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Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum

118 Woodland Avenue, Dayton, OH 45409-2892
937.228.2581
Ranked #6 of 24 attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries, Parks
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Dayton, Ohio
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

so very historical and beautiful. just a great place to see daytons history More

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Dayton, Ohio, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The grounds were pretty. And to know that we have some of the most famous inventors buried there. If you go to the airforce museum then you have to check out the final flight and resting place here of Orival and Wilber Wright More

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Brookville, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

So many huge trees and interesting headstones makes this a quiet and peaceful place. More

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Dayton,OH
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

The best view of downtown Dayton. Woodland is our favorite outside dining spot. We love to get carry out from Submarine House on Brown Street and take it to the cemetery. The recent construction at the top has made it even better! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

the understater beauty and quiet genteel timelessness More

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New Hudson, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Wanted to pay respects to the Wright Brothers, Paul Dunbar, and Erma Bombeck - just some of the people buried here. More

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Dayton, Ohio
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

I did the audio tour on a recent visit. Enjoyed discovering places I did not know about and new facts about places I'd seen before. Directly behind the chapel is an area of 1913 flood victims' graves as well as a special monument to David Chambers. He was a 24 year old NCR machinist who saved 150 Daytonians before being... More

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Centerville, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

Wonderful location. Visit the sales office on a sunny day for a surprise experience. More

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

This is an old beautiful wooded cemetary with a pond where the turtles like to hang out in the middle on the island and sun themselves. Great place to walk. I actually took my granddaughter there one day and sat by the pond and fed her a bottle. Take walks through here and go to the top where you can... More

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Lima, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Cleanest kept cemeterys around. Very beautiful and serene More

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