Take a High-Flying Journey to the Birthplace Of Aviation
Buckle up, aviation enthusiasts, because we're about to Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio, where the skies come alive with the legacy of flight! Nestled in the heart of the Buckeye State, Dayton boasts a treasure trove of aviation-related sites that will have you soaring through history and into the future. Don’t miss must-see stops on Dayton’s aviation trail, including the FREE National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™, the Wright Brothers Museum at Carillon Historical Park, and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
Featured Aviation Attractions in Dayton
Stand next to the original 1905 Wright Flyer III
or see a modern recreation of the Wright "B" Flyer
The John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum has more Wright artifacts on display than any other place in the world, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the first practical flying machine, and what the Wright brothers considered their most important aircraft.
Visit Wright “B” Flyer’s hangar and museum where you can get up close to the aircraft and meet the volunteers who designed, built, operate and maintain them. Browse the historical displays to learn how the Wright brothers learned the secrets of flight. For a generation, Wright “B” Flyer Inc. has celebrated the legacy of the Wright brothers.
Tour the historic homes of Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar
Calendar of Events: Things to Do in Dayton
Come for the aviation ... stay for everything else! Here's what's happening in Destination Dayton.
