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Things to do in Dayton, Ohio (OH): The Best Sights & Landmarks
It was in a small bicycle shop in Dayton that the Wright brothers imagined their aerodynamic principles and created their first gliders. The so-called "birthplace of aviation" remembers its lofty past with the National Museum of the U. S. Air Force and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park offers a glimpse at an earlier history of the area. Dayton's vibrant arts and cultural scenes boast numerous museums, theaters and galleries.
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1. Frericks Center
2. Carillon Historical Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 940 reviews
Reviewed By JaneanPhillips - Kettering, United States
This is a must-see in the Dayton area, for everyone young and old. This museum is filled with historical artifacts, featuring the first flight Wright flyer, the Wright Bros cycle shop, other historical buildings that have been relocated there, massive amounts of inventions and their inventors all unique to Dayton. The gift shop offers many unique gifts, including purses, etc, made from pop tops.
3. Dayton National Cemetery
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Tom_PGR - Acworth, United States
Fantastic National cemetery to honor the men and women who served the nation. Very well maintained and cared for.
4. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
This is the location of the Wright brothers Wright Cycle Company building plus other related historical aviation sites.
Reviewed By FrankD834 - South Bend, United States
This area includes the Visitor Center, the Parachute Museum, the retored Wright Brother's Cycle Shop, the Dayton Walk of Fame, and the location of the Wright Brother's Family Home. The Dunbar house is also part of it, nut is located less than a mile away. I checked all of it out. The Cycle Shop Tour is good, but the information is the same as what's in the short movie they show for the most part. It is interesting just to be in the actual building and interesting how they found that it even existed. The location of the Wright's house is a lot with a porch. The actual house had been moved to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI many years ago by Henry Ford. The Walk of Fame is more of a City of Dayton thing, but interesting. I did not go into the Dunbar House, but did stop and look around. It's in great shape. The Parachute Museum is one room, but has some interesting exhibits. The Visitor Center itself has a Wright Flyer, a good movie about the the brothers, interesting exhibits, and a mock up of a period store, and their print shop is also upstairs. I spent a few hours here and enjoyed all of it. The Wright Cycle Shop is now checked off my Bucket List of places I wanted to see.
5. SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
SunWatch offers exploration and learning, both indoors and out! Visitors will enjoy immersing themselves in the 800-year-old reconstructed Village that features several structures located in their original, exact locations, as well as learning about the history of the Village and its inhabitants in the indoor Interpretive Center.
Reviewed By 24terrelld - Hannibal, United States
Excellent video, museum, and reconstruction of the village. An incredible opportunity to view life here before European contact. Must see if you have any interest in history and archeology!
6. Learning Tree Farm
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
7. Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By 710kylec - Interlachen, United States
Full of history. Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is the final resting place of the Wright Brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Erma Bombeck, as well as Medal of Honor recipients, the Gypsy Queen, and most important to me, my uncle. It is a beautiful place to visit.
8. Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By 961daleh
After a pleasant relaxing drive you turn a corner and suddenly go back in time. It's very moving to stand on one of the spots where important history was made. This field and launch rail are a definite must see.
9. The Calvary Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
