Destination Dayton® Blog & Insiders Guide

Welcome to the Destination Dayton® Blog — your insider’s guide to exploring the vibrant heart of Southwest Ohio! Here, we share inspiring stories, local insights, upcoming events, and hidden gems that make Dayton, Ohio a must-visit destination. Whether you're planning your first trip or rediscovering your hometown, our blog is your go-to resource for all things Dayton.

Looking Forward, Looking Back: Hello 2023, Farewell 2022

It’s that time of year: ringing out the old, ringing in the new, compiling “best of“ lists for the year gone by, and eagerly looking ahead to what the new year holds. After the tribulations of 2020 and 2021, we’d have to say that 2022, overall, was a good year. While perhaps not back to pre-COVID…

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6 Things to Do in Dayton After Christmas

The holiday season reaches its high point this weekend with Christmas, but the holiday spirit doesn’t have to end on Sunday–there are a plethora of things to do and see around the Dayton area during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. With the two holidays falling on weekends this year…

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6 Ways to Create a December to Remember in Dayton

Holiday shopping, office parties, family get-togethers, wrapping up end-of-year projects at work … the holidays can, quite frankly, be an exhausting time of year! Be sure to make time for some fun and relaxation. This month is overflowing with things to do, and our December event roundup offers you…

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