9 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dayton: Room Escape Games (in West Chester), Indianapolis (Monument Circle & The Eiteljorg Museum) and Jungle Jim's International Market (in Fairfield). Pack the 18th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Kings Island. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at National Museum of the US Air Force, get curious at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, explore the world behind art at Dayton Art Institute, and have fun and explore at Carillon Historical Park.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Dayton trip planner.

In November, daily temperatures in Dayton can reach 52°F, while at night they dip to 34°F.