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Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. It goes back to 1983. Nearby, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo (2.3 mi) leads the list.

Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Fort Wayne
77 places to stay
Open since
1983
In brief

A garden inside Fort Wayne

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 18°, with about 34" of snow a year. When to go ↓

You can stay in Fort Wayne

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is inside Fort Wayne, which has 77 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓

An airport 7 miles away

Fort Wayne (FWA) has airline service, about 7 miles from Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.

Established in 1983

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory dates from 1983. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

When to go

Every month near Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is set out below.

Jan33° / 18°
Feb37° / 20°
Mar48° / 29°
Apr61° / 39°
May72° / 50°
Jun81° / 59°
Jul84° / 62°
Aug82° / 60°
Sep76° / 53°
Oct64° / 42°
Nov49° / 32°
Dec38° / 24°
Typical highs and lows in Fort Wayne. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne’s full climate →
About

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Opened in 1983, the conservatory contains a 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) seasonal showcase garden, a tropical oasis display, with a waterfall, Sonoran Desert display, and outdoor terrace and exploration garden, encompassing a total of 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m2). The gardens display over 1,200 plants of 502 different species and 72 types of cactus.

Type
Garden
Established
1983
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Nights near Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Fort Wayne (77) and Wayne Township (19).

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory123Wayne Township19Washington Township40Aboite Township14St. Joseph Township7Adams Township6New Haven5Perry Township6Fort Wayne Children's ZooAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile MuseumFort Wayne Museum of Art10 mi
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
  2. 2Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
  3. 3Fort Wayne Museum of Art
In town

Fort Wayne

77 places to stay · 58 hotels · 9 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

275,203 people

In town

Wayne Township

19 places to stay · 8 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

111,761 people

5 min drive

Washington Township

40 places to stay · 34 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins

40,340 people

5 mi northwest of Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

10 min drive

Aboite Township

14 places to stay · 13 hotels · 1 motel

43,968 people

8 mi west of Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Foellinger-Freimann Botanical ConservatoryDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Fort Waynein town—77 58 hotels · 9 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park275,203$189KC−
Wayne Townshipin town—19 8 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park111,761$131K—
Washington Township5 mi northwest5 min40 34 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins40,340$202K—
Aboite Township8 mi west10 min14 13 hotels · 1 motel43,968$310K—
St. Joseph Township6 mi northeast10 min7 7 hotels79,623$208K—
Adams Township5 mi southeast10 min6 3 hotels · 3 motels35,669$156K—
New Haven6 mi east10 min5 3 hotels · 2 motels16,337$167KB−
Perry Township10 mi north15 min6 4 hotels · 2 campgrounds39,325$319K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

FWAFort Wayne7 mi
SBNSouth Bend75 mi
TOLEugene F. Kranz Toledo Express78 mi
INDIndianapolis · major hub112 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Next door to Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Every place here is under 62 miles away.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Lake St. Marys State Park: Bruin, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum: Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cuppysfriend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Wayne Museum of Art: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Armstrong Air and Space Museum: Tysto, Public domain

Common questions

Good to know about Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Is Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne?

Yes. It’s inside Fort Wayne, IN.

When is the best time to visit Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory?

May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.

What is the closest airport to Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory?

Fort Wayne (FWA), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 112 miles.

Where should I stay near Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory?

Fort Wayne (in town, 77 places to stay), Washington Township (5 mi, 40 places to stay) and Wayne Township (in town, 19 places to stay).

From locals

Tips for visiting, from Fort Wayne

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.