Linda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Fraze Pavilion is a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater in Kettering, Ohio. The Pavilion is named after Ermal Fraze, late resident of Kettering and inventor of the pop-top beverage can. The theater hosts many popular American and international music artists.
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Fraze Pavilion
695 Lincoln Park BlvdThe Fraze Pavilion is a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater in Kettering, Ohio. The Pavilion is named after Ermal Fraze, late resident of Kettering and inventor of the pop-top beverage can. The theater hosts many popular American and international music artists.
Located at 2900 Glengarry Drive, this spectacular 152,000-square-foot facility is home to the Kettering Ice Arena, the Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center, a lap pool and spa, a multipurpose gymnasium, a walk/run track, a nursery, aerobics and fitness rooms, meeting rooms and more.
Kettering Recreation Complex
2900 Glengarry DrLocated at 2900 Glengarry Drive, this spectacular 152,000-square-foot facility is home to the Kettering Ice Arena, the Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center, a lap pool and spa, a multipurpose gymnasium, a walk/run track, a nursery, aerobics and fitness rooms, meeting rooms and more.
University of Dayton Arena is a 13,409-seat multi-purpose arena located in Dayton, Ohio.
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University of Dayton
300 College ParkUniversity of Dayton Arena is a 13,409-seat multi-purpose arena located in Dayton, Ohio.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.
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Museo Nacional de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos
1100 Spaatz StThe National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.
Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre park and museum in Dayton, Ohio, which contains historic buildings and exhibits concerning the history of technology and the history of Dayton and its residents from 1796 to the present.
The John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum, at Carillon Park, has more Wright artifacts on display than any other place in the world, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the first practical flying machine, and what the Wright brothers considered their most important aircraft.
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Parque Histórico Carillon
1000 Carillon BlvdCarillon Historical Park is a 65-acre park and museum in Dayton, Ohio, which contains historic buildings and exhibits concerning the history of technology and the history of Dayton and its residents from 1796 to the present.
The John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum, at Carillon Park, has more Wright artifacts on display than any other place in the world, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the first practical flying machine, and what the Wright brothers considered their most important aircraft.
Built in 1917, America's Packard Museum is the only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum. It houses the largest public collection of Packard automobiles and memorabilia in the world.
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America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co.
420 S Ludlow StBuilt in 1917, America's Packard Museum is the only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum. It houses the largest public collection of Packard automobiles and memorabilia in the world.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park comprises six sites in the greater Dayton, Ohio, area. The park boundary at these six sites encompasses 111 acres. Established in 1992, the partnership park preserves and interprets resources related to inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright, writer Paul Laurence Dunbar, and sites in Dayton associated with the early development of aviation.
For more information, visit: https://www.nps.gov/places/dayton-aviation-heritage-national-historical-park.htm
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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
16 S Williams StDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park comprises six sites in the greater Dayton, Ohio, area. The park boundary at these six sites encompasses 111 acres. Established in 1992, the partnership park preserves and interprets resources related to inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright, writer Paul Laurence Dunbar, and sites in Dayton associated with the early development of aviation.
For more information, visit: https://www.nps.gov/places/dayton-aviation-heritage-national-historical-park.htm
The Dayton Art Institute is a museum of fine arts in Dayton, Ohio. The Dayton Art Institute has been rated one of the top 10 best art museums in the United States for children. The museum also ranks in the top 3% of all art museums in North America in 3 of 4 factors.
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El Instituto de Arte de Dayton
456 Belmonte Park NThe Dayton Art Institute is a museum of fine arts in Dayton, Ohio. The Dayton Art Institute has been rated one of the top 10 best art museums in the United States for children. The museum also ranks in the top 3% of all art museums in North America in 3 of 4 factors.
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 Mead Theatre, the Mathile Theatre, and the Wintergarden featuring palm trees set against a block-long, glass-enclosed atrium.
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Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
1 W 2nd StBuilt 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 Mead Theatre, the Mathile Theatre, and the Wintergarden featuring palm trees set against a block-long, glass-enclosed atrium.
The Wright State University Nutter Center is Dayton’s premier sports and entertainment venue. The 11,200 seat arena is a stopping point for approximately 12 national touring concerts and performances each year including musicians from every genre and world renowned family shows. It has also become home for high profile sporting events including regional and state high school volleyball, basketball, and wrestling tournaments.
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WSU Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn HwyThe Wright State University Nutter Center is Dayton’s premier sports and entertainment venue. The 11,200 seat arena is a stopping point for approximately 12 national touring concerts and performances each year including musicians from every genre and world renowned family shows. It has also become home for high profile sporting events including regional and state high school volleyball, basketball, and wrestling tournaments.
