The city of Bluffton, Indiana is the county seat of Wells County. Located 30 miles south of Fort Wayne and 110 miles from Indianapolis, Bluffton is not known for its tourism. A number of motels and inn accommodation are available both in the city and the nearby city of Berne. Visitors to Bluffton gain access to the fresh, verdant Ouabache State Park, where a range of outdoor activities await.
Located on Main Street, the Linger Inn Motel is four blocks from downtown and the Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Although no food and drink is available on-site, motel guests receive a 10 percent discount at Snug Cafe, five minutes walk away. Coco China Buffet, Tyeger's Pizza and Billy Ann's Supper Pub are also reachable within five minutes on foot. Travelers looking for culture in the city can access the Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Creative Arts Center in downtown. A range of activities are also on offer at Ouabache State Park, three miles from the motel. Hiking, biking, wildlife trails, fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, tennis, volleyball and basketball all await at Ouabache.
The Bluffton Holiday Inn Express is situated on Main Street (U.S.-1) from which travelers can reach the city of Fort Wayne within three quarters of an hour. Here, families can visit Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, while those traveling without minors can enjoy an evening in the casinos north of downtown Fort Wayne. On-site, motel guests gain free access to a 24-hour fitness facility and cooked breakfast each morning. As no other meals are available at the motel, guests will need to leave the premises for an alternative. Put together a picnic and enjoy an al fresco dining experience in one of Bluffton's green spaces, such as Lions, Roush, Washington and Jefferson parks.
Situated north of downtown Bluffton, the Bluffton Inn and Suites Motel offers a handful of free amenities, including continental breakfast and high-speed Internet access. Small pets are welcome at the motel, but only allowed in rooms on the second floor. No dining is on offer at the motel, so guests will have to visit the nearby Billy Ann's Supper Pub, Tyeger's Pizza or Cowboy's American restaurant. As Bluffton is in a remote area, travelers often leave the city for further activities. Sports fans will want to visit Indianapolis, two hours from Bluffton, which hosts 10 professional sports teams, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Lucas Oil Raceway.
The Black Bear Inn and Suites is 17 miles southeast of Bluffton in the Indiana city of Berne. Known for its large Amish community, Berne has many links to Switzerland and visitors can enjoy the 22-acre pioneer Swiss Village. Dining options at the motel are extensive, with complimentary buffet breakfast served each morning and rooms with kitchenettes. Guests also gain free access to a heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, wireless Internet and a computer room. Local eateries on offer in Berne include White Cottage, serving American cuisine, East of Chicago Pizza and El Carreton Mexican restaurant.
