Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
1100 S. Calhoun St.
(260) 427-6440
Stop and smell the flowers and explore one of the best botanical conservatories in the Midwest. Three distinct inside gardens will draw you into one tranquil environment after another, from the Showcase House with its seasonal displays, to the lush Tropical House, where orchids and palms thrive in the shadows of a cascading waterfall, to the sparse beauty of the Sonoran Desert House.

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
3411 Sherman Blvd.
(260) 427-6800
Come and enjoy 42 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and find out why 500,000 annual visitors call it the world's finest children's zoo. Journey to the jungle in the award-winning Indonesian Rainforest. Hike through Orangutan Valley and the Tiger Forest or travel to Africa in your own motorized jeep.

Old City Hall Historical Museum
302 E. Berry St.
(260) 426-2882
The historical museum is an architectural landmark. Housed in the former city hall and jail, the museum provides three floors of Fort Wayne and Allen County history. Recently the "Forgotten Images" exhibit showcased over 100 photographs of the Fort Wayne area by renowned photographer Felix Schanz.

Science Central
1950 N. Clinton St.
(260) 424-2400
Indiana's center for science, mathematics, technology, and hands-on family fun. Intriguing exhibits, spell-binding science demonstrations, and educational programs -- a great place to hold picnics, parties, retreats, lunches, and off-site meetings.

The Lincoln Museum
200 E. Berry St.
(260) 455-3864
Few presidents have left a legacy as memorable as that of Abraham Lincoln, and nowhere is it presented as it is in this museum. The award-winning permanent exhibit, Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment, includes 11 exhibit galleries featuring hundreds of artifacts from Lincoln's era. Eighteen interactive exhibits allow visitors to read Lincoln's mail, decorate the White House or fight a Civil War battle.

Corvette Classics
6702 Pointe Inverness Way
(260) 436-3444
A world class museum for original and restored corvettes. Some of the finest cars in America are on display here.

Jack D. Diehm Wildlife Museum of Natural History
600 Franke Park Drive
(260) 427-6708
An educational look at North American Wildlife mounted in realistic settings. Open late April through Mid-October. Wednesday-Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Firefighters' Museum and Cafe
226 W. Washington St.
(260) 426-0051
Located in historic Engine House No. 3, this museum showcases artifacts used by some of the city's earliest heroes - the firefighters. It has preserved the history of the Fort Wayne Fire Department and also gives tours (by appointment) to teach fire safety. Dine among the artifacts in the Café! Price: Free to museum M-F 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
15808 Edgerton Rd. - New Haven
(260) 493-0765
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society is home to steam locomotive 765, which has operated excursions throughout the Midwest. The Society's collection includes a smaller switching steam locomotive, two wooden cabooses, a 200-ton wrecker, a diesel locomotive and other historic railroad equipment.

Haunted Castle
(260) 489-1763
Haunted Castle and Black Forest, now in its 21st season, is the premier haunted attraction in the tri-state area. Wednesdays through Saturdays in October.