Downtown Dayton Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Day Air Ballpark
Catch an event at Day Air Ballpark during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
RiverScape MetroPark
RiverScape MetroPark is just one of the places to see in Dayton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
2nd Street Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 2nd Street Market during your trip to Dayton. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Dayton
Explore the campus of University of Dayton during your trip to Dayton. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
From a replica of the Wright brothers’ original plane to high-tech stealth bombers, there are hundreds of unique aircraft to explore at this museum in Dayton, Ohio.
Dayton Art Institute
With exceptional special exhibits and an impressive permanent collection, it is easy to see why Dayton’s fine arts museum is such a popular destination.
Top hotels in Downtown Dayton
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
Clean room, friendly staff, great gym
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Perfect stay when seeing a show at Victoria Theater
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Kkpp
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Dayton Vitality Hotel
The hotel was self serve. I was sent a QR code for the outside door and my room key as well as the parking garage. It was supposed to come in a txt but I ended up have to search my email for the code. It was sent after we had already paid for the parking garage. It took the room scanner a few tries ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
WONDERFUL ❗️
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Marriott at the University of Dayton
Lovely property. Clean, quiet and responsive. They went above and beyond when the keys got locked in the car at our departure and they swiftly helped us solve it so we didn’t miss our flight. When I am in the area again, this will be my go-to place.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dayton
Oregon District
Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Belle of Dayton Distillery and Dayton Theatre Guild.
Midtown
While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and Victoria Theater.
South Park
Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 2nd Street Market and Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
Five Points
Though Five Points may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum and Rivers Edge Park.
Historic Inner East
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Inner East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 2nd Street Market and Day Air Ballpark.
Twin Towers
Though Twin Towers may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and 2nd Street Market.
