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
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Parking with the app was not very easy and it was challenging each day
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
The cleanliness and attention to detail.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Staff was friendly room was very clean
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
I only had a one night stay, but felt like I was at home. The room was clean, spacious and the architecture is beautiful!!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Dayton Vitality Hotel
Overall was all right and clean. Great location for being at the DCC event. Just a few things to consider: - the building has poor insulation between rooms and also the exterior, very noisy. - Only 1 elevator was functioning of the 3 and it was busy due to event at the DCC. - Had to request soap ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Front desk always very helpful, rooms clean, lobby clean
Reviewed on 19 Dec 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 Oregon Park and Belle of Dayton Distillery.
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 Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
Five Points
Though Five Points may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wright Cycle Company Complex and America's Packard Museum.
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 Oregon Park.
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.
