as of 2023
- Sightseeing: 28%
- Family: 25%
- History: 22%
- Attractions: 16%
- Nightlife: 9%
Allen County Tourism
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Visit Fort Wayne
Visit Fort Wayne is the visitors center for Fort Wayne & Allen County. Through strategic collaboration, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. and Visit Fort Wayne continue to work together to support economic growth within our community through visitor spending, business development, and talent attraction.
Major U.S. Metros
within 200 Miles
Fort Wayne and Allen County are within a 200-mile radius of several major Midwestern metropolitan areas. This prime location helps drive a vibrant tourism industry, drawing a diverse array of visitors from across the region.
Visitor Demographics & Spending Behavior
in Allen County
Traveler Segments
Top Five Visitor Points of Interest
as of 2023
- Food: 24.1%
- Attractions: 13.2%
- Retail: 11.6%
- Sports: 7.2%
- Conventions & Meetings: 2.6%
Visitor Spending
as of 2023
- Food & Beverage: 32%
- Shopping: 26%
- Transportation: 17%
- Attractions: 13%
- Lodging: 12%
Visitor Spending by Age
as of 2023
- 65+: 22%
- 55-64: 21%
- 45-54: 20.1%
- 35-44: 13.9%
- 25-34: 16.2%
- 18-24: 6.7%
Economic Impact
of Tourism in Allen County
In 2023, Allen County tourism generated $646M in Gross Domestic Product and is the 8th largest industry by total employment.