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Created with Sketch. Hospitality Brochure GRAND HOSPITALITY. “ I received more comments from attending members about the friendly, courteous service given by the folks of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fort Wayne is a big little town with safe streets, good eats, and neat things to see and do. It is amazing how many people participated in making this show such a joyful experience.” — Gibby Gibson, NFLCC COME, ENJOY THIS GRAND LIFE. Grand Wayne Convention Center is in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, and remarkably close to fantastic lodging, attractions, shopping, and events. The Center is also connected to three full service luxury hotels with covered garage parking and 632 comfortably-appointed guest rooms. Our in-house event coordinators will help arrange any type of outing or extracurricular event, and Fort Wayne’s hospitality has earned its reputation for being remarkably friendly and satisfying. The Historic Embassy Theatre across the street features a full calendar of touring stage acts as well as Fort Wayne Philharmonic performances Please come and see for yourself. We’re delighted to share our event planning ideas, great Hoosier amenities, and be your backstage assistant for the success of your event. EXPLORE MORE than 60 restaurants, pubs and coffee houses, two dozen-plus boutique shops, and plenty of activities within easy walking distance of Grand Wayne Convention Center. Guests are Neighboring Conner’s Rooftop Bar offers panoramic views over Parkview Field encouraged to go beyond convention and beyond expectation in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we are open for business and open for everyone! The preserved 1928 Embassy Theatre lobby Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, boasts more than 60 restaurants to satisfy the foodie in everyone Vintage architecture meets fresh flavors Fort Wayne’s own Debrand’s Fine Chocolates 260.426.4100 | grandwayne.com WELCOME TO FORT WAYNE, INDIANA! If you haven’t visited downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, lately, you’re in for a nice surprise. There’s more to see and do, and a short walk delivers you to more than 60 fine dining restaurants, sidewalk cafés and eateries, coffee houses, boutique shops, museums, art galleries, nightlife venues, music and stage shows, botanical gardens, a nationally-acclaimed library, award-winning ballpark, and an extensive parks and trails network along Fort Wayne’s three rivers. It’s all part of a re-imagined downtown where businesses, sports and cultural arts are thriving! Here, you’ll enjoy a front row seat. Downtown Fort Wayne’s extensive revitalization projects include Parkview Field’s mixed use stadium, home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps Class A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the San Diego Padres; Promenade Park along Fort Wayne’s riverfront; the Historic Landing District; new businesses and retail shops; entertainment venues; urban living and more of our downtown vibe in every direction. The excitement is contagious — join us for a walking tour or visit us online for a virtual tour at your own pace: grandwayne.com Hilton Hotel, downtown Fort Wayne, IN Courtyard by Marriott, downtown Fort Wayne, IN It’s easy to settle into downtown Fort Wayne’s nightlife — plenty of good choices for great food, great conversations, and fun in the Fort Guests are encouraged to enjoy our safe, walkable downtown Hampton Inn and Suites, downtown Fort Wayne, IN THREE FULL-SERVICE LUXURY HOTELS ADJACENT TO GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER offer 632 comfortable guest rooms with easy, secured garage parking and skywalk connectivity to Grand Wayne Center and all the amenities and events of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. Additionally, more than 5,000 guest rooms citywide await your arrival, whether by the easy one-days drive for half the U.S. population, the convenience of Fort Wayne International Airport and reliable transportation options throughout the city. At Grand Wayne Convention Center, you really are at the Center of it all! Promenade Park welcomes guests to enjoy Fort Wayne’s riverfront MINNEAPOLIS- MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL 251 MILES 568 MILES GRAND RAPIDS MADISON 158 MILES 307 MILES DETROIT 160 MILES ROCKFORD 246 MILES TOLEDO CLEVELAND 104 MILES DES MOINES CHICAGO 197 MILES PITTSBURGH 436 MILES 148 MILES COLUMBUS 320 MILES 152 MILES INDIANAPOLIS CINCINNATI 120 MILES 153 MILES LOUISVILLE ST. LOUIS 244 MILES 371 MILES NASHVILLE 407 MILES THE PERFECT DRIVE-TO DESTINATION! ONE DAY’S DRIVE connects Fort Wayne and Grand Wayne Convention Center with a third of the U.S. population! 120 West Jefferson Boulevard | Fort Wayne, IN 46802 grandwayne.com | 260.426.4100 Connect with us! We’d love to hear from you. 042021.
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