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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Dayton
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Very clean.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Conflicting info everywhere. Website says free breakfast and check out at 11. Breakfast is 18$ and the door to the hotel room states checkout is 12
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
We went to the bar asked for 3 different types of drinks that they had on the menu and thy were out of them. When we got back from our show around 10:30 they were closed. And there’s not any other place to walk to.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Dayton Vitality Hotel
Hotel was gorgeous and staff were more than happy to help wirh whatever you may possibly need during ur stay.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Staff was amazing. Gave tips on the area, helpful advice. Bed was so comfy!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dayton
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.
Midtown
While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like America's Packard Museum and Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
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 Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
Five Points
Though Five Points may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum and Paul Laurence Dunbar House.
Historic Inner East
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Inner East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 2nd Street Market and Day Air Ballpark.
Twin Towers
Though Twin Towers may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum and Day Air Ballpark.
