6 days in Dayton Itinerary

Home of airplane pioneers the Wright brothers, Dayton prides itself on its inventors, including Charles F. Kettering, inventor of the automobile self starter.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center, Paul Laurence Dunbar House, and other attractions. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dayton: Indianapolis (The Eiteljorg Museum & Monument Circle), Kings Island (in Mason) and Clifton Mill (in Clifton). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at National Museum of the US Air Force, admire the masterpieces at Dayton Metro Library, make a trip to Greene County Historical Society Museum, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Warped Wing Brewing Company.

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In December, plan for daily highs up to 42°F, and evening lows to 27°F.