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.
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.
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
Room was very clean. Front desk person was very nice.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown
I only had a one night stay, but felt like I was at home. The room was clean, spacious and the architecture is beautiful!!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Staff were very nice the bar was great with easy access
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
The building is beautiful and the staff was very nice. However, we had power outages both nights of our stay that required breakers to be reset. And we had only one electronic device plugged into the outlets. And the room safe didn’t function. Otherwise, it’s a very nice place.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Dayton Vitality Hotel
The heat in my room (1210) did not work whatsoever. I tried everything. The hotel staff was responsive and kind. However, we were unable to get the temperature to raise or to turn on the lights behind the bed, either. This was extremely frustrating because we had booked adjoining rooms (1208 + 1210) ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Tru by Hilton Huber Heights
Fantastic breakfast!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dayton
Oregon District
Oregon District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Oregon Park and Belle of Dayton Distillery.
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 America's Packard Museum and Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
South Park
Though South Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like America's Packard Museum 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 Wright Cycle Company Complex.
Old Dayton View
When in Old Dayton View, you can plan a visit to Dayton Art Institute and Wright Cycle Company Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Oregon Park.