Shopping and Restaurant Destinations
Town and Country Shopping Center is a shopping center that features both enclosed and open-air walkways that connect a series of adjacent stores and restaurants, including
2nd & Charles
ACT Jewelers
Bath & Body Works
Buffalo Wild Wings
C&C Studios
Cheryl's Cookies
Chick-fil-A
Creative Touch
DeClark's Cards & Gifts
Figlio Wood Fired Pizza
First Watch
Fraze FanFare
GNC
Jos. A. Bank
Kay's School of Dance
Kettering Connection
New Balance Dayton
Olympia Health Food Center
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Packages Anytime Anywhere
Panera Bread
Petco
Piper Street Boutique
Roderer Shoe Center
Salon Lofts
SportClips
T-Mobile
The Cooks Pantry
The Medicare Connection
Trader Joe's
Tuesday Morning
We Care Arts
What's Poppin'
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Town & Country Shopping Center
300 E Stroop RdTown and Country Shopping Center is a shopping center that features both enclosed and open-air walkways that connect a series of adjacent stores and restaurants, including
2nd & Charles
ACT Jewelers
Bath & Body Works
Buffalo Wild Wings
C&C Studios
Cheryl's Cookies
Chick-fil-A
Creative Touch
DeClark's Cards & Gifts
Figlio Wood Fired Pizza
First Watch
Fraze FanFare
GNC
Jos. A. Bank
Kay's School of Dance
Kettering Connection
New Balance Dayton
Olympia Health Food Center
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Packages Anytime Anywhere
Panera Bread
Petco
Piper Street Boutique
Roderer Shoe Center
Salon Lofts
SportClips
T-Mobile
The Cooks Pantry
The Medicare Connection
Trader Joe's
Tuesday Morning
We Care Arts
What's Poppin'
The Greene Town Center is a mixed-use development. The complex is an established mixed-use, office, retail, dining and entertainment center.
Restaurants include: Ace Asian Café, Auntie Anne’s, BD’s Mongolian Grill, Brio Tuscan Grille, Cheesecake Factory, Cheryl & Co., Chipotle, Club Oceano, Condado Tacos, Coldstone Creamery, Crave at Rave Cinemas, Fleming’s, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Gravity Burger, Mimi’s Cafè, Noodles And Co., Panera Bread, Pasha Grill, Pho District, Pies & Pints, Potbelly Sandwich Works, The Pub, Winan’s, Yogurt Mountain.
Entertainment Locations: Brushin’ Up, Funny Bone, Rave Cinemas, Wick Therapy
Specialty shopping galore!
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The Greene
4452 Buckeye LnThe Greene Town Center is a mixed-use development. The complex is an established mixed-use, office, retail, dining and entertainment center.
Restaurants include: Ace Asian Café, Auntie Anne’s, BD’s Mongolian Grill, Brio Tuscan Grille, Cheesecake Factory, Cheryl & Co., Chipotle, Club Oceano, Condado Tacos, Coldstone Creamery, Crave at Rave Cinemas, Fleming’s, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Gravity Burger, Mimi’s Cafè, Noodles And Co., Panera Bread, Pasha Grill, Pho District, Pies & Pints, Potbelly Sandwich Works, The Pub, Winan’s, Yogurt Mountain.
Entertainment Locations: Brushin’ Up, Funny Bone, Rave Cinemas, Wick Therapy
Specialty shopping galore!
Food scene
Located 0.2 miles from our listing, you can enjoy incredible meals in a family-friendly atmosphere at KD’s Kettering BBQ. In addition to all of your favorite BBQ classics, you’ll find flavor-filled cabbage rolls, tender ribs, fresh oysters, perfectly broasted chicken, and homemade pies!
K D's Kettering Bar-B-Q
3911 Marshall RdLocated 0.2 miles from our listing, you can enjoy incredible meals in a family-friendly atmosphere at KD’s Kettering BBQ. In addition to all of your favorite BBQ classics, you’ll find flavor-filled cabbage rolls, tender ribs, fresh oysters, perfectly broasted chicken, and homemade pies!
Located 0.2 miles from our listing, Mamma DiSalvo's restaurant started out small, serving their own family recipe from the Abruzzi Molise Region - One of Italy's best kept secrets, and strive to provide your family with the best authentic Italian food in Dayton.
Even though Mamma DiSalvo's has grown over the years, their traditions remain the same. The family still cooks everything from scratch using only the finest quality ingredients available. fresh meats and imported cheese, pasta and olive oil. The sauces and lasagna are made fresh daily..
