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National Museum of the US Air Force ©
Specialty Museum
National Museum of the US Air Force , Dayton
4.9
Home to more than 360 aircraft and missiles, National Museum of the US Air Force is the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum.
Carillon Historical Park ©
Historic Site
Carillon Historical Park , Dayton
4.8
Learn about the history of the city at Carillon Historical Park, with its selection of historical buildings and exhibits tracing the city fro
Dayton Dragons Baseball
Outdoor Activity
Dayton Dragons Baseball , Dayton
4.8
Kings Island ©
Theme Park
Kings Island , Mason
4.1
Kings Island plays home to more than 80 rides, including many world-class roller coasters. The 147 hectare (364 acre) park receives much fame
Dayton Art Institute ©
Art Museum
Dayton Art Institute , Dayton
4.6
The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) is a museum of fine arts in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The Dayton Art Institute has been rated one of the to
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Dayton

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Theaters
Home of airplane pioneers the Wright brothers, Dayton prides itself on its inventors, including Charles F. Kettering, inventor of the automobile self starter. The city was dubbed "The Gem City” after an anonymous author published an article in 1845 calling the city a gem. It is also a cultural gem for its visual art and theater culture, with venues ranging from a minimalist and expansive performing arts center to a charming Victorian structure. The downtown district touts only about 150,000 residents, while the suburbs encompass almost 900,000 people. Cultural spaces and the ten historical districts of the city are within walking distance or a short bus ride of each other. The cultural spaces provide entertainment all year long, but during the hot summer months both residents and visitors flock to the shores of the Miami River for outdoor activities. You can plan United States trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.

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Kings Island ©
Theme Park
Kings Island
Mason
4.1
Duration: 8 hours
Jungle Jim's International Market ©
Flea Market
Jungle Jim's International Market
Fairfield
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Monument Circle ©
Monument
Monument Circle
Indianapolis
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Indiana War Memorial ©
Military Museum
Indiana War Memorial
Indianapolis
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Dayton

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America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. ©
Specialty Museum
America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co.
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
The Wright Cycle Company Complex ©
Specialty Museum
The Wright Cycle Company Complex
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Dayton Metro Library ©
Art Museum
Dayton Metro Library
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Paul Laurence Dunbar House ©
Specialty Museum
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Dayton

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Beer Tasting / Tour
Beer Tastings & Tours
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center ©
Historic Site
Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
National Aviation Hall of Fame ©
Specialty Museum
National Aviation Hall of Fame
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
RiverScape MetroPark ©
Park
RiverScape MetroPark
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Dayton

Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum ©
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park ©
Historic Site
SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
The Calvary Cemetery ©
Cemetery
The Calvary Cemetery
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
Dayton National Cemetery ©
Cemetery
Dayton National Cemetery
4.9
Duration: 30 minutes

Parks in Dayton

Carriage Hill MetroPark ©
Park
Carriage Hill MetroPark
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark ©
Garden
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Possum Creek MetroPark ©
Park
Possum Creek MetroPark
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Garden Station ©
Garden
Garden Station
2.9
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Dayton International Peace Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Dayton International Peace Museum
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery ©
Science Museum
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park ©
National Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
Oregon District ©
Neighborhood
Oregon District
3.4
Duration: 2 hours

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National Museum of the US Air Force ©
Modern hotels with both executive suites and standard rooms are conveniently located downtown. Just outside this area are family-owned bed and breakfasts, which have fewer rooms but an abundance of character. Both locations offer easy access to sites in the downtown area.
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