Experience aviation history being made through live aviation experiments and hands-on STEM activities during four-day event The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ will become a showcase for both the history and future of aviation Aug. 6–9 as it hosts the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
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As we step into the month of February, Dayton, Ohio, comes alive with a vibrant celebration of Black History Month. Destination Dayton invites you to join us in honoring the rich and diverse heritage of the African American community in our city. From captivating performances to immersive cultural…
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In 2025, we celebrate the 122nd anniversary of the Wright brothers' first powered flight on December 17, 1903. Orville and Wilbur are legendary innovators here in Dayton and all around the world for good reason - they they invented, built and flew the world's first successful airplane, and they…
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Halloween is just around the corner. As the leaves turn and the shadows grow longer, it's the perfect time of year to delve into the spine-tingling mysteries that shroud the Dayton area. Dayton, Ohio, known for its rich history, has more than its fair share of rumored haunted places for the upcoming…
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If you think aviation history is just about the Wright brothers, think again. Dayton, Ohio—the birthplace of flight—is home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™, the world’s largest military aviation museum and one of the most fascinating places on Earth for aviation buffs and casual…
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Dayton, Ohio isn’t just the birthplace of aviation—it’s where creativity takes flight, too! If you think world-class art and performances only happen in big cities, let us gently (and artistically) prove you wrong. From stunning galleries to Broadway-caliber shows and orchestras that hit all the…
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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 plan. Opened on June 3, 1950, the Park—the brainchild of Col. Edward A. Deeds—was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, sons of…
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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 institution, with…
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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 throughout the Great Miami River Watershed. The ground was already saturated from the melting of snow and ice of a hard…
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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 first successful, powered, heavier-than-air airplane in 1903. Today, Dayton continues to celebrate the Wright…
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