Indoor Attraction Daycation Recommendations

Want to visit some cool indoor places and stimulate your senses? Look no further than some of Dayton’s amazing attractions for loads of Daycation entertainment! Let the good times roll!

Aullwood Audubon

At Aullwood's Marie S. Aull Education Center, you will find two themed discovery rooms and six thematic classrooms containing interactive displays. Aullwood’s beautiful 200…

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a children’s museum, science/technology center, and accredited zoo offering dozens of exciting exhibits for people of all ages and…

Carillon Historical Park

Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum that serves as the main campus for Dayton History. You will learn about the countless ways Dayton changed the…

America's Packard Museum

Built in 1917, America's Packard Museum is the only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum. It houses the largest public collection of Packard automobiles and…

Dayton Art Institute

Explore one of the country's best mid-sized art museums, which is known for its 18th and 19th-century American pieces, 17th-century Baroque paintings and Asian and…

Hollywood Gaming

You’ll find all the action you seek at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway. Wager on live harness racing or simulcast horse races. Try your luck on our over 1,000 video lottery…

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Part of the National Park Service, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is made up of multiple sites including Hawthorn Hill, Huffman Prairie Flying Field…

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The Free National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ is the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum and a Must-See in Dayton, with nearly 1 million annual visitors. Be…

National Aviation Hall of Fame

The Free National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF), is open and co-located at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Honor world-famous pilots and space travelers while…

Indoor Recreation

Looking for fun ways to stay active indoors? Get in your aerobic exercise by bowling, biking, rock climbing, or playing tennis. Rather challenge your brain? Enjoy a good movie - perfect for rainy days, chilly winters, or just a break from the sun!

The Neon Movies
Grab a friend and a big ‘ole bucket of popcorn and watch the latest films on the big screen! Slide into a comfy chair in the air-conditioned comfort of a theater and escape to another world as you watch a movie. Enjoy the following theaters: The Neon in downtown Dayton, The Plaza Theatre in Miamisburg, and the Air Force Museum Theatre.

Additional Information

Regardless of the Be Cool & Stay Cool Indoor Attraction Daycation adventures you select to participate in, you're sure to work up an appetite - check out the restaurant listings below to find the perfect match for what you're craving. To experience a true Daycation get-away, spend a night or a weekend in one of Greater Dayton's many inviting hotel properties. For a full list of area hotels click on the link below.