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
Beautiful hotel, great accommodations, plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Only thing wrong was the bathroom door would not shut. It was barn door style. We called the front desk, and they gave us another room steps away from our original. Very nice stay. Very clean, comfy!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Dayton Vitality Hotel
Pool was closed
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Room was clean and staff were polite, especially Sam.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
The hotel was excellent. Great evening snacks that are free. Great breakfast. Very clean. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 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 Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and America's Packard Museum.
Five Points
Though Five Points may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wright Cycle Company Complex and Paul Laurence Dunbar House.
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 Day Air Ballpark.
