Worth the ride near Fort Wayne, IN
We list 8 places worth riding to around Fort Wayne, IN, across views, food, and coffee.
Views
Salamonie Lake (Lost Bridge West)
Coastal View
Dam overlooks and rolling access roads southwest of Huntington, a good half-day loop paired with the Mississinewa.
Pokagon State Park
Coastal View
CCC-era stone shelters and shoreline overlooks on Lake James, with the Potawatomi Inn for a meal ending the lakes-country loop.
Chain O'Lakes State Park
Viewpoint
A northwest run out of Fort Wayne on back roads, with pull-offs under the trees when you want a break.
Food
Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island
Food
Chili dogs from a downtown stand open since 1914, quick and cheap before or after a ride.
Joseph Decuis
Food
Farm-to-fork sit-down meal on Roanoke's main street, about 15 miles southwest of Fort Wayne.
Coffee
Firefly Coffee House
Coffee
Scratch kitchen and baked goods on North Anthony Boulevard, a solid start point for a north-side ride.
Conjure Coffee (Confluence)
Coffee
Roastery cafe on Columbia Avenue near the rivers, a launch point for a morning ride.
Old Crown Coffee Roasters
Coffee
Fort Wayne's original craft roaster with a patio, house-roasted coffee and cafe fare, a block from Firefly on North Anthony Boulevard.