Best places in Dayton

Discover the best places in Dayton, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 429 places in the city.

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Skydive Chicago
Skydiving center
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This has been on my bucket list, and it was WAY more fun then expected! Those first couple of seconds of the drop was one of the biggest adrenaline rushes I have ever had. Wow, I felt very alive! The place: Everything about Skydive Chicago is professional. From the moment you get there it is clear...
5.00 (1.6K reviews)
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Carillon Historical Park
History museum
A 65-acre open-air museum with transportation exhibits, a 4-D theater & costumed interpreters.
4.80 (3.9K reviews)
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Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
Performing arts theater
Iconic 2,300-seat theater presenting music, dance & theater, plus a bar/eatery serving light fare.
4.80 (2.5K reviews)
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The Century Bar
Bar
Extensive bourbon & whiskey offerings in a cozy, historic bar with original 19th-century details.
$$ $$
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Fatback's Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant
Laid-back kitchen serving classic barbecue options such as brisket & ribs with signature sauces.
$$ $$
4.80 (951 reviews)
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The Barrel House
Bar
🫀 it's too bright. climate control works too well -- the air is crisp and dry. they were playing ez-listening instrumentals of wu-tang clan tracks. a feeling of shame washes over you as you sit in a victorian tufted chair, edgy and buzzed from the 7.5% beer they serve -- you're drinking at the library...
$$ $$
4.80 (894 reviews)
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Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Live music venue
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Went with my husband to see the Son of Slave perform and it was great. A little before my time, but the crowd was mature and was out to have fun which was really good.
4.80 (747 reviews)
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The Neon
Movie theater
Funky cinema offering foreign & indie films, mainstream movies & documentaries, with coffee & beer.
4.80 (702 reviews)
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RiverScape MetroPark
Park
Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.
4.70 (3.8K reviews)
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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Science museum
Archaeological park & all-ages science museum with a planetarium, live animals, fossils & more.
4.70 (3K reviews)
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Day Air Ballpark
Stadium
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Very fun atmosphere, decently clean, and lots of great food options.
4.70 (3K reviews)
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Eastman Nature Center
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ An excellent nature center inside Elm Creek Park Reserve. The building is very large with lots of glass for viewing wildlife. There are many great displays and clean bathrooms. They have live animals here like snakes and turtles. Also there is a bunch of taxidermy animals and hides. Numerous hi...
4.90 (359 reviews)
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Joe's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
Casual parlor offering up pizza, pasta & sandwiches for dine-in or carryout since 1959.
$ $$$
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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The Dayton Art Institute
Art museum
Art museum in a historic building with a broad collection, an interactive kids' gallery & programs.
4.70 (2K reviews)
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Slyder's Tavern
Bar & grill
Low-key, wood-paneled bar & grill, in business since 1948, serving draft brews, burgers & wings.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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America's Packard Museum
Museum
Large collection of preserved cars, motorcycles & artifacts in an original Packard dealership.
4.80 (550 reviews)
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Dewey's Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Casual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Park
Park with 10 formal gardens, a nature trail & the Swamp Forest boardwalk, plus classes & workshops.
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Galactic Fried Chicken
Fried chicken takeaway
4.80 (534 reviews)
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Canal Street Arcade and Deli
Bar
Chill nook with diverse sandwiches & a full-service bar, plus outdoor seating & vintage video games.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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