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1. Dayton Art Institute ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Dayton Art Institute

2. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

3. Carillon Historical Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Dayton Dragons Baseball

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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5. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

6. America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Company

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

8. Victoria Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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9. Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

10. National Aviation Hall of Fame

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© National Aviation Hall of Fame

11. Aullwood Audubon Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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12. Dayton International Peace Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Dayton International Peace Museum

13. Oregon District

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14. Meadowlark Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Meadowlark Restaurant

15. Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Fifth Street Brewpub

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Fifth Street Brewpub

17. Wheat Penny

18. Carriage Hill MetroPark and Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Carriage Hill MetroPark and Farm

19. Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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20. PNC 2nd Street Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© PNC 2nd Street Market

21. Wiley's Comedy Club

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Wiley's Comedy Club

22. RiverScape MetroPark

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© RiverScape MetroPark

23. Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center

24. Warped Wing Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Warped Wing Brewing Company

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • What is Dayton known for?
    • The sixth largest city in Ohio, Dayton is a fun weekend destination, featuring a diverse choice of museums, restaurants, attractions, coffee shops, beautiful parks and a vibrant performing arts scene.
  • What are some of the best things to do in Dayton for families?
    • Best things to do in Dayton for families include the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, the National Aviation Hall of Fame, SunWatch Indian Village and Aullwood Audubon Center.
  • How can visitors reach Dayton?

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