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.
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.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices 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
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Friendly staff; very clean; loved the daily food and beverage allowance; convenient location
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Stains on the blanket don’t forget your wash cloths at home because they do not have any. They charge $37 for a bowl of cereal and yogurt what any other hotel would give you that complementary.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The location is amazing being so close to downtown - but on the flip side of that you will have the constant background noise of the city traffic. The room overall was clean and spacious, but we did have an annoying ticking noise in our room all the time. We also did get an "accessible" room which ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
You pay what you deserve
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
When we checked in we were offered a better room with the same view for the same price. This location is right within walking distance to the Empire State Building (about 20 min), theaters (about 5-10 min) and the subway and Central Park. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean property
Reviewed on 14 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 Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
