Dayton Travel Guide
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Welcome to Dayton, OH!
The city of Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, since the inventors of powered flight—Wilbur and Orville Wright—once lived there. Dayton has a great deal to offer visitors, as it is home to appealing museums, countless shops and an attractive parks system, not to mention immense historic charm. Visitors enjoy the United States Air Force Museum, one of the world's largest aviation museums. Featuring more than 300 aircraft and missiles, the museum presents displays that depict everything visitors yearn to know about the Air Force. Shopping enthusiasts flock to the Dayton Mall, which houses over 180 specialty shops, restaurants and department stores. Dayton is also home to the Five Rivers MetroParks, an extensive park system that features 24 public facilities in and around the city. Nearby Carriage Hill MetroPark is an ideal place to embark on a hike, cross-country ski trip or horseback ride.
Tourist Attractions
Located on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the United States Air Force Museum is one of the world's oldest and largest aviation museums.
Hotels & Motels
With over 15,000 square feet of space for conventions and events, this center can accommodate groups from 25 to 1000 people.
Tour Operators
The Carriage Hill Riding Center offers guided trail rides for those eight years of age and older.
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