{"id":57489,"date":"2019-09-15T06:31:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-archimedes.45-76-20-142.plesk.page\/2019x109x1homeschoolers-guide-fort-wayne\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:53:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:53:37","slug":"homeschoolers-guide-fort-wayne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbishop.com\/2019\/09\/homeschoolers-guide-fort-wayne.html","title":{"rendered":"A Homeschooler’s Guide to Fort Wayne – Mrs. Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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*My family was hosted in Fort Wayne as part of a Press Trip with\u00a0Visit Fort Wayne<\/a>. All opinions are my own.*<\/em><\/p>\n

Growing up in Indiana I had no idea how many learning opportunities that Fort Wayne had to offer. As the 2nd largest city in the state- it has a TON of fun, family friendly activities. All within a 3 hour drive of where we live! As homeschoolers, we are always up for a fun road trip- especially if we can do something fun and call it school. There are plenty of \u2018field trip\u2019 opportunities in Fort Wayne, and the whole family will learn something along the way.<\/p>\n

The Fort Wayne Children\u2019s Zoo<\/a><\/h4>\n
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The Fort Wayne Children\u2019s Zoo is an excellent way to spend the day. We were there for over 4 hours and still didn\u2019t see everything they had to offer! It was seriously the most well taken care of zoo I have ever visited. The displays and animal areas were clean and well tended, and all of the subjects seemed healthy and happy. There we SO many activities peppered throughout each area, that we could definitely count this as a school day. Each section has little stations with information, and fun hands activities for learners of all ages. <\/p>\n

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These \u2018study areas\u2019 offer interesting ways to educate your family that don\u2019t feel like \u2018learning\u2019. They\u2019re really fun! My kiddo hasn\u2019t stopped talking about it and is already trying to convince us to go back ASAP.<\/p>\n

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Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory<\/a><\/h4>\n

If you love plants or want to do a horticultural study. (Or if you just love looking at nature\u2019s beauty.) You need to plan a trip to this gorgeous botanical conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne. <\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve never seen so many beautiful plants in one place. (And if you go when it\u2019s cold out- it would be the perfect place to warm up and see winter outside and summer inside.) <\/p>\n

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They also have different exhibits that come at different times of the year. We got to stand amongst hundreds of butterflies as they fluttered around us and landed all over. It was truly magical. Sadly, that exhibit has moved on, but now until November 17 they have another fun exhibit called Botanical Jones: Scientist, Merchant, or Thief? <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen plant explorers delve into new worlds they bring many questions. The scientist might ask, \u201cWhat is it? How does it grow? What does it do?\u201d The merchant will consider the profitability of a plant\u2019s production or trade, whether it is a new crop that can open new markets. But the thief . . . Visit a wealthy Englishman\u2019s garden, showcasing plants brought back by \u201cBotanica Jones,\u201d a plant explorer of the late 1800s through early 1900s. Enjoy the manor\u2019s formal flower garden, informal shrub border, and fern and hosta glen while you view exotic specimens and discover fascinating episodes of daring and peril that real plant hunters endured. By the end of your visit, you can decide whether you have the passion to join these botanical elite.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It sounds like a lot of fun- and again, a great learning experience! Even if you don\u2019t homeschool, and are just looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon. <\/p>\n

Since you\u2019ll already be downtown- go grab a cheap lunch of the most delicious hot dogs at Fort Wayne\u2019s Famous Coney Island<\/a>. I think we all had our fill there for less than $10!<\/p>\n

Science Central<\/a><\/h4>\n

If you have a little Science lover in your house like we do, DO NOT skip a visit to Science Central. This is the perfect place to spend a rainy day when your kids need space to explore and play. There are learning opportunities around every corner and there\u2019s always something exciting going on!<\/p>\n

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My favorite area was Science on the Sphere<\/a>. You get to learn all about Space and see some amazing demonstrations play out before your eyes.<\/p>\n

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I teared up, getting an up close view of the cosmos. And my little space scientist asked (and answered!) 100 questions and they were so helpful and patient. <\/p>\n

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If we lived closer- I would definitely invest in a membership. There are hands-on learning stations, demonstrations, and so much more for you and your family to explore. You definitely want to add it your homeschool visitor\u2019s list. <\/p>\n

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Promenade Park<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Fort Wayne\u2019s newest attraction is their one-of-a-kind park that joins nature and urban areas all into one amazing experience. There\u2019s a canopy trail, riverboat cruises and kayak rental, a park, a large outdoor area with all sorts of family fun activities, a restaurant, and more! I\u2019m so jealous- I wish I could hang out there every day!<\/p>\n

They\u2019re constantly working to add more things to this area- and it will be a gem to the community. <\/p>\n

Also- check out Riverfront Fort Wayne\u2019s Calendar<\/a> for more learning and education opportunities that they have year round (many for FREE!). A great opportunity if you\u2019re homeschoolers living nearby!<\/p>\n

You could easily fill up a loooong weekend playing in the Fort. I wish we had more time on our last visit and can\u2019t wait to get back to see what else this wonderful city has to offer! <\/p>\n

Check out my Fort Wayne Top 10<\/a> post to see some of the other things we loved from our trip!<\/p>\n

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