Dayton Vitality Hotel

The University of Dayton is a private, Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, it is one of three Marianist universities in the US and the second-largest private university in Ohio.

Dayton International Airport is 10 miles north of downtown Dayton, in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The airport is in an exclave of the city of Dayton not contiguous with the rest of the city.

Since 1923 the museum has grown from a small engineering study collection to the world's largest military aviation museum and is a world-renowned center for air and space power technology and culture preservation. The museum is home to countless one-of-a-kind objects. Our once small engine collection now includes more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles, thousands of artifacts, and spans 20 indoor acres with additional outdoor Air and Memorial Parks that continue to grow every year.

Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collection galleries, world class special exhibitions, interesting educational programs and unique special events. The museum’s collection spans 5,000 years of art history, including important American, Ancient American, Asian and European fine and decorative art collections, and numbers more than 27,000 objects. The Dayton Art Institute also hosts concerts, family and youth programs, classes, social events and more. The museum’s signature events include the annual Art Ball and Oktoberfest. The Lange Family Experiencenter, the museum’s interactive gallery for families and young people, offers thematically based exhibitions that stimulate curiosity and creativity. The Dayton Art Institute is also one of the area’s premier settings for weddings, parties, corporate meetings and special events.

The newly renovated Dayton Convention Center is the city’s premier meeting and event venue, offering state-of-the-art amenities, modernized spaces, and a prime downtown location. Whether hosting a conference, corporate meeting, banquet, or special event, the center provides a seamless experience with upgraded technology, flexible meeting spaces, and exceptional service. Its sleek new design and enhanced facilities make it the ideal destination for gatherings of all sizes, ensuring a memorable and professional atmosphere for every occasion.

Levitt Pavilion Dayton brings people of all ages and backgrounds together to experience free high-caliber concerts and celebrate a shared sense of community. You can hear all types of genres of music at the Levitt Pavilion without having to invest in an expensive ticket. According to Pollstar, the average ticket price for a concert is $127. This often makes it impossible for a family to experience live entertainment. In 2024 the Levitt Pavilion provided $8 million in free programming to the community. Equally important is the increased sense of community pride that the Levitt Pavilion Dayton generates. Outside of the free concert season, the venue is available for use by non-profits and other community groups for concerts, recitals, weddings, graduations, and other events. This further drives people to the area from throughout the metropolitan region.

Amid the beautifully landscaped gardens, flowering pots, hanging baskets and reflecting pools, this lively park on the banks of the Great Miami River offers a place for those who live, work and play downtown to connect to nature. Grab a Link bike and head over to the park to enjoy this urban retreat 365 days a year. The park hosts a full range of year-round activities from summer concerts to ice skating, recreation programs to large community festivals. RiverScape is a place that not only preserves glimpses of the city’s origins but one that embraces modern innovation and evolves with the needs of the vibrant and connected neighborhoods that surround it.

Built in 2003, the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center is a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international entertainment. The Schuster Center includes the Winsupply Theatre, the Mathile Theatre, and the Wintergarden featuring palm trees set against a block-long, glass-enclosed atrium

The Dayton Dragons are a High-A Minor League Baseball team, affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds, and play their home games at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio. They are known for holding the record for the longest sellout streak in North American professional sports. The team is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025