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Ranked #1 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
5 of 5 stars 283 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #2 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Ranked #3 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Symphonies
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Ranked #4 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #5 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums. In addition to exhibiting... more » Owner description: Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums. In addition to exhibiting outstanding special exhibitions and impressive collections of art from throughout the world, the museum is renowned for education programming that includes an array of offerings for diverse audiences. The Dayton Art Insitute is committed to enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #6 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Parks
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Ranked #7 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #8 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #9 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Ranked #10 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #11 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  9.0 miles from city center
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Ranked #12 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
This is the location of the Wright brothers Wright Cycle Company building plus other related historical aviation sites.
Attraction type  National Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Ranked #13 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  9.5 miles from city center
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Ranked #14 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #15 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #16 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #17 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #18 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #19 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #20 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #21 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  7.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #22 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews

The Dayton International Peace Museum is a one-of-a-kind Museum experience.  Housed in a 19th century 3-story Victorian mansion, the building alone is worth a visit, with its... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #23 of 24 Attractions in Dayton
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Garden Station is an art park and community garden right downtown that features murals, sculpture, concerts, bonfires, drum... more » Owner description: Garden Station is an art park and community garden right downtown that features murals, sculpture, concerts, bonfires, drum circles, and movies. Regular events include the really really free market, live music on the first friday of each month, Sunday art and produce market and volunteer work day on Saturdays where you can help build something or make art. There have been all kinds of events here, weddings, electronic music DJ's, Shakespeare in the park, garden and art workshops, art and music festivals and non-profit organization fundraisers. There is a straw bale shed with a bottle wall on a pounded tire foundation with a green roof and a greenhouse made of two liter pop bottles. There are community garden plots that members of the community can rent for the season. The garden is built and cared for with community volunteers and donations. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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