2nd Street Market


600 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
(937) 228-2088
Local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, and artisans fill this charming historic freight house. Reminiscent of European markets, its alive with vendors, people and activity during market hours year-round
RiverScape MetroPark


237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
(937) 274-0126
This popular park, found along the Great Miami River in the heart of Downtown Dayton, is a hub of activities for all ages. From concerts and community events to bike rentals. Beautiful floral plantings, hanging baskets and fountains make RiverScape the Miami Valleys favorite community gathering place
Cox Arboretum MetroPark


6733 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449, USA
(937) 275-7275
This beautiful 174-acre facility is a special place for visitors to escape among trees, shrubs, specialty gardens, mature forests and prairies. Take a hike on one of multiple trails, sorted by difficulty. Children and adults can also learn about sustainable horticulture, plant science and conservation
* Fun fact, this is where Jacob proposed to Mikayla on August 31, 2024!
The Dayton Art Institute


456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH 45405, USA
(937) 223-4278
The Dayton Art Institute is committed to enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums. In addition to exhibiting outstanding special exhibitions and impressive collections of art from throughout the world, the museum is renowned for education programming that includes an array of offerings for diverse audiences
Carriage Hill MetroPark


7800 Shull Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424, USA
(937) 275-7275
Farm life in the 1880s comes alive at Carriage Hill MetroPark. Visitor Center exhibits start the journey back in time while demonstrations, reconstructed and historical buildings, and even farm animals paint the picture. There are also acres of natural beauty to enjoy and a horseback riding center
Carillon Historical Park


1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409, USA
(937) 293-2841
Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum that serves as the main campus for Dayton History. The park’s museum complex showcases the region’s industrial innovations, transportation achievements, and Dayton’s contributions to world progress. Across a beautiful 65-acre campus, you can visit dozens of museum buildings and see countless artifacts
National Museum of the US Air Force


1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45433, USA
(937) 255-3286
Go visit the worlds largest military aviation museum and world-renowned center for air and space power technology and culture preservation. The museum is home to countless one-of-a-kind objects. The museum includes more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles, thousands of artifacts, and spans 20 indoor acres with additional outdoor Air and Memorial Parks
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park


16 S Williams St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
(937) 225-7705
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through perseverance and dedication Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history
America's Packard Museum


420 S Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
(937) 226-1710
Since 1992, America’s Packard Museum has been at the forefront of automotive preservation and educating the public, especially children, about design, engineering, history, innovation, and technology. The collection is a carefully curated gathering of prime examples from the company’s 65- year history, each chosen to tell a particular story. The Museum manages the largest public collection of Packard automobiles and memorabilia in the world, is 60,000 sq. feet, and it contains over fifty cars, thousands of parts, and a research library. The museum is in an original 1917 Packard dealership facility, it continues to improve our facilities, expand collections and exhibits, and follow all professional best practices
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery


2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, OH 45414, USA
(937) 275-7431
The Boonshoft Museum is the premier destination for family learning in the Miami Valley. It is a natural history museum, science center, childrens museum, planetarium, observatory and zoo!