University Park Travel Guide
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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.
Carillon Historical Park
You can study the exhibits at Carillon Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dayton. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum during your stay in 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Awesome Bar Hunt: Get Your Drink on in Dayton
Top hotels in University Park
Marriott at the University of Dayton
"Located right across from the University of Dayton, I recommend this property. It was my first time in Dayton and at a Marriott property. Amenities were great. Nice to have another breakfast area for us on the 6th floor! The cost is a bit more than I am used to but I was attending a graduation and ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
"My room could have been cleaner. There was something on the floor by the AC that I couldn’t identify and didn’t want to touch. May have been insulation from the AC but IDK. There was trash on the floor around the bed, candy wrappers and water bottle caps. The bed was comfortable. The room door didn’t ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Hotel@Dayton South
"The room was not very cared for the mirrors were dirty. Sheets had stains on them. The rooms by the ice machines are subjected to loud slamming all night long. The ceilings were falling down where there were buckets catching water. Breakfast was pretty good but other than that I do not believe we ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin
"Pros: very clean, staff were all very friendly, free supper and breakfast with a nice variety, quiet, many restaurants and stores in the area. Cons: one elevator for 5 floors, the pool was indoor/outdoor and not heated so cool for May weather."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
"We’ve stayed here several times and every time it was spectacular."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Huber Heights
"Super friendly staff, fun and unique decor and really pleasant all around stay"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Park
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.
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.
Shroyer Park
While Shroyer Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carillon Historical Park and University of Dayton Arena.
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.
Walnut Hills
Though Walnut Hills 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.
Twin Towers
Though Twin Towers may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum and Day Air Ballpark.
