- Our list of the best things to do in Dayton, Ohio, features the top 112 nearby activities — including 52 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dayton, OH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Dayton, OH , followed by 76 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lebanon, Springfield, Middletown, Fairborn, Yellow Springs, Kettering, Centerville and Beavercreek
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Instructors provide participants with simple step-by-step instruction, stretched canvas, and aprons, all to create a special work of art
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The Dayton Convention Center hosts a wide variety of special events, meeting, exhibitions, and expos. The location, which also hosts concerts and sporting events, can also be booked for weddings and receptions.
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Poelking Lanes features 52 bowling lanes as well as a full arcade with a redemption center. They have open and league play and their lounge offers a wide variety of food and drinks including beer and wine.
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2651 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Dayton, OH 45431
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A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium 20 & RPX displays first-run feature films. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, RealD 3D movies, a party room and a snack bar.
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7650 Waynetowne Blvd, Dayton, OH 45424
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Featuring showings of films on its second run, Danbarry Cinemas offers tickets at a discounted rate. On select dates, the theater has a free family film series with age-appropriate movies for kids.
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Now part of the Cinemark theater chain, Rave Cinemas in Dayton is a movie theater multiplex that features all digital video and sound as well as Real D 3D and stadium seating.
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Hara Arena is a multipurpose sports and entertainment complex that seats up to 5500 under normal circumstances. The venue features full ice floor conversion, and hosts ice shows, hockey games, concerts, and other events.
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The Hill & Dales MetroPark offers the opportunity for visitors to go on nature walks and view a variety of different trees and animals. This 63-acre site features a shelter at Dogwood Pond.
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Visitors can enjoy a selection of locally brewed beers including the award winning Mad River Milk Stout at The Dayton Beer Company. The brewery was voted Dayton 2014's Best Brewery.
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A 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater, Fraze pavilion was christened in 1991 and has been hosting top name entertainment ever since. Visitors can walk around the grounds and enjoy the fountains and sculptures before enjoying the show.
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WO Wrights is a grill and pub advertised as having a large and diverse menu. The pub features HD sports, darts, pool, and a variety of special events such as karaoke nights and live musical performances.