NW Allen County

Welcome to NW Allen Count

Welcome to Northwest Allen County! Offering some of Fort Wayne’s best and quaint neighborhoods as well as plenty of activities for all. Just minutes away from activities for all ages as well as many dining and retail options; this side of Fort Wayne is great for all individuals. 

Experience the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, a truly award-winning zoo placing at #20 in the world. This truly is one of Indiana’s top destinations for family fun. Individuals of all ages can learn more about animals and wildlife by visiting the about 1,000 animal zoo. Aside from the zoo, also be sure to check out other entertainment options such as Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park, which features freestyle bouncing, dodgeball and even fitness programs for all ages. Lazer X is also a great option for family fun or entertainment for all offering the Midwest’s largest laser tag and arcade game facility. Crazy Pinz is also an option for entertainment featuring a bowling alley, bumper cars, arcade, and mini-golf. If you may not feel like participating in one of these entertainment options and would rather partake in some retail therapy, be sure not to miss Glenbrook Square housing department as well as retail stores, dining options and entertainment activities. 

Aside from family fun and upbeat entertainment, NW Allen County houses Sweetwater Sound, a sprawling megastore featuring high-quality musical instruments & studio regarding gear. Sweetwater even holds events such as clinics and workshops featuring world-famous music producers as well as legendary musicians. Sweetwater’s large campus allows for passion to be shared with customers but also the Fort Wayne community with the love of music and musical entertainment. 

You will be sure to not go hungry in the area as there truly are dining options at every corner no matter your preference. Restaurants such as 800 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza offers a casual dining experience. Or, Black Canyon Restaurant which is a new American restaurant specializing in-house, from scratch cuisine with steaks, seafood, poultry, pork, and craft salads. You may even want to try Casa Grille, an Italian favorite or Cork’n Cleaver, a cozy steakhouse. These are only a few of the many dining options Northwest Allen has to offer.

NW Allen County greatly values education as well as the city of Fort Wayne does as a whole. Within the community school district there are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and then one high school. 

Northwest Allen County Schools

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• Perry Hill Elementary
• Oak View Elementary
• Huntertown Elementary
• Hickory Center Elementary
• Eel River Elementary
• Cedar Canyon Elementary
• Arcola Elementary
• Maple Creek Middle School
• Carroll Middle School
• Carroll High School