Dayton Travel Guide

If you’re passing through Dayton, in Ohio, there are several museums that you should stop at to find our more about American history.

Things to Do in Dayton

You can visit the National Museum of the United States Air Force, which is a cool, interactive museum housing an incredible collection of modern and historical aircraft. The musuem gets over 1 million visitors per year and houses over 360 aircraft, including stealth bombers and WWII fighters. There's also the Carillon Historical Park, which houses historic buildings, or the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, which is an archaeological park with fossil displays.

Other top activities include exploring the Dayton Art Institute, which is known for its kid-friendly art exhibits, or the SunWatch Indian Village, which showcases the excavated remains of a 13th-century Native American village.

Best Time to Visit Dayton

The best time to visit Dayton is in the fall months of September and October, when the weather is mild and you can avoid the summer heat or the winter freeze.