk through the treetops on the Canopy Trail, splash around in the 260-foot kids’ canal, slide into a fully accessible playground, rent a kayak to explore the city's three rivers, or simply enjoy the park's beauty. Bring your bike (or rent one locally) to explore Fort Wayne’s 140+ miles of trails and 86 amazing parks. You can even earn prizes by exploring trails using the FREE Fort Wayne Outdoor Pass.
Explore downtown Fort Wayne on foot with our Walking Tour or Public Art Trail, both offering a great way to discover the city and find Instagram-worthy spots along the way. Fort Wayne is also known as the ‘City of Restaurants,’ offering crowd favorites like Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island and Cindy’s Diner, as well as family-friendly restaurants like the Hoppy Gnome. In Fort Wayne, there’s a dining experience just waiting for you and your family to enjoy together!
Start planning your spring trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana today and make memories to last a lifetime! With exciting attractions, delicious dining, and endless adventures, Fort Wayne is the perfect destination for your family to explore and enjoy together.
By Visit Fort Wayne — Your guide to unforgettable experiences, family fun, and the best of Fort Wayne, Indiana.