Dayton, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1796 (228 years ago)Population: 140.6 thous.Area: 56.53 mi²Elevation: 735 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°45'39"N, 84°11'29"W
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Dayton Attractions - What to See and Explore

Dayton offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: National Museum of the United States Air Force, Hawthorn Hill, Dayton Art Institute, PNC Second Street Market. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • national museum of the united states air force dayton
    Interactive military flight museum

    National Museum of the United States Air Force

    The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located in Riverside, Ohio, near Dayton, stands as a testament to the nation's aerial might and aeronautical advancements. As the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world, it offers a compelling...

  • hawthorn hill dayton
    Museum • History museum

    Hawthorn Hill

    Hawthorn Hill in Oakwood, Ohio, USA, was the post-1914 home of Orville, Milton and Katharine Wright. Wilbur and Orville Wright intended for it to be their joint home, but Wilbur died in 1912, before the home's 1914 completion. The brothers hired the prominent Dayton architectural firm of Schenck and Williams to realize their plans.

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    Museum • Art museum

    Dayton Art Institute

    The Dayton Art Institute is a museum of fine arts in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The Dayton Art Institute has been rated one of the top 10 best art museums in the United States for children.

  • pnc second street market dayton
    Shopping • Market

    PNC Second Street Market

    The PNC Second Street Market is a public market in Dayton, Ohio. The market is located at the corner of Webster Street and East 2nd Street. It is Dayton's largest and oldest operating public market. In 2012, Country Living Magazine mentioned the market in its piece called “50 Things To Do This Summer in 50 States”.

  • national aviation hall of fame dayton
    Venue exploring aviation pioneers

    National Aviation Hall of Fame

    The National Aviation Hall of Fame is a museum, annual awards ceremony and learning and research center that was founded in 1962 as an Ohio non-profit corporation in Dayton, Ohio, United States, known as the "Birthplace of Aviation" with its connection to the Wright brothers.

  • carillon historical park dayton
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Carillon Historical Park

    Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre park and museum in Dayton, Ohio, which contains historic buildings and exhibits concerning the history of technology and the history of Dayton and its residents from 1796 to the present.

  • woodland cemetery and arboretum dayton
    Paul Laurence Dunbar • Cemetery

    Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

    Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, located at 118 Woodland Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, is one of the oldest garden cemeteries in the United States. Woodland was incorporated in 1842 by John Whitten Van Cleve, the first male child born in Dayton. He was the son of Benjamin Van Cleve and Mary Whitten Van Cleve.

  • wright cycle company dayton
    Museum • History museum • Specialty museum

    Wright Cycle Company

    The bicycle business of the Wright brothers, the Wright Cycle Company successively occupied six different locations in Dayton, Ohio. Orville and Wilbur Wright began their bicycle repair, rental and sales business in 1892, while continuing to operate a print shop. These shops helped them fund their aeronautical studies.

  • boonshoft museum of discovery dayton
    Museum • Observatories and planetariums • Cinema

    Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

    The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a children's museum, science and technology center and zoo in Dayton, Ohio, United States that focuses on science and natural history.

  • sunwatch indian village dayton
    Museum • Historical place • Native American architecture

    SunWatch Indian Village

    SunWatch Indian Village / Archaeological Park, previously known as the Incinerator Site, and designated by the Smithsonian trinomial 33-MY-57, is a reconstructed Fort Ancient Native American village next to the Great Miami River on West River Road in Dayton, Ohio.

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    Cemetery • Fairlane

    Dayton National Cemetery

    Dayton National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio. It encompasses 116.8 acres and as of July 18, 2019, had 55,359 interments.

  • dayton aviation heritage national historical park
    Museum • Paul Laurence Dunbar

    Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

    Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio that commemorates three important historical figures—Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar—and their work in the Miami Valley.

  • st marys catholic church dayton
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    St. Mary's Catholic Church

    St. Mary's Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in an eastern neighborhood of Dayton, Ohio, United States. Constructed at the beginning of the twentieth century, it remains home to an active parish. Its grand architecture has made it an aviator's landmark, and it has been named a historic site by the federal government.

  • dayton international peace museum
    Museum • History museum • Specialty museum

    Dayton International Peace Museum

    The Dayton International Peace Museum is a non-profit, primarily volunteer-run peace museum located in Dayton, Ohio, at 208 W. Monument Ave.

  • temple israel dayton
    Synagogue • McPherson

    Temple Israel

    Temple Israel is a Reform congregation located at 130 Riverside Drive in Dayton, Ohio. Formed in 1850, it incorporated as "Kehillah Kodesh B'nai Yeshurun" in 1854.

  • first lutheran church dayton
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    First Lutheran Church

    First Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church in downtown Dayton, Ohio, United States. Constructed in the 1900s for a large congregation, its architecture includes numerous elements seen in older grand churches, and it has been named a historic site.

  • paul laurence dunbar house dayton
    Museum • Paul Laurence Dunbar • History museum

    Paul Laurence Dunbar House

    The Paul Laurence Dunbar House was the 1904–1906 home of poet Paul Laurence Dunbar in Dayton, Ohio. It is a historic house museum owned by the state of Ohio and operated by Dayton History on behalf of the Ohio Historical Society; it is also part of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.

  • lindsey building dayton
    39°45'31"N • 84°11'32"W

    Lindsey Building

    The Lindsey Building is a historic commercial building in the downtown section of the city of Dayton, Ohio, United States. Built in the early twentieth century, the Lindsey has been named a historic site.

  • sinclair community college dayton
    Theater • Universities and schools • Concerts and shows

    Sinclair Community College

    Sinclair Community College is a public community college in Dayton, Ohio.

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Dayton – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Dayton, it's worth seeing attractions such as: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Cincinnati), Cincinnati Art Museum (Cincinnati), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden (Cincinnati).

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    Museum, History museum

    National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati

    The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the heart of Cincinnati, United States. This museum is dedicated to the history of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes...

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    Museum, Art museum

    Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati

    Nestled in the picturesque Eden Park of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Art Museum stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This esteemed institution has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural landscape since its inception in 1881, making it one...

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    Historic venue housing plants and wildlife

    Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati

    The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is a renowned wildlife sanctuary and a vibrant green space nestled in the heart of Cincinnati, United States. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest zoos in the country and has been a cherished destination for nature lovers...

  • findlay market cincinnati48 milesS
    Market, Shopping, Flea market

    Findlay Market, Cincinnati

    Nestled in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Findlay Market stands as a bustling hub of culinary diversity and local charm. As Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most treasured landmarks, Findlay Market has...

  • newport aquarium49 milesS
    Aquarium, Zoo, Park

    Newport Aquarium, Newport

    The Newport Aquarium, a premier aquatic wonderland in Newport, Kentucky, offers visitors an immersive journey into the mysteries of the deep. Situated just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, this state-of-the-art facility is home to an impressive array of marine...

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Best Time To Visit Dayton

Learn when is the best time to travel to Dayton weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June and September.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Dayton?

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What is the best time to visit Dayton?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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