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Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation! Dayton and Montgomery County offer big-city amenities with Midwestern charm and affordability. Dayton is home to the Wright Brothers, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™, the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum and the state’s most-visited free tourist attraction!
There's still a lot of summer left in Destination Dayton, from can't-miss festivals, outdoor concerts and Dayton Dragons baseball, to outdoor adventures, unexpected dining, and unique attractions!
Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio! We regularly hold a variety of contests, offering concert and event tickets, travel packages, and more. Follow the link for our latest contests.
You don't have to go far for family fun! Destination Dayton offers many opportunities to win event tickets and getaways. Enter for a chance to win tickets to the Rose Music Center!
Explore the Greater Dayton area's amazing, authentic aviation sites! Collect stamps from 8 of 17 aviation sites in order to have your very own Wilbear Wright Aviator Teddy Bear "air-mailed"…
If you think aviation history is just about the Wright brothers, think again. Dayton, Ohio—the birthplace of flight—is home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air…
Dayton, Ohio isn’t just the birthplace of aviation—it’s where creativity takes flight, too! If you think world-class art and performances only happen in big cities, let…
Think you've done Dayton's festival circuit? Think again! Beyond the marquee events like Celtic Fest and DAI's Oktoberfest lies a whole calendar of creative, cultural, and…
If ever there was a reason to plan your meals ahead it’s happening this week. Dayton’s Summer Restaurant Week, one of the tastiest traditions in the Miami Valley, is back from…
On June 3, 2025, Carillon Historical Park—a 65-acre open-air museum—kicked off its 75th anniversary year, which will culminate this fall with the unveiling of a new master…
Learn why Dayton – the birthplace of aviation, home to the Wright brothers, and so much more – is the “Wright” choice for your next meeting or event!