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Spend a fun family day out at Fort Wayne Children�s Zoo, which can be fund on Sherman Boulevard, considered to be one of the best in the nation.

 

Explore the beautiful Foellinger - Freimann Botanical Conservatory, located on South Calhoun Street, where you can enjoy 25 000 square feet of green beauty, an outdoor terrace and much, much more.

 

Visit the Firefighters Museum, situated on West Washington Boulevard.

 

Get a breath of fresh air and relax by taking a walk through the Headwaters Park, on West Berry Street, a beautiful park that features miles of walking paths and amazing green surroundings.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Fort4Fittness, which will be held on September 25, in 2010, has quickly grown into one of the most popular annual sporting events in Fort Wayne.

 

The 3rd edition of this fun and entertaining event, will take participants on a 4-mile course, through the city streets of Fort Wayne, revealing some of the city's most beautiful features.

 

The 4-mile run/walk will start at 7:30 am, followed by the Half Marathon, which is another fun attraction of this event, dedicated for those who are less athletic, but still enthusiastically willing to participate, which will start at 8 am. The organizers are looking to promote health, and the goal of the event is to inform visitors about the benefits of having an active life.

 

Festivals

Every year, Fort Wayne celebrates a series of fun and entertaining celebrations, which draw people from all over the region. Some of the most popular and favorite ones are listed below. Check it out!

 

- June: Germanfest, Greek Festival, Indiana Highland Games.

 

- July: Allen County Fair, Three Rivers Festival, Kekionga Gathering of the People.

 

- August: Muddy River Run Car Show.

 

- September: Johnny Appleseed Festival.

 

- November - December: Festival of Trees, Wonderland of Wreaths, Festival of Gingerbread, Fantasy of Lights.

 

Shopping

One of the most favorite ways to spend free time is shopping. In Fort Wayne, there are more than enough shopping spots to browse through, the city offering something for everyone's pocket, from `discounted` to `upscale` and everything in between.

 

Whether you're searching for a great gift shop, to surprise the loved ones back home with a beautiful gift, whether you're looking to renew your wardrobe or just want to purchase a souvenir or two, to remind you about your stay or vacation in Fort Wayne, you will certainly find everything you need, and if you're staying in one of the Fort Wayne downtown hotels, you won't have to look very far.

 

Below, there is a top 10 list of the most popular shopping spots in Fort Wayne. Check it out!

 

- Glenbrook Square Mall, Address: 4201 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN.

- Walmart Supercenter, Address: 1710 Apple Glen Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN.

- Foot Locker, Address: 4201 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN.

- Banana Republic, Address: 4201 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, IN.

- Abercrombie and Fitch, Address: 4201 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, IN.

- Chico's, Address: 4120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN.

- Kmart, Address: 820 Coliseum Boulevard East, Fort Wayne, IN

- Payless Shoe Source, Address: 710 Coliseum Boulevard East, Fort Wayne, IN.

- Bobeck Real Estate Co Inc., Address: 3333 W Hamilton Road South, Fort Wayne, IN.

- Shoe Carnival, Address: 1440 Apple Glen Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN.

 

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