5 Dayton Firsts for National O-H-I-O Day!
November 2 is National Ohio Day, marking the date in 1803 when President Thomas Jefferson signed a decree approving the boundaries and constitution of Ohio. Here are five fun Ohio firsts, all with…
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November 2 is National Ohio Day, marking the date in 1803 when President Thomas Jefferson signed a decree approving the boundaries and constitution of Ohio. Here are five fun Ohio firsts, all with…
Read MoreWe’ve heard it time and again from both Dayton residents and those visiting the region–Dayton has an absolutely amazing arts scene, rivaling many larger markets! Both the performing and visual arts are well represented, including Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton…
Read MoreSpooky Season is in full swing here in the Miami Valley, and if horror movies–recent or classic–are your thing, we have some Halloween treats to offer you this month. Several Dayton area theatres have…
Read MoreDayton is a perfect place for you! Dayton.com and the Dayton Daily News annually host the voting for Best of Dayton to celebrate the longtime favorites and new selections for living life to the…
Read MoreLooking for lively nightlife filled with cocktails, one-of-a-kind breweries, a friendly crowd, and activities? Then Dayton is a perfect place for you! Dayton.com and the Dayton Daily News annually…
Read MoreThe National Museum of the United States Air Force is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum, AND it is FREE, has FREE PARKING, AND is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Read MoreYou owe it to yourself to experience Dayton's majestic Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum. Contrary to what you might think -- this IS NOT the dead end of town! Bask in the tranquility of 3,000 trees that…
Read MoreOur MetroParks have done it again! According to RunRepeat, Dayton is the #5 best city to live in for diehard hikers! Winning this prestigious award is due to a number of factors including but not…
Read MoreReady for some "A-MAZING" fall family fun? Head out to Tom’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm at 4881 Germantown Liberty Rd, Germantown, Ohio anytime between now and October 30th, Thursdays and Sundays noon…
Read MoreThere is no better place to celebrate National Aviation Day than in Dayton, the Birthplace of Aviation! Dayton was home to the Wright brothers and it is here that they invented and built the first…
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