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Mamma DiSalvo's
1375 E Stroop RdLocated 0.2 miles from our listing, Mamma DiSalvo's restaurant started out small, serving their own family recipe from the Abruzzi Molise Region - One of Italy's best kept secrets, and strive to provide your family with the best authentic Italian food in Dayton.
Even though Mamma DiSalvo's has grown over the years, their traditions remain the same. The family still cooks everything from scratch using only the finest quality ingredients available. fresh meats and imported cheese, pasta and olive oil. The sauces and lasagna are made fresh daily..
Located 0.4 miles from our listing, Elsa's is famous for their Super Burrito® and has one of the largest Mexican menus around! Our menus feature everything from Elsa's Especiales, to our famous Wings and Seafood entrees.
If you haven't heard of Elsa's Bad Juan® Margaritas, it must be because you don't live in Dayton! Bad Juan® is Ohio's favorite margarita! It became so popular, it had to be bottled and sold in local grocery and liquor stores.
Elsa's
1216 E Stroop RdLocated 0.4 miles from our listing, Elsa's is famous for their Super Burrito® and has one of the largest Mexican menus around! Our menus feature everything from Elsa's Especiales, to our famous Wings and Seafood entrees.
If you haven't heard of Elsa's Bad Juan® Margaritas, it must be because you don't live in Dayton! Bad Juan® is Ohio's favorite margarita! It became so popular, it had to be bottled and sold in local grocery and liquor stores.
Located 1.4 miles from our listing, Marion’s Piazza has been serving award winning pizzas, giant sandwiches and other Italian specialties in a relaxing "old Italian courtyard" atmosphere for more than 50 years.
Marion developed a thin crust pizza (now often referred to as “Dayton Style” pizza). By using only the finest ingredients on his pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and salads, Marion’s Piazza soon became a Dayton favorite!
Ranked #1 In The Nation Of Independent Pizza Restaurants
By Pizza Today Magazine – October 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018
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Marion's Piazza
711 Shroyer RdLocated 1.4 miles from our listing, Marion’s Piazza has been serving award winning pizzas, giant sandwiches and other Italian specialties in a relaxing "old Italian courtyard" atmosphere for more than 50 years.
Marion developed a thin crust pizza (now often referred to as “Dayton Style” pizza). By using only the finest ingredients on his pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and salads, Marion’s Piazza soon became a Dayton favorite!
Ranked #1 In The Nation Of Independent Pizza Restaurants
By Pizza Today Magazine – October 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Five Rivers MetroParks is a regional public park system consisting of conservatories and outdoor recreation and education facilities that serve the Dayton metropolitan area. The name Five Rivers MetroParks comes from five major waterways that converge in Dayton. These waterways are the Great Miami River, Mad River, Stillwater River, Wolf Creek, and Twin Creek. Five Rivers MetroParks comprises more than 15,400 acres (62 km2) and 25 facilities with a number of amenities and features. These include hiking trails, a mountain bike area (MoMBA) at Huffman MetroPark, horse bridle trails, a disc golf course, a whitewater feature at Eastwood MetroPark, and a large butterfly house at Cox Arboretum MetroPark.
Five Rivers MetroParks provides year-round recreation, education and conservation opportunities to the Greater Dayton community.
The fountain at RiverScape Metropark shoots 2,500 US gallons (9.5 m3) of water per minute toward the center of the river. The central geyser of the fountain rises from the jets 200 ft (60 m) in the air. Covering 395,000 square feet (36,700 square meters) across an 800 ft (244 m) diameter, the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is one of the largest fountains in the world.
Five Rivers MetroParks also operates the 2nd Street Market, a public market located on East Second Street near downtown Dayton. More than 200,000 people visit the market year-round. Local merchants sell produce, flowers, baked goods, as well as homemade food and craft items. Entertainment includes local musicians, singers and dancers.
More information can be found at:
www.metroparks.org
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Five Rivers MetroParks
409 E Monument AveFive Rivers MetroParks is a regional public park system consisting of conservatories and outdoor recreation and education facilities that serve the Dayton metropolitan area. The name Five Rivers MetroParks comes from five major waterways that converge in Dayton. These waterways are the Great Miami River, Mad River, Stillwater River, Wolf Creek, and Twin Creek. Five Rivers MetroParks comprises more than 15,400 acres (62 km2) and 25 facilities with a number of amenities and features. These include hiking trails, a mountain bike area (MoMBA) at Huffman MetroPark, horse bridle trails, a disc golf course, a whitewater feature at Eastwood MetroPark, and a large butterfly house at Cox Arboretum MetroPark.
Five Rivers MetroParks provides year-round recreation, education and conservation opportunities to the Greater Dayton community.
