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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Dayton Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton
The staff at check-in was very friendly and helpful. Our room was spotless, just the right temperature and very accommodating. We had everything we needed in just the right spots. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options to choose. Very enjoyable stay!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
Room and staff are great. Noise spill from the nearby bar area was a problem.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Nice staff
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Dayton Vitality Hotel
Breakfast was amazing ! Clean hotel. Great rooms
Reviewed on 2 Nov 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
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Nov 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.
McPherson
While McPherson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Theater and Day Air Ballpark.
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.
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.
Downtown Dayton Travel Guide
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