Midtown Travel Guide
Dayton
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
America's Packard Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at America's Packard Museum during your travels in Dayton. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Midtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Clean room, free breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport
Staff was nice and accommodating. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Marriott at the University of Dayton
Rooms are clean, staff is friendly. The best option when visiting my UD students!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Hotel@Dayton South
Good breakfast good prices friendly staff clean rooms
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin
We had a great stay New Year’s Eve. Great food. Room was clean. Pool was fun. Kids had a great time. Staff very courteous
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
Very clean and welcoming
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
South Park
Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 2nd Street Market and Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
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.
Downtown Dayton
Unique features of Downtown Dayton include the theatres and bars. Make a stop by Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center or Victoria Theater while you're exploring the area.
Five Points
Though Five Points may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wright Cycle Company Complex and Paul Laurence Dunbar House.
University Park
While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Carillon Historical Park and Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.
Twin Towers
Though Twin Towers may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and 2nd Street Market.
