Best Things to Do in Dayton, Ohio

Have you been to Dayton, Ohio before? If so, what are some of your favorite attractions in the Dayton area? Debate the must-see attractions in the comments down below. Join Viewcation as we take you on a tour of some of the absolute BEST attractions waiting for you to discover in Ohio's sixth largest city, Dayton!
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Dayton Art Institute
01:12 - National Museum of the US Air Force
02:00 - Oregon District
02:51 - SunWatch Indian Village
03:45 - Caesar Creek State Park
04:17 - Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
05:08 - Carillon Historical Park
06:06 - Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
06:59 - Day Air Ballpark: Home Of The Dayton Dragons
07:37 - Schuster Center
08:14 - Outro
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Dayton, Ohio is one Midwestern town that seldom gets the attention that it should. Less than an hour's drive north of Cincinnati and just 72 miles south of the state's capital, Columbus, Dayton is known for being the 'birthplace of Aviation'.
Even though as you probably learned in grade school, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina was the location where the Wright brothers took their first inaugural flight in 1903, Dayton was the town that Orville and Wilbur called home. Everywhere you turn in Dayton, you'll find little bits of history directly related to the Wright's fascinating story.
Dayton's National Museum of the US Air Force was built in 1923. It has since become the largest military aviation museum in the world (it's also now the oldest), boasting more than 400 aircraft and missiles in its expansive collection.
If airplanes aren't really your thing, Dayton has a wide range of attractions that will be sure to please everyone in your family. From the engaging and kid-friendly Boonshoft Museum of Discovery to the immersive and historically rich SunWatch Indian Village, Dayton is one of the premier destinations in the country if you're looking to expand your knowledge of the world around you.
Situated along the shores of the Greater Miami River, Dayton boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, several world-class restaurants that will leave your taste buds buzzing, and a handful of parks and natural wonders you won't want to miss.
Best Things to Do in Dayton, Ohio
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[@gilbertosouza6710]

Hi, I´m from Brazil. I lived in Dayton for 5 years. Got married in Dayton, My first born was in Ketterind. I love Dayton!!! The people are very friendly. I left my heart in Dayton

[@Tim_Fink]

I’m loving Dayton

[@SteveandLizDonaldson]

Dayton is also home to the nation's largest paved trail network ("rails-to-trails"). We live here and love bicycling and kayaking (Little Miami River, Miami River, Caesar Creek, etc). Also, now 28 craft breweries as part of the Dayton Ale Trail. Many in old brick factories; great places to meet up with friends.

[@OnViewCation]

Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing this info! Be safe and have a great weekend 👍

[@Storytime2023x]

You people from the big cities don’t know what you are missing. This place is sizzlin’. - A Dayton suburb resident

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

So want to visit here someday!

[@OnViewCation]

Your time will come! Which other city/location would you like us to cover next?

[@sundaybikeing1337]

It’s horrible tons of homeless drug dealers and a crappy neighborhood and the streets are trashed

[@mattthornton8474]

Very nice job, but I'd hate to hear of someone visiting Dayton who is a roller coaster fan and not be aware of Kings Island being only 40 minutes from downtown Dayton.

[@rockman4699]

72 miles WEST of Columbus not south

[@himtheguy8459]

woodland

[@adambaker4789]

You forgot RipRap Roadhouse

[@luisvargas1272]

Por favor traducirlo en español

[@lordkrishnastolemyheart5485]

Just get the hell out of there before dark and always be alert. As many nice things are in that city, it has a STUPID high crime rate. My aunt and uncle owned properties there and I lived there for a year. In one of the "quieter" "safer" historical districts, there were constant armed robberies and several murders.

[@rickfletcher4907]

I grew up in Dayton. Ran away with a Rock band at 16 to get outta there. Went back in there 90's to care for family. Dayton Ohio had turned into a Quintin Tarantino movie with Hillbilly crackheads. When my mom passed away I moved to California. It rarely drops below 50 degrees in the Winter with No snow, No MAGAS And No Hillbilly crackheads. LOL

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

​@@rickfletcher4907Surprised you did not mention the crazy black on black homicides It's almost a daily thing

[@Heavy_Distortion]

One of the most underrated things to do in Dayton is to buy crack cocaine.

[@Seanfrenchh]

Just a short trip on over to Drexel and you’re set 😂

[@partsone72]

Actually, I think heroin is more popular there. Plus, he forgot to mention that there are more vehicle crashes into homes/buildings than anywhere else in the country.

[@rockman4699]

I couldn't find anything on the Internet to back up your more vehicle crashes into homes claim @@partsone72

[@rickfletcher4907]

​@@partsone72most were on Wyoming street where the 35 exit ramp comes to a dead stop across the street from what used to be a 3 bedroom home. Every 4 or 5 years there was a car or Mac truck that just didn't wanna stop and ended up in the living room of the house. Grew up a few blocks away. In the 1970's some guy lost a really nice Mach 1 that way. Will never forget walking to the library up the street and there was an 18 Wheeler sticking out the house. The city finally put up concrete poles but the house has been gone for years. It's an empty field now.

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

Be sure you are armed and carry uninsured motorists insurance when traveling in the gem city

[@mikedunn161]

Weird, I always thought kill devil hills was in North Carolina not Ohio. Guess the history books were wrong 😅

[@TheOldVeganDude]

You forgot one. "Don't wast your time. Go somewhere else."

[@randomplaceinruralamerica9618]

Leave

[@johnsavage6628]

I had never gone through the Air Force museum having lived in Dayton most of my life. So I went through it. You know what I thought after seeing all those war machines? I thought what a waste of genius and money which could have gone to make life better for everyone. I have no desire to go back. Yeah, perhaps I'm being idealistic, but doesn't one want things to have gotten better during one's life?