Downtown Dayton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Dayton
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dayton Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Dayton Convention Center during your trip to Dayton. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Downtown Dayton Hotel Deals
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
Love the area
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Beautiful property and rooms. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Great place to bring in the New Year and Bistecca Resturant was the cherry on top. Great drinks, great food and we didn’t even have to leave the property.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
everything about this hotel made me rate it 5 stars. from the clean rooms (booked room, fitness room, front lobby, etc) to the front desk staff made my stay all the better.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
I really enjoyed my stay. The staff at the front desk, bar and restaurant, the valet were fantastic; so personable and helpful. The room was spotless and the bed and pillows so comfortable. I felt completely safe and cared for. I would highly recommend valet for parking; an additional expense but ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Dayton Vitality Hotel
Staff were very friendly. Room was clean. Parking was easy.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Clean room, free breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 Dayton Theatre Guild and Oregon Park.
McPherson
While McPherson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Theater and Day Air Ballpark.
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 Oregon Park.
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 America's Packard Museum.
Historic Inner East
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Inner East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dayton Theatre Guild and 2nd Street Market.
