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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!

It's spring in Dayton, and April brings so many things to do, from start of the Dayton Dragons 25th season, to outdoor adventures, unexpected dining, unique attractions, and so much more!

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The Birthplace Of Aviation

Dayton Events

Apr 24

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National Museum of the US Air Force
Apr 24, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025

Jun 21

2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show

Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025

May 29

Concert For Peace Conducted By Marin Alsop

Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Apr 24

Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled

Dayton Art Institute
Apr 24, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025

Enter to Win Tickets

You don't have to go far to "get-away!" Destination Dayton offers many opportunities to win concert and event tickets. Check out our latest giveaway for the Rose Music Center!

An audience member stands during a concert at Rose Music Center

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"…

Things to Do

100 Things To Do in Destination Dayton this Summer

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As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it's time to make the most of the season in Destination Dayton, Ohio's Gem City. Whether you're a local looking for new…

100 Things To Do in Destination Dayton this Summer

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Explore More, Spend Less: Free & Affordable Things to Do in Dayton

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Looking for free activities in Dayton, Ohio? You’re in luck—we’ve rounded up a list of options to help you make the most of your visit. From unique attractions across…

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DAM - Who Knew This About Dayton!

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During March 1913, the citizens of the Miami Valley experienced a natural disaster unparalleled in the region's history. Within a three-day period, 9 to 11 inches of rain fell…

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Savor the Flavor: A Foodie's Guide to Dining in Downtown Dayton

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Downtown Dayton’s restaurant scene tells the story of a city that embraces creativity and community. Here, you’ll find chefs who draw inspiration from local ingredients, global…

Savor the Flavor: A Foodie's Guide to Dining in Downtown Dayton

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Soaring Through History: Exploring the Wright Brothers Memorial in Dayton

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When it comes to famous Dayton residents of the past, two of the best-known examples are Wilbur and Orville Wright, the inventors and aviators who created , built and flew the world’s…