Southwest Travel Guide
Fort Wayne
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Popular places to visit
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo during your trip to Fort Wayne? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Parkview Field
Catch an event at Parkview Field during your trip to Fort Wayne. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
You can study the exhibits at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Auburn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Lakeside Park & Rose Garden
After visiting Lakeside Park & Rose Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Wayne. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Jefferson Pointe
You can do some window-shopping at Jefferson Pointe during your trip to Fort Wayne. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Noll Park
After visiting Noll Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Wayne.
Things to do
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Fun With Fort Wayne
Top hotels in Southwest
Best Western Luxbury Inn Fort Wayne
"Disappointed. The parking area is small due to large trucks using hotel. First room had a large air cleaner running due to the smell. Requested different room and the entry door stuck so bad you had to use your shoulder to open and close it. That room also smelled. We travel with a dog and have no ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Comfort Suites Fort Wayne - Southwest
"We truly enjoyed our stay and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The staff was phenomenal—friendly, professional, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Their hospitality made us feel welcomed throughout our visit. The hotel offered great amenities, ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Wayne
"Air conditioning was very loud. no ice on 2nd or 3rd floor. Out of order signs looked very old. Asked for more coffee and sugars 3 days in a row, never got them. At one point I was told they ran out. But when I walked by the cleaning cart it was loaded with coffee sugar and creamer. ( No I didn't ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Fort Wayne South
"The room we were given was dirty. Food crumbs on the chairs and floor. Trash not emptied. No toilet paper. Stained towels. The beds were comfortable enough and the room temp was nice. Would not stay there again or recommend to others."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton Inn Ft. Wayne-Southwest
"Kelli was very attentive and knowledgeable. Made our stay great"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Wayne by IHG
"The rooms were clean, but not to holiday in standards. We also had an issue with not getting the room we reserved. The pool was out when we got there. We were not notified when the pool was ready. Pancakes for breakfast was not an option considering the machine was broken also, the bacon was all ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Where to stay in Southwest
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Embassy Theatre and History Center.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Lindenwood Nature Preserve and Bog Lake.
Spy Run
If you're spending some time in Spy Run, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and Glenbrook Square are top sights worth seeing.
East Central
Though East Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like History Center and Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.
West Central
While visiting West Central, you might make a stop by sights like Arena Dinner Theater and Swinney Tennis Center.
