Downtown Dayton Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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RiverScape MetroPark

Explore the great outdoors at RiverScape MetroPark, a lovely green space in Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

RiverScape MetroPark
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Fifth Third Field

Catch an event at Fifth Third Field during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

Fifth Third Field
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2nd Street Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 2nd Street Market during your trip to Dayton. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

2nd Street Market
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National Museum of the United States Air Force

5/5(1 review)

From a replica of the Wright brothers’ original plane to high-tech stealth bombers, there are hundreds of unique aircraft to explore at this museum in Dayton, Ohio.

National Museum of the United States Air Force
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Dayton Art Institute

With exceptional special exhibits and an impressive permanent collection, it is easy to see why Dayton’s fine arts museum is such a popular destination.

Dayton Art Institute
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Dayton Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Dayton Convention Center during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

Dayton Convention Center

Things to do

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Dayton Bar Hunt: Get Your Drink on in Dayton

฿434
Per adult
Dayton Bar Hunt: Get Your Drink on in Dayton
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Dayton by Zombie Scavengers

฿705
Per adult
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Dayton by Zombie Scavengers
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Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Dayton by Operation City Quest

฿352
Per adult
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Dayton by Operation City Quest
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Dayton: Private City Scavenger Hunt

฿775
Per adult
Dayton: Private City Scavenger Hunt
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Dayton Scavenger Hunt: Dayton's Soaring Heights

฿434
Per adult
Dayton Scavenger Hunt: Dayton's Soaring Heights
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Skip the Line: Waco Air Museum General Admission Ticket

฿217
Per adult
Skip the Line: Waco Air Museum General Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown Dayton

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
2.5 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd, Englewood, OH
The price is ฿2,504 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿2,504
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (292 reviews)
"Seems like an older property that could use an upgrade. It was cheap so you get what you pay for. Thin walls and had a baby next door crying half the night. Breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton
2.5 out of 5
305 East Monument Ave, Dayton, OH
The price is ฿4,325 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿4,325
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (528 reviews)
"Very clean. Close to scenic river and restaurants. Staff was very informative and nice."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton
AC Hotel Dayton
AC Hotel Dayton
3 out of 5
124 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH
The price is ฿5,880 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,880
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
"Great convenient stylish downtown hotel. Seemed a bit overpriced for the location, but it was a great experience."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

AC Hotel Dayton
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairborn Wright-Patterson
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairborn Wright-Patterson
3 out of 5
2540 University Drive, I-675 exits 15 or 17, Fairborn, OH
The price is ฿3,657 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
฿3,657
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairborn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Good value
"Room was spacius and comfortable. Everything I used worked. Breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairborn Wright-Patterson
Marriott at the University of Dayton
Marriott at the University of Dayton
4 out of 5
1414 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, OH
The price is ฿3,957 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿3,957
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very convenient to the airport."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Marriott at the University of Dayton
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton Southwest, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton Southwest, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
2140 Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,953 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿3,953
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (524 reviews)
"Parking lot had alot of garbage in it."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton Southwest, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dayton

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Oregon District

Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Belle of Dayton Distillery and Dayton Theatre Guild.

Oregon District
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South Park

Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum and 2nd Street Market.

South Park
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Murlin Heights

Well liked for its restaurants and shopping, you might stop by Scene75 Entertainment Center and Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway while you're exploring Murlin Heights and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Murlin Heights

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