10 Places to Visit in Dayton
Nearly any type of adventure lover will find a home in Dayton. People who love trying new types of food, adventure seekers, sports lovers, and everyone in between will find something to do in Dayton OH this weekend. Take a look at our list of 10 favorite places to visit, whether it be museums, local restaurants, or the city zoo, you'll be surprised you can visit a new place every weekend and still have lots leftover to see.
TOP 5 PLACES TO GO IN DAYTON
If you can only visit one aviation museum in Dayton, you should go to the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center. This building is a National Historic Landmark because this was the location where the Wright Cycle Company was founded. The center also features poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar was one of the first important African-American authors in American literature. You can learn about these three important Dayton natives from a film at the center.
Do you know what the Wright Brothers were before they were airmen? They were in the bicycle and printing businesses! When you visit this center, you will also learn about the Wright Brothers’ early years.
Dayton, Ohio 45402
16 S. Williams St.
If you are looking for a more expansive history of aviation, check out the U.S. Air Force National Museum. Founded in 1923, this is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum as well as one of the most-visited attractions in Dayton. The museum has over one million people who visit every year!
There are more than 340 aerospace vehicles and other objects to explore in the museum’s massive 16 acres of indoor space. Visitors can stroll through history by the years and see how things developed and changed over time. There are many exciting activities for adults and children like sitting in the pilot seat of a jet or walking through a NASA training space shuttle.
Not yet convinced that you should visit? How about seeing the first Northrop B-2 stealth bomber put on display in the world?
1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
The America's Packard Museum was created in 1992 by Robert Signom II, an avid car collector. The museum’s building was built in 1917 as a Packard dealership, and when the museum moved in, they took the same name as the original dealership (Citizens Motorcar Company) but it is now called the Packard Museum.
When you visit The America's Packard Museum, you can see more than 50 Packard cars (built from 1903 to 1956) in the showroom which is the biggest collection of Packard cars in existence.
420 S Ludlow St,
Dayton, OH 45402
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is Dayton’s eminent professional orchestra. They were created in 1933. The Masterworks Series hosted by The Dayton Philharmonic is a breathtaking celebration of classical composers.
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra perform at The Schuster Performing Arts Center. The center is a great venue for all types of musical and entertainment events. There is an extensive range of shows that are regularly be performed such as The Rockin’ Orchestra Series that plays music by Elton John, U2, David Bowie, and many more. You can also find a big selection of family concerts as well as holiday concerts.
The Buckeye Brew Tour is a great experience for any brew hounds. On this brew tour, you will get a sampling of over a dozen different local crafted brews that are popping up all over the city of Dayton.
The Buckeye Brew Tour bus takes you to three different pubs that brew their own beer. When you visit each location, you will get to try three different beers for a grand total of 12 different brews.
Some of the stops on the tours include Star City Brewing Company, Lucky Star Brewery, Eudora Brewing Co, and the Dayton Beer Company.
TOP 5 AMAZING PLACES TO EAT IN ALEXANDRIA
COCO’S BISTRO
American Bistro
Coco’s Bistro is a friendly, intimate restaurant, and the menu has a nice range of upscale American fare along with continental inspiration. Start your experience with an appetizer of Fried Brie (or how about a Denver lamb rib?) and then enjoy a course of Bourbon Street Salad or an upscale Grilled Cheese. For more of a casual experience, try one of their amazing artisanal pizzas. Coco’s Bistro boasts a relaxing city patio. Reservations are suggested, and a private room is available for larger groups.
250 Warren St Dayton, OH 45402
OLIVE
Restaurant, Mediterranean, Vegan
Olive, a self-described urban dive, is arguably Dayton’s most accommodating restaurant. Offering gluten-free, paleo-friendly, vegetarian, vegan and multi-allergy options, Olive has something to please everyone. The restaurant creates its meals from as many local, organic and free-range sources as possible to ensure the highest quality. Re-purposing the former home of a Wympee diner, Dayton’s first drive-in built-in 1938, Olive has a unique, Chicago bistro-inspired ambiance inside, while the outside remains the same, including the signage. Like the fast-food restaurants of a bygone era, Olive seeks to make its customer service paramount, the perfect side to its tasty Mediterranean-American fare.
44 W Third St Dayton, OH 45402
Marion’s Piazza
Pizza, American, Italian
This small pizza chain, founded in 1965, has since grown to nine locations in the Dayton area, thanks to strong community recommendations. Marion's Piazza is a local favorite that serves a variety of thin-crust pizzas. The Centerville location is on N. Main Street.
241 N. Main Street, Centerville, OH
COLDWATER CAFE
Cafe, Restaurant, American
Located in Tipp City near Dayton, Coldwater Café offers a stunning collection of dishes by Owner Nick Hoover and Executive Chef Katy Fischer. Signature dishes include the Scottish Salmon and quiche.
Patrons can also take advantage of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, as well as the private function room called the Upper Plate, which offers a great view of the neighborhood. The cafe is open for lunch and dinner.
19 E Main St Tipp City, OH, 45371
THAI 9
Restaurant, Thai, Sushi, Vegan-Friendly
Founded in 2002, Thai 9 Restaurant offers authentic Thai food and also sushi. Customer favorites include the Crab Rangoon, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, and sushi. This local restaurant in Dayton's Oregon Historic District also has a wide selection of wine, craft beer, and liquor.
Careful, if they say a dish is spicy … it’s probably very spicy! But they have something for everyone, both adventurous eaters and not-so spicy eaters. Try out this great family-owned restaurant!
11 Brown St Dayton, OH 45402
