South Dayton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Dayton
Popular places to visit
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 Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
After visiting Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dayton. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Cinemark Dayton South 16
You can take time to visit Cinemark Dayton South 16 during your travels to Dayton.
Our pick of the best South Dayton Hotel Deals
Extended Stay America Suites Dayton South
The room was clean and spacious and it felt like home to me.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton South/Miamisburg
Staff was so lovely and friendly, but our room was so gross and dirty. Walls dirty, sides of desk covered in dark food, couch had smears of food/dirt, huge crumbs all over. I dropped something and had to move the tv a bit…wish I hadn’t. So dirty. Beds were comfortable and very clean feeling ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Dayton - Miamisburg
Reserved a room thru Expedia and get to the hotel and they could not find my reservation at all had to book another room straight from hotel
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Motel 6 - Dayton, OH
I reserved 2 nights on hotels com . I was called and asked if I was coming 1 hour later I was on the highway a semi jackknifed right in front of me. I got there and I was told that the reservation was pending and waited over an hour as they kept checking things . All the money was wiped out of my ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Marriott at the University of Dayton
Room was disgusting
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
Everything at this location was top notch. The staff were so helpful and professional and all the facilities were nice and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Dayton
Shanersville
If you're spending some time in Shanersville, Dayton Mall Shopping Center and Poelking Lanes South are top sights worth seeing.
University Park
While visiting University Park, you might make a stop by sights like Carillon Historical Park and Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.
Shroyer Park
While Shroyer Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and Carillon Historical Park.
Belmont
While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and Fraze Pavillion.
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.
Walnut Hills
Though Walnut Hills 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.
