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.
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 Art Institute
With exceptional special exhibits and an impressive permanent collection, it is easy to see why Dayton’s fine arts museum is such a popular destination.
Dayton Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Dayton Convention Center during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Dayton Bar Hunt: Get Your Drink on in Dayton
Top hotels in Downtown Dayton
Dayton Vitality Hotel
Breakfast was amazing ! Clean hotel. Great rooms
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Great staff. Nice rooms
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton
Absolutely wonderful stay!! The front desk staff ladies were the BEST, specifically, Lisa. I had a few minor issues and Lisa went above and beyond to be certain I was happy. I travel often and Lisa is honestly what made my stay the most memorable. What an asset she is. The hotel is in a great location ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Excellent staff.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Clean room, quiet, I was expecting a sofa to sit on. Lack of comfy chairs/sofa and closet? Loved the rooftop dining and drinks. The parking garage app and assigned spot, extremely inconvenient.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Convenience
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
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 America's Packard Museum and Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
South Park
Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum and 2nd Street Market.
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 Wright Cycle Company Complex.
Old Dayton View
When in Old Dayton View, you can plan a visit to Dayton Art Institute and Wright Cycle Company Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
