Downtown Dayton Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Day Air Ballpark
Catch an event at Day Air Ballpark during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

RiverScape MetroPark
RiverScape MetroPark is just one of the places to see in Dayton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

2nd Street Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 2nd Street Market during your trip to Dayton. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Dayton
Explore the campus of University of Dayton during your trip to Dayton. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

National Museum of the United States Air Force
From a replica of the Wright brothers’ original plane to high-tech stealth bombers, there are hundreds of unique aircraft to explore at this museum in Dayton, Ohio.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
After visiting Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dayton. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
Things to do

Awesome Bar Hunt: Get Your Drink on in Dayton
Top hotels in Downtown Dayton

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Clean room, friendly staff, great gym
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Nice staff
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
The rooms were very clean and well maintained. The staff was very helpful prior to and during our stay. The area seems fine with an indoor market a block away, and it looks like Dayton is pushing hard to revitalize the downtown area. Very happy with stay.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Dayton Vitality Hotel
Layout was strange. Taking steps down to get on n elevator to go up was wild, especially with luggage and stuff hai bff to be hauled. Breakfast was supposed to be in lobby, but was on 1st floor.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Marriott at the University of Dayton
We loved our stay
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dayton

Oregon District
Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Belle of Dayton Distillery and Dayton Theatre Guild.

Midtown
While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and Victoria Theater.

South Park
Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and America's Packard Museum.

Five Points
Though Five Points may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum and Rivers Edge Park.

Historic Inner East
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Inner East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 2nd Street Market and Day Air Ballpark.

Twin Towers
Though Twin Towers may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and Day Air Ballpark.