The fountain at RiverScape Metropark shoots 2,500 US gallons (9.5 m3) of water per minute toward the center of the river. The central geyser of the fountain rises from the jets 200 ft (60 m) in the air. Covering 395,000 square feet (36,700 square meters) across an 800 ft (244 m) diameter, the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is one of the largest fountains in the world.
Five Rivers MetroParks also operates the 2nd Street Market, a public market located on East Second Street near downtown Dayton. More than 200,000 people visit the market year-round. Local merchants sell produce, flowers, baked goods, as well as homemade food and craft items. Entertainment includes local musicians, singers and dancers.
More information can be found at:
www.metroparks.org
Ohio’s Miami Valley region provides over 350 miles of paved, multi-use recreational trails. Stretching across county lines, these trails connect schools, parks, historic landmarks and area attractions. Travel through meadows, scenic countryside, forested areas and city centers while on the path. Our great system of trails enhances both the wellness and quality of life of Miami Valley residents and visitors. 350+ miles of trail to explore every day of the year, from dawn till dusk.
A section of one of the bike trails runs within a tenth of a mile of our location.
More information and trail maps can be found at:
https://www.miamivalleytrails.org/
Miami Valley Recreation Trails
940-998 Ohio 202Ohio’s Miami Valley region provides over 350 miles of paved, multi-use recreational trails. Stretching across county lines, these trails connect schools, parks, historic landmarks and area attractions. Travel through meadows, scenic countryside, forested areas and city centers while on the path. Our great system of trails enhances both the wellness and quality of life of Miami Valley residents and visitors. 350+ miles of trail to explore every day of the year, from dawn till dusk.
A section of one of the bike trails runs within a tenth of a mile of our location.
More information and trail maps can be found at:
https://www.miamivalleytrails.org/
The Dayton area has an incredible resource with its network of rivers and streams offering 265 miles of water trails. A water trail is an official state designation given to a river or creek primarily used for recreational canoeing and kayaking. For a stretch of water to garner official state designation as a water trail it needs to include a public planning process, maps and signage, access points, management/stewardship commitment, safety information, local government partnership and a logo.
In 2010, the Great Miami, Stillwater and Mad Rivers became part of the designated Great Miami River Watershed Water Trail – the largest water trail system in Ohio. The trail collectively offers 265 miles of waterway accessible to recreational boaters, fishermen and wildlife watchers. In 2016, the Great Miami Watershed Water Trail was also named a National Water Trail System by the Secretary of the Interior — one of only 22 national water trail systems.
More information and trail maps can be found at:
www.mcdwater.org/river-fun/river-trails/
Great Miami River Recreation Trail
The Dayton area has an incredible resource with its network of rivers and streams offering 265 miles of water trails. A water trail is an official state designation given to a river or creek primarily used for recreational canoeing and kayaking. For a stretch of water to garner official state designation as a water trail it needs to include a public planning process, maps and signage, access points, management/stewardship commitment, safety information, local government partnership and a logo.
In 2010, the Great Miami, Stillwater and Mad Rivers became part of the designated Great Miami River Watershed Water Trail – the largest water trail system in Ohio. The trail collectively offers 265 miles of waterway accessible to recreational boaters, fishermen and wildlife watchers. In 2016, the Great Miami Watershed Water Trail was also named a National Water Trail System by the Secretary of the Interior — one of only 22 national water trail systems.
More information and trail maps can be found at:
www.mcdwater.org/river-fun/river-trails/
The Little Miami River is a Class I tributary of the Ohio River that flows 111 miles through southwestern Ohio. The Little Miami River is one of 156 American rivers designated by the U.S. Congress or the Secretary of the Interior as a National Wild and Scenic River and lends its name to the adjacent Little Miami Scenic Trail.
The Little Miami is also popular among canoers and anglers. There are several canoe liveries along its course and the smallmouth bass fishing in the river is among the best in the state.
More information can be found at:
ohiodnr.gov/static/documents/parks/streammaps/LittleMiamiScenicRiver.pdf
Little Miami River
The Little Miami River is a Class I tributary of the Ohio River that flows 111 miles through southwestern Ohio. The Little Miami River is one of 156 American rivers designated by the U.S. Congress or the Secretary of the Interior as a National Wild and Scenic River and lends its name to the adjacent Little Miami Scenic Trail.
The Little Miami is also popular among canoers and anglers. There are several canoe liveries along its course and the smallmouth bass fishing in the river is among the best in the state.
More information can be found at:
ohiodnr.gov/static/documents/parks/streammaps/LittleMiamiScenicRiver.pdf