Dayton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
QC Spa New York: Luxury Wellness on Governors Island
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Our pick of the best Dayton Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The room had obviously not been cleaned when we arrived. There were dirty socks on the floor, hair in the shower, scuff marks on the bedding, etc. When we emailed customer service we got a response that was clearly written by AI. It said cleaning stuff would be coming to check it in the morning. ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Everything was so close and the door men are literally the best!!!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Great that there are 2 restaurants in the hotel!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great location for a quick mid week trip to see three shows!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Front desk not one smile! Didn’t feel welcomed at all by the lady that was working the front desk! Beds, terrible. The only great thing about that place was George and housekeeping staff. I stayed next to what seemed a playground. Kids yelling all day next to room 3025
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dayton
Weequahic
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weequahic and surrounding area, you can visit Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
Upper Clinton Hill
Upper Clinton Hill might not have many top sights, but Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newark Symphony Hall and Prudential Center.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
