Three exceptional men from Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar, found their creative outlet here through accomplishments and failures, and finally success. However, these men offered the world something far greater, they offered the world hope, and the ability to take a dream and make it a reality.Add Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park to your Dayton travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Dayton online route planner .
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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Reviews
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Great museum run by our National Park Services. It was interactive and helped you to sense the era in which so much was developed for aviation as well as an appreciation for the talent of the innovati... more »
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This area includes the Visitor Center, the Parachute Museum, the retored Wright Brother's Cycle Shop, the Dayton Walk of Fame, and the location of the Wright Brother's Family Home. The Dunbar house is... more »
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We enjoyed walking around the museum and seeing the history of the Wright Brothers. The building is an actual building the Wright Brothers worked out of. Also on site is another building that the Wrig... more »
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Visiting friends and decided to do a bit of sightseeing. Being a flier, the Dayton Aviation Heritage Hoover Block was of interest to me. The building, run by the National Park Service, is full of displays and information about the Wright Brothers. I joined a tour led by Ranger Robert Petersen. This is a 45 minute walking tour around the neighborhood where the Wright Brothers grew up. The Ranger new his material, in depth. He new the history of the neighborhood, Dayton, and was well spoken. Highly recommend a tour with him. This is a great stop if you are an aviation buff or with family interested in how flying started. What a surprise! This has been on my list of things to see for 5 years. Imagine my surprise when I am introduced to a modern, organized, 3-story building on South Williams Street which features the life and times of the Wright brothers (including their 3rd bike shop/aircraft invention workshop). The guides were well-informed and very friendly.
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A lovely little museum. Park Ranger Chris gave an interesting talk about the Wright Brothers and the neighborhood. There is also a parachute museum and a film on Paul Laurence Dunbar. Both worth the stop. It's not a long stop.
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Great small museum featuring the Wright Brothers. Has a replica of their bicycle shop. Also features the origins of the National Cash Register Company. Worth the visit. Try the bbq place across the street ... best brisket I've ever had!
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This is an enjoyable part of the aviation heritage trail with a nice interpretation of the Wright's life and mechanical know how and perseverance.
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A lot of great info. And a great place to visit and history is very interesting...
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