Outdoor Recreation
Have you been cooped up inside too much lately? It’s time to get out and have some fun. Whether you’re “playing” solo, as a couple, family or group– you deserve a Daycation!
Miami Valley Trails
Bike, skate, or walk the nation’s largest network of paved trails, right here in Greater Dayton. You heard us right---the NATION’S LARGEST network of paved trails. With over…
Fishing
Spend a Daycation casting your cares away while you fish at any number of area rivers or lakes. There are even numerous locations where a fishing license is not required. If…
Canoeing & Kayaking
Get on the water and paddle! Dayton is known for its “Five Rivers” MetroParks for good reason. Beyond the riverways, enjoy the lakes at Eastwood MetroPark and Englewood…
Disc Golf
It’s free, it’s as challenging as you want it to be, it's inexpensive, and it’s exciting for “kids” of all ages. Check out Greater Dayton’s 13 disc golf courses this summer…
Golf
Greater Dayton offers lots of public golf courses where you can drive, chip and putt your day and cares away. Get outside and experience each of Greater Dayton's public golf…
Mini Golf
When a three-yard hole can be the same par as a 475-yard hole, you know you’re playing miniature golf, or as we like to call it, “candybar fun-sized” golf! Practice your shots…
Geocaching
All you need is a smart phone/gps system and a sense of adventure! Challenge friends or family to this modern day scavenger hunt! Explore Greater Dayton's Five Rivers…
Learning Tree Farm
Learning Tree Farm is a working farm that is committed to providing hands-on learning experiences for children and families who otherwise might not have access to a…
Rob Dyrdek Skate Park
Kettering, Ohio native Rob Dyrdek designed an urban skate park in Kettering. Grab your board and head to the skate park where you can catch air, kickflip, hardflip, ollie and…
Garden Delights
Let the serenity and beauty of area gardens transport you to your happy place. Spend an afternoon or a day strolling. Visit these spectacular Dayton gardens: Woodland Cemetery…
Drive In Movies
Streaming Netflix and Prime at home can’t compare to the fun of catching a flick from your car at the drive-in movies! Load up the vehicle with family, friends or your sweetie…
BMX At Delco Park
From bunnyhops to burley grinds, you'll find Kettering’s Delco Park BMX Track has plenty of opportunities for you and your friends to shred it!
Additional Information
Regardless of the Daycation Outdoor Adventure(s) 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.