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Speciality Museums
Aviation museum with an extensive exhibit of historical aircraft, space equipment, and interactive displays, ideal for history buffs and family outings.
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Historic Sites
Historical park showcasing an array of vintage buildings, a working 1930s print shop, and an extensive collection of cash registers. Features informative exhibits on local industrial history and aviation.
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Speciality Museums
Historic showroom-turned-museum displaying an extensive array of vintage Packard cars and artifacts, dating from 1906 to 1956, with tours and a history movie.
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Historic Sites
Historic site with exhibits on aviation history and the Wright Brothers, featuring a museum, gift shop, and the storied home of a notable African American poet.
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Speciality Museums
Historical park with the Wright Brothers' workshop and original bicycle shop, plus a museum honoring poet Paul Dunbar, ideal for history buffs.
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- Lu71tIsrael80 contributionsExceeded my very high expectations.
An absolutely amazing experience that I will not forget.
Everything is cleverly organized, and it allows both novices and experts to make the most of the visit.
My personal highlights were the B2, B-1B bombers and the WWII exhibit as a whole.
The food options on site are convenient and very reasonably priced, with several healthy options.
Very family-friendly with a picnic area, family restrooms, flight simulators and more.Written April 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - amesmooseHastings, MN33 contributionsWonderful place to bring your family. Lots of high quality attractions highlighting historical achievements and inventions that Dayton brought to the world, including Wright Brothers Flyer #3. You could spend all day here as they have a retro cafe and a brewery restaurant.Written May 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- julia_fisherMerrimac, MA718 contributionsFun place to visit. We always try to find car museums in our travels. Three rooms of cars and knowledgeable docent answered our questions. Photo op in one of the cars also. Worth a stop.Written February 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GrumpyandtheOldLadyNew York City, NY612 contributionsThis park combines the history of Wright Brothers and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. The NPS does a great job showing how their lives are interwoven. The Wright Brothers movie (On Great White Wings) was exceptional. Do not miss the Ranger led tour of the Wright Brothers' 4th bicycle shop. Don't forget to go to Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center, the Wright Brothers Monument, the Wright Brothers Aviation Center, and the airfield. Each location is absolutely great. Your Junior Rangers have three books to work on, so start early. If you visit the prairie site down by the tarmac/catapult/shed site, your Junior Ranger gets an extra prize. This can be a full day that is so much fun! I loved it.Written September 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- julia_fisherMerrimac, MA718 contributionsWe found Erma Bombeck and the Wright Brothers. I wish it hadn't snowed so we could have seen it better but still saw what we came for.Written February 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mo4lessOakwood (Montgomery County), OH92 contributionsFamily friendly museum great to visit on sunny and rainy days. I went with my mother in law who had been many years ago. She was impressed with how much they have expanded. There is tons of space to teach and demonstrate science. Lots of historical artifacts and reproductions of prehistoric animals. Hands on exhibits. A life sized Lite Bright wall was one of the hilights for me. There is an indoor zoo with otters, a sand cat, birds, meerkats, and other amazing creatures. I was not able to stick around for the shows but I will be back with our kids when they get a little older.Written August 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maria MDayton, OH12 contributionsMy family and I have seen many shows here. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The ambience and technology of the shows never disappoint!Written March 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SophiaSpringfield, OH93 contributionsWe went to the Dayton Art Institute on a cold January weekday afternoon, primarily to view the Toulouse-Lautrec traveling exhibit. We were surprised & pleased to see there were many, many other people there also. The traveling exhibit was wonderful - but keep in mind that it is well worth your time & money to go just to see the permanent collections of art throughout this large museum. The variety of collections are simply amazing: they are carefully & thoughtfully displayed; each piece is given ample room for viewers to stand back & take in the work, & plaques inform the viewer with the right amount of information to educate viewers about each work. There is much to see here, & it is very well done. Also, the gift shop has wonderful items (art, jewelry, books, etc.), & every employee/volunteer we encountered were kind & helpful.
We plan to go back soon to see collections we missed, & re-visit the collections we liked the most.Written January 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LightPacker829541 contributionI love farmer markets, but this one was amazing ! The people here are so phenomenal, so nice! Everyone had a story.
This is a great place to do a quick walk around, eat tons of yummies and meet interesting locals!!Written September 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Molly VBroken Arrow, OK5 contributionsThis was a lovely stop on a cold winter day.
The visitor center was informative. During our visit there were exhibits about the Wright brothers, the poet Paul Dunbar and parachutes,Written March 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KhanasifmTimbuktu, Mali38 contributionsHuffman Prairie Flying Field is historical site, if you are in Dayton and interested in aviation history than must visit multiple sites related to wright brothers and birth place of aviationWritten January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LSB82Clifton20 contributionsWhat a great place to visit! We just wanted a place to go for a walk but this historic working farmstead was more than we expected. Hannah was a wealth of knowledge and told great stories about the Arnold family. It is free but everything is very well done and presented. Perfect for history buffs, young families, or anyone interested in learning about Ohio farming. We spent two hours there but it is easy in and out with small children. We will be back!Written May 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton
- The best outdoor activities in Dayton according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
- Carriage Hill MetroPark
- RiverScape MetroPark
- Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
- The most popular things to do in Dayton with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- National Museum of the US Air Force
- Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
- Carillon Historical Park
- Dayton Art Institute
- The Wright Cycle Company Complex
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