A vibrant business community of more than 800 employers and growing. Companies of all types and sizes, Dayton’s home for startups and creative ventures, world-class colleges and universities, cutting-edge R&D, and more. Something different is happening downtown and now is the time to get down here.
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Why can’t the place you work also be a place that’s fun? Expand the walls of your office with the best dining, arts, and entertainment in the Dayton community. A downtown business address takes the work out of networking and makes it easy for you to transition between work and free time.
Downtown is for those who want to be connected – to their customers, to fellow collaborators, to their neighbors, to entertainment, to their community.
Whether the focus is technology, professional services, or retail —downtown businesses are surrounded by a supportive community that wants to see them succeed.
Have an office that reflects the creativity and originality of your organization – all at lease rates that are lower than the surrounding region.
At the center of the region’s transportation network, a downtown address makes it easy and cost effective for your clients, customers, and commuters to meet their daily business needs.
Our walk and bike friendly downtown makes it easy to access our amazing selection of restaurants, micro-breweries, fine arts, cultural institutions, entertainment, and all around fun.
THINGS TO DO DOWNTOWN
Fun festivals and exciting events. Independent restaurants and the center of the local craft brew scene. World class performing and visual arts. Local bands, Dragons baseball, unique shops and markets, and incredible outdoor recreation. Downtown has it all, and all within a convenient few blocks.
If someone took all the best things and put them in one place where there was always something fun happening and it was easy to get to all of it, you’d go there, right? Well, we’ve got some good news…
Downtown Dayton is that place. Where else can you find so many great amenities, events, dining options, recreational opportunities, culture and arts, and unique, fun experiences, all conveniently located within walking distance of each other? In downtown, you’ll find there’s always something going on.
Take a look at what’s happening downtown:
The region’s best collection of independent restaurants, a wide variety of flavors, and everything from casual to fine dining – there’s something downtown to please every palate! >> Learn More
The hub of Dayton’s craft brew scene, a plethora of patios, your favorite dive bar or a date night spot for an upscale cocktail. A quiet place to sip wine or a hot club to dance the night away, Downtown has your new favorite spot. >> Learn More
Downtown is home to our region’s finest arts and cultural activities and venues. From live theater and performing arts to galleries, independent films, and a new main library, there is always something creative happening downtown. >> Learn More
Downtown makes it easy to live active. From kayaking and river activities and the nation’s largest network of paved recreation trails to being a highly walkable and bike-friendly city, you can get out and enjoy life here. >> Learn More
An great collection of independent, locally-owned shops with eclectic items you won’t find in the big box stores makes it easy to support your local economy and have fun doing it. >> Learn More
Use our downtown dining directory to find your new favorite place to eat!
Tap into the area’s premier independent restaurants downtown. With dozens of restaurants and cafés to choose from, you can find everything from sizzling steaks and delicious pasta dishes to hot slices of pizza and fresh sushi.
If you’re looking for the right atmosphere, downtown has you covered there, too. You can dine in an authentic Irish pub, a converted flour mill, a Thai garden, an elegant restaurant high atop a hotel tower or a city sidewalk café. And many restaurants offer live entertainment and outdoor seating. Hungry yet?
Looking for somewhere to grab lunch with your coworkers, or a new spot for happy hour and dinner? We’ve put together lists and maps of downtown lunch and happy hour locations offering food, snacks, drinks, dessert, and more nearby, and a handy “Where to Eat & Drink” map that shows everything on a map that’s easy to read on your phone.
Support our independent, local businesses when they need you the most! Pick a different place go each time you go out, and see how many you can check off.
Click here to download the Let’s Do Lunch map and list.
Click here to download the Let’s Do Happy Hour map and list.
Click here to download the Where to Eat & Drink Downtown map and list.
Another great way to find a place to grab lunch is by using Downtown Dayton’s new “Lunch-o-Matic.”
This fun device will randomly select a downtown lunch spot for you with each pull of the lever. Watch the options spin as you anxiously await your culinary fate and see what Lunch-o-Matic has chosen for you!
Don’t like the results? Spin it again! Lunch-o-Matic makes the tough decision about where to pick up lunch today easy and fun. You may even discover a new favorite spot.
Click here to give Lunch-o-Matic a try!
To see one or more locations plotted on the map and get directions to them, check the Map It boxes next to each location.
To display downtown parking options near your destination, check the “Show Parking…” box below the map.
Downtown living is in high demand, and it’s easy to see why. Imagine living literally just steps away from the best independent restaurants and breweries, art galleries and theaters, baseball games and festivals, kayaking and recreational trails. Imagine walking or biking to work. Imagine meeting new, diverse people and getting plugged into an exciting scene – becoming part of a city on the move. See why downtown Dayton’s residents love it so much and how you can become a part of it:
Downtown has housing options to fit any style or preference. Whether you like brand-new construction or a renovated warehouse, traditional space or a funky urban loft, you’ll find it here. >> Find a Place to Live
Living downtown makes it easy to run errands, access services, and take care of your daily life. Here you’ll find hair salons, health clubs, automotive services, markets and specialty shops, financial and professional serivces, and more, all within a few blocks from home. >> Find Everything Downtown
When you live downtown, the city’s best attractions are literally just steps from your front door. Enjoy world-class performing arts, fun festivals, the region’s best restaurants, breweries, live music, outdoor recreation, and so much more, all right in your back yard. >> Find Things to Do
If you’re thinking of living downtown, now is the perfect time to do it. Downtown’s momentum has never been stronger. More than $1.5 billion has been invested downtown since 2010, and new things are happening all the time. It’s an exciting time to be here – get in on the action and be part of the movement! >> Find Out More
