Discover the Unexpected

Welcome to Dayton, Ohio

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!

Summer's here, and Dayton offers so many things to do, from festivals, concerts and Dayton Dragons 25th season, to outdoor adventures, unexpected dining, and unique attractions!

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The Birthplace Of Aviation

Dayton Events

Jul 25

Dayton Celtic Festival

Riverscape MetroPark
Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025

Aug 02

Art in the City

Courthouse Square

Jul 18

The View: Juried Landscape Exhibition at Rosewood Arts Center

Rosewood Arts Centre

Jul 18

Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon

Dayton Art Institute
Jul 18, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025

Enter to Win Airline Tickets

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 airline tickets to bring friends or family…

Earn Your Own Wilbear Wright Aviator Teddy

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"…

Dayton Attractions

Carillon Historical Park, Home to the Wright Brothers National Museum, Celebrates 75 Years

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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…

Carillon Historical Park, Home to the Wright Brothers National Museum, Celebrates 75 Years

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5 Unique Ways to Experience Dayton Beyond the Usual Tourist Spots

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It’s no secret that Dayton, Ohio, is well-known for its rich aviation history and quintessentially Midwestern culture. But while these trademarks are renowned, there are many other…

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Dayton’s Sweet Treat: Esther Price Candies

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Let’s face it! No visit to Dayton, OH is complete without a taste of the legendary Esther Price Candies. What began in a family kitchen here in town has grown into a beloved Ohio…

Dayton’s Sweet Treat: Esther Price Candies

Aviation

Family-Friendly Adventures in Dayton, Ohio

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We just got back from a fun-filled weekend in Dayton, Ohio – and wow, what a blast! We headed up to attend the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show and check off some major bucket list…

Family-Friendly Adventures in Dayton, Ohio

Things to Do

Enjoy a Weekend of Unexpected Fun at Dayton Celtic Festival

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The annual United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival - one of Dayton's largest and most popular outdoor festivals - returns July 25-27. A downtown Dayton tradition since 2002, this free…