Experience music, architecture, peaceful lakeside sunsets, fine dining, and home cooking right here in Northeast Indiana.
Northeast Indiana is in the middle of it all, located just three hours or less by car from Midwest cities including Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis – but with its own unique vibe and easygoing lifestyle.
Fort Wayne, the region’s hub and Indiana’s second-largest city, consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S. and boasts some of the nation’s lowest cost of living. This means you can find and afford a home at any stage of life – with ample options ranging from trendy downtown lofts to lakeside and small-town living across the region.
Northeast Indiana has the charm of small-town life, but with big-city amenities, like vibrant downtown Fort Wayne. Cliché, we know, but still true. It has dining and nightlife that rival the most eclectic places across the nation. Downtown is lined with outdoor cafes, a huge food-truck scene, and brand-new high-rise condos. We’re big on outdoor adventures, and we love to explore. If you’re a fan of professional sports, you won’t be bored. You’ll be busy. If you like fairs, festivals, and happenings, you’ll have every weekend covered. There are so many events to keep you busy every day of the week!
There are so many things that make Northeast Indiana a wonderful place to live, including lake life, lake play, kayaking, hiking, biking, and walking. And our growing trail system is unrivaled.
With a legacy of makers, doers, creators and innovators, we offer the opportunity to let your entrepreneurial spirit bloom, or work within one of our varied industries that range from medical device to specialty insurance to design & craftsmanship.
Northeast Indiana offers more than 6,000 jobs, and major employers include Sweetwater Sound, Zimmer Biomet, Ash Brokerage and General Motors. No matter which career path you choose, you can make a difference and live a life above the fold.
When it comes to life outside of work, you can enjoy time on one of our many lakes, dine on a farm-to-fork meal and catch a live concert, all in one day. There are plenty of events to keep you busy in Northeast Indiana!
Still not convinced? Well, don’t just take our word for it. We’re an “unexpected hipster hotspot,” according to Food and Wine, with no shortage of eclectic festivals, one of the country’s top-ranked minor league baseball parks, a booming brewery scene, and plenty of live music. And when it comes to outdoor adventure, we offer plenty – from 200+ lakes, to paddling the river in downtown Fort Wayne, to ample parks and trails.
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