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THE 10 BEST Dayton Sights & Historical Landmarks
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- Charles BPrince George, VA246 contributionsEnjoyed the park essentially by myself. Dave gave me a personal tour of the Wright Brothers Museum. He even pointed out the eagle's nest above the museum. Another one-on-one tour in the Transportation Building.Written December 7, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- April SLakewood, CO16 contributionsWe needed up driving around the place because my mom cannot walk very far but a ton of people were out walking. The place is huge and there are a ton of beautiful trees and headstones to check out. We found the Wright Brothers, walked up to the look out, and checked out the Veterans area. Such a beautiful place, full of history.Written November 10, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Teardrop Trailer TravelerUnited States729 contributionsDayton Aviation Historical Park focuses mainly on the Wright Brothers, but brings in history from the local area as well. Upstairs in the main building is the Aviation Trail Parachute museum. The Wright's printing press is upstairs and next door is the Wright's bicycle shop. The museum is on the smaller side, but it's informative. All the exhibits can be viewed in less than an hour.
The Wright Flyer III is nearby at Carillon Park and Huffman Field is adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Both are also part of the park an worth visiting.Written January 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sherpa2607752 contributionsSmall, but very nice, visitor center. The re-created village behind the visitor center is extremely interesting! More people need to visit this site!Written November 13, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Teardrop Trailer TravelerUnited States729 contributionsHuffman Prairie is one of those sites that is significant not because of what is there, but because of what happened there. This large, empty field is the world's first airport!
The visitor center was closed on the day of my visit, but the field itself was accessible. There are information plaques placed around a walking loop, which allows for a self-guided tour. The site also has a replica hangar as well as the rail from which the earlier Flyers were launch.
The location is adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and the base's long runway is visible. This gives a cool compression of the large modern airfield to the small first-every airfield.Written July 30, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - garyureTampa, FL28 contributionsThe Oregon District has a distinct 'old village' flavor. A wonderfully diverse and interesting neighborhood. The eclectic nature of each shop is unique and unforgettable. Don't be surprised if you are embarrassed by some of the displays. The humor is outstanding!Written May 6, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joseph Y1 contributionWe went early, not a sole was there , not even the staff . We had a great time exploring and interacting with all the animals . Be careful with the pigs , they are pretty aggressive. I wore steel toe boots and could still feel their teeth trying to chomp down . The other animal are very sweet. The donkeys and horses. Pet them for a few minutes and they follow you everywhere. Really great place to go if your looking to spend quality family time and get those kids away from the electronics for a dayWritten November 21, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mortgageman9000Dayton, OH529 contributionsA visit to brothers grave turned into a bit longer than expected stay as we visited other friends and relatives. This cemetery is well kept and easily navigated with your online phone map. Grave visits aren't for everyone but it gives me a sense of calm and reflection.Written June 19, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dave KAnaheim, CA91 contributionsWe visited this ballpark on 8/11/22
Pros
- Every seat is a good seat, all close to the action
- Great in between inning action, keeps fans involved
- Very large and nice scoreboard for minor league ballpark
- One of the best concourses I’ve seen at a minor league stadium.
- Great location in the city, within walking distance to several restaurants and hotels
Cons
- Gift shop seemed to be low on stockWritten August 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tom_PGRAcworth, GA865 contributionsFantastic National cemetery to honor the men and women who served the nation. Very well maintained and cared for.Written November 25, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JaChia116Cincinnati, OH170 contributionsIn addition to the rest of the park there’s a new dog park. Hands down the best dog park I’ve been to. It’s enormous with plenty of running space on the small and large dog sides. Lots of trees and shelters make it ideal on a sunny day. There’s plenty of water for dogs and humans, trash cans, bags for cleanup, and parking. There’s a paved walkway and a gravel one. Lots of picnic tables, benches, and even some Adirondack chairs. So we’ll done. How I wish I lived closer!Written October 16, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- archgrieveDayton, OH10 contributionsI brought some students to visit the plaza and it was a great experience. While I'm sure not everyone can get this, we were lucky to have Commissioner Joseph show us the plaza and tell us the stories behind it, like the fact that rubble from two buildings and a bridge that were destroyed during the war but are now rebuilt are embedded into this monument. I've posted about this before, but I wanted to say how cool it was getting the chance to see the reactions of university students from Bosnia & Herzegovina when they saw the monument and the thought that was put into designing it. I think if people took the time to study the history of the Bosnian War a bit more, they would appreciate the plaza even more, but maybe that's just the history teacher in me!Written May 24, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Quintin G14 contributionsThis is just an awesome place to catch a basketball game. They have everything geared to a great experience for you.Written February 3, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FoodieDaytonVandalia, OH310 contributionsNice park with two sections. Lots of roaming space etc, and it's free. The only problem is you always some trash that brings their dogs there, and they attack other dogs. They don't seem to have the sense to know if you're dog attacks other dogs or might attack other dogs it might not be a good idea... So I actually tend to avoid.Written August 5, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JAMES SKettering, OH39 contributionsA very welcoming and warm church. Pastor Townsend delivers wonderful and powerful sermons. Really enjoy singing hymns from a great hymnal. Hopefully, we have found our forever church!Written April 8, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton
- These places are best for sights & landmarks in Dayton:
- Carillon Historical Park
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
- Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
- Oregon District
- Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
- These are the best places for kid-friendly sights & landmarks in Dayton:
- Carillon Historical Park
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
- Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
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- These are the best places for budget-friendly sights & landmarks in Dayton:
- Carillon Historical Park
- Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
- Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
- Oregon District
- These are the best hidden gems for sights & landmarks in Dayton:
- Carillon Historical Park
- Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
- Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center