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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Dayton Hotel Deals
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Great! and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Staff Great! ..Restaurant Great! ..Room Great!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Dayton Vitality Hotel
Staff were very friendly. Room was clean. Parking was easy.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Marriott at the University of Dayton
Perfect
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 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 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 2nd Street Market 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar House 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.
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 2nd Street Market.
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