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Things to see in Dayton, Ohio (United States): 24 places and when to go
Dayton, Ohio is a city in United States with around 773,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (10), History (7), Museums and art (4). The best known are National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton Art Institute and SunWatch Indian Village. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.7523, -84.2019
- Population
- About 773,000
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (10) · History (7) · Museums and art (4) · Architecture (2) · Hiking (2) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 398 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dayton, Ohio
The places in and around Dayton, Ohio, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- National Museum of the United States Air ForceAerospace museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, United States8.5 km
- Dayton Art InstituteArt museum and school in Dayton, Ohio1.6 km
- SunWatch Indian VillageOpen-air museum4.8 km
- Brubaker Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture31 km
- Caesar's Creek Pioneer VillageOpen-air historical museum in Caesar Creek State Park in Warren County, Ohio, United States33 km
- Crossed Keys TavernHistoric tavern in Warren County, Ohio39 km
- Germantown Covered BridgeBridge20 km
- Bear's MillHistory49 km
- Isaac Pollack HouseHouse in Ohio, United States of America1.3 km
- Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchChurch building in Ohio, United States of America828 m
- The International Peace MuseumPeace museum in Dayton, Ohio, United States1.1 km
- Adventure Reef Water ParkWith kids9.8 km
- Belle of Dayton DistilleryDistillery1.8 km
- Branch and Bone Artisan AlesBrewery2.1 km
- Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek)Hiking21 km
- Buckeye Trail (Troy)Hiking25 km
- Carillon Brewing Co.Brewery2.6 km
- Dayton Barrel WorksDistillery1.7 km
- Dayton Beer CompanyBrewery6.9 km
- Lock 27 BrewingBrewery16 km
- Star City Brewing CompanyBrewery15 km
- The Dayton Beer CompanyBrewery1.8 km
- Toxic Brew CompanyBrewery1.6 km
- Warped Wing Brewing CompanyBrewery1.6 km
When to go to Dayton, Ohio
The best time to visit Dayton, Ohio is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:29
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:48
- JulBest time14:33
- AugBest time13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In April, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dayton, Ohio
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 398 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Cincinnati38 places69 km
- Covington, Kentucky13 places79 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dayton, Ohio?
The best known: National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton Art Institute, SunWatch Indian Village, Brubaker Covered Bridge, Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dayton, Ohio?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Dayton, Ohio?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 398 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dayton, Ohio as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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