Dayton Attractions - Plan Your Visit

Many of Dayton's world-class attractions are now open with increased safety measures to keep you and your family safe.

 

When it comes to attractions, the sky’s the limit in Dayton!  No matter how varied your interests may be, there is a wealth of Dayton attractions that are sure to educate and entertain everyone in your group!

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The Free National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum and a Must-See in Dayton! Be amazed as you explore 19 acres of indoor exhibits featuring over 360 aerospace vehicles! Don't miss the co-located National Aviation Hall of Fame honoring aviation and aerospace pioneers.

In 2023, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force celebrates its centennial with many special events and programs! You can read more about the museum's history and planned events in this Discover Dayton Blog post.

Upcoming events include: Fifi and Friends Fly-In, July 3-5; After Dark: Spies & Superheroes, July 8; Operation Homecoming 50th Anniversary Presentation, July 15; and Fitness Under the Wings: Yoga, July 31 & August 28.

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The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is the premier regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world. The dedicated staff preserves, protects, and enhances the Museum's anthropology, geology, paleontology, and biology collections, and makes these collections available for exhibition, education, and research purposes. Learn more about the museum and upcoming events at www.boonshoftmuseum.org.

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Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums. In addition to exhibiting outstanding special exhibitions and impressive collections of art from throughout the world, the museum is renowned for education programming that includes an array of offerings for diverse audiences.

Dive into the rich 100+ years of history at the Dayton Art Institute.

DAYCATION Itinerary Suggestions

Scroll below to check-out special offers, and get your creative juices flowing with various Daycation activity ideas. There are plenty of outdoor Daycation activities that allow for easy social distancing.  And, many of Dayton's world-class indoor attractions and museums are now open with safe sanitation and social distancing protocols in place.  

 

When you work up an appetite on your Daycation, you'll find there are loads of restaurants to satisfy those hunger pangs. After a long day of Daycation activities what's more relaxing than landing on a cozy hotel bed for a true "get-away" from it all! Let your cares slip away on your Daycation get-away!

 

Aviation Sites

Dayton taught the world to fly!  

 

Only in Dayton, Ohio can you explore and learn about the entire aviation story---past, present and future.  People from literally all over the world travel to Dayton to experience our authentic, world-class aviation sites and history; we invite you to join them!