Downtown Dayton Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Day Air Ballpark
Catch an event at Day Air Ballpark during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
RiverScape MetroPark
RiverScape MetroPark is just one of the places to see in Dayton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
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.
University of Dayton
Explore the campus of University of Dayton during your trip to Dayton. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
After visiting Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dayton. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Dayton
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
"I booked this hotel room at the wrong location and immediately contacted the staff to try to cancel my reservation. They were unwilling to give even a partial refund or give any consideration to my mistake. Very disappointed. Paid $200 for a hotel room that we didn’t even stay in."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
"Like everything about the property"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
"My daughter, husband and I had reserved and paid for two rooms with king size beds. There was a little problem checking in because the reservation said there was money owed when. there shouldn’t have been because prepaid for the rooms. We were given rooms 210 and 310 and both were two queen beds ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Dayton Vitality Hotel
"Currently under partial renovation. The work done is beautiful. I will be back when the pool, roof top restaurant and remaining guest rooms are finished."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
"It was a good stay. For the price I was very disappointed because outside my window if felt like cranes was dropping at 530am, So I got up and left. I was very disappointed and maybe that room made it a terrible stay for me. The hotel was clean and the staff was great. Just not a good stay for the ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
"The water was cold even after calling and going down multiple times. The place smelled. Breakfast sucked."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Dayton
Oregon District
Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Oregon Park and Belle of Dayton Distillery.
University Park
While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Carillon Historical Park and Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.
South Park
Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and Oregon Park.
Walnut Hills
Though Walnut Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 2nd Street Market and America's Packard Museum.
Twin Towers
Though Twin Towers may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Day Air Ballpark and Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
