Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Near Residence Inn Fort Wayne Hotel

The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is THE venue for concerts, sports, expos, and events in the tri-state area.  Undergoing a recent renovation, the Coliseum is now more equipped than ever to offer an out of this world experience for whatever event draws you there.  With Residence Inn Fort Wayne’s excellent location, you’re never far from the action.  The War Memorial Coliseum is less than two miles from our hotel.

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At the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, the possibilities truly are endless. The Coliseum is consistently ranked as one of the top venues in the nation in ticket sales, and honored as a top assembly facility with awards such as the Top Spot Award and the Prime Site Award.  The tri-state area simply can’t get enough of this venue.

Sporting events range from hockey and Olympic skating on the permanent ice floor to ‘Hoosier Hysteria’ basketball.  Many local and regional teams call this venue home, including the Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons.  A packed house is normal for most basketball events, filling up the arena’s 13,000 seats.

Concerts and shows make this stop a must on their tour schedules.  A recent renovation brought the quality of light, sound and stage to an altogether fantastic level, drawing even more big name acts.

For expos and trade shows, nothing in the region tops the War Memorial Coliseum.  With exposition space totaling up to 175,000 sq. ft., the exposition center is fully customizable depending on the space needed.  Of the many amenities offered a few standouts are concession service and an upscale lounge and bar available to vendors and exhibitors, full utilities and Internet access offered in each exhibit space and an easy-in, easy-out truck bay loading zone.

Don’t forget about graduations, weddings, meeting and receptions, either large scale or intimate!

For more information about the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

When staying at the Residence Inn Fort Wayne, our guests are in an ideal location to experience all the city has to offer.  Just down the road from the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Franke Park and the Children’s Museum, Glenbrook Square Mall and Purdue University Fort Wayne, the Residence Inn Fort Wayne position their guests in a central setting.  Our spacious accommodations provide for a leisurely vacation or an efficient, productive business trip. Spread out in our one and two bedroom units incorporating full kitchens and separate living, eating, working and sleeping areas. Come experience our famous Hoosier Hospitality and thrive during your extended stay at Marriott’s Residence Inn Fort Wayne.