Best hotels in Dayton
Marriott at the University of Dayton
1414 South Patterson Boulevard, OH 45409
Spacious rooms and stylish décor await at this newly renovated hotel. Take a dip in the swimming pool and explore nearby attractions, including the Carillon Historical Park. Head to the on-site Dewberry 1850 Restaurant & Lounge for New American fare in a casual setting or enjoy the privacy of in-room dining.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton
305 East Monument Avenue, OH 45402
For comfort and convenience, Fairfield Inn & Suites offers Downtown on your doorstep, placing you in an ideal location to exploring Dayton’s central attractions. Make the most of the fitness center, lounge on the outdoor patio, or grab some light snacks from the Lobby Lounge.
Crowne Plaza Dayton
33 East Fifth Street, OH 45402
Admire breathtaking views of downtown Dayton from the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and take a relaxing swim in the heating pool at the Crowne Plaza. Each room includes everything you need during your stay, from a Keurig coffee machine and mini fridge, to plush beds and deluxe toiletries.
Best restaurants in Dayton
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
400 East 5th Street, OH 45402
From empanadas, seafood rice, and papitas, to Peruvian-style lamb shank, Salar is renowned for its fusion of world flavors. Dine al fresco on the outdoor patios or savor an intimate meal in the main dining room, with views over the beautiful Oregon Historic District.
Oakwood Club
2414 Far Hills Avenue, OH 45419
Low lighting and leather booths add to the cozy ambience of Oakwood Club – a family-owned steakhouse, south of Downtown. Dine on carefully selected Angus beef, well-marbled steaks, and locally sourced seafood specialties, like Maryland crab cakes and melt-in-your-mouth scallops.
Lily’s Dayton
329 East 5th Street, OH 45402
With its outdoor patios, airy interiors and botanical details, Lily’s offers a relaxing space for brunch and dinner. Blending Southern flavors and Polynesian cooking, you can tuck into creative dishes such as wasabi-filled deviled eggs, pork belly ramen, and braised beef short ribs bao buns.
What to do in Dayton
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Boulevard, OH 45409
Be transported back in time at this open-air museum. With more than 25 historic buildings and hundreds of unique artefacts, you can watch Dayton’s past come to life. See the Wright Brothers’ 1905 Flyer III, ride the hand-carved carousel and visit the city’s oldest standing building – Newcom Tavern.
The Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N, OH 45405
An impressive collection of more than 27,000 artworks from around the world, along with an interactive gallery, are on display at the Dayton Art Institute. With European and American pieces on the upper level and Asian Art and special exhibitions on the lower, 5,000 years’ worth of art is waiting to be discovered.
National Museum of the US Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street, OH 45431
Dayton is known as the Birthplace of Aviation. It more than lives up to this lofty tag with the impressive official museum of the United States Air Force. With exhibits that feature several Presidential aircraft, Wright Brothers artefacts and over 360 aircraft and missiles, it’s the perfect place to learn about world, and Dayton’s, aviation history.