Guidebook for Dayton
Drinks & Nightlife
The Century Bar
18 S Jefferson StNamed Among Best Bourbon Bars in the Nation
An impressive selection of wines, a cooled beer cave with specialty and local beers, and a large liquor selection
Arrow Wine & Spirits
2950 Far Hills AveAn impressive selection of wines, a cooled beer cave with specialty and local beers, and a large liquor selection
Oregon Express
336 E 5th StLive music on the weekends, great pizza and a roof patio
Blind Bob's
430 East 5th StreetStuffed burgers and local music
Great for local music and known for their food truck rallies.
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Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E 4th StGreat for local music and known for their food truck rallies.
Local music on the weekends and a selection of high quality meats/organic food that is hard to come by in other bars
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The Trolley Stop
530 E 5th StLocal music on the weekends and a selection of high quality meats/organic food that is hard to come by in other bars
Parks & Nature
Glen Helen Ecology Institute
405 Corry StThe Narrows Reserve Nature Center
2575 Indian Ripple RdRiverScape MetroPark
237 E Monument AveStubbs Park Amphitheater
255 W Spring Valley PikeCooper Park
A great spot to enjoy a book or sit under the trees in the heart of downtown
Entertainment & Activities
The Neon
130 E 5th StIndependent films and a full service bar with reasonable pricing
The Dayton Dragons are the feeder team for the Cincinnati Reds
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Fifth Third Field
220 N Patterson BlvdThe Dayton Dragons are the feeder team for the Cincinnati Reds
Food Scene
I recommend getting crepes and trying some of our local honey
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2nd Street Market
600 E 2nd StI recommend getting crepes and trying some of our local honey
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
515 Wayne AveDublin Pub
300 Wayne AveNamed among the top Irish pubs in the nation
Corner Kitchen
613 E 5th StThis is a higher end restaurant
Great small plates, wines, and a nice patio with a great bartender
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Lily's Bistro
329 E 5th StGreat small plates, wines, and a nice patio with a great bartender
Press Coffee Bar
257 Wayne AveNamed one of the Top Coffee Shops in the Nation
$5 breakfast sandwiches every weekday morning, vegan food options, and great coffee
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Ghostlight Coffee
1201 Wayne Ave$5 breakfast sandwiches every weekday morning, vegan food options, and great coffee
Great local coffee and cigar shop. This branch opens early and serves the best to-go breakfast food in the city.
Boston Stoker Coffee Co.
34 W 2nd StGreat local coffee and cigar shop. This branch opens early and serves the best to-go breakfast food in the city.
Set in an iconic, historic diner, Arepas are a great to-go food and a taste of Colombia that isn't available anywhere else in town (except their Kettering Location of course)
Arepas & Co Colombian Comfort Food
416 E 3rd StSet in an iconic, historic diner, Arepas are a great to-go food and a taste of Colombia that isn't available anywhere else in town (except their Kettering Location of course)
Set in an old urban warehouse, this brewery features 40 local taps, pizza, and subs with a great outdoor seating space
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The Dayton Beer Company (Downtown)
41 Madison StSet in an old urban warehouse, this brewery features 40 local taps, pizza, and subs with a great outdoor seating space
Essentials
Dorothy Lane Market
2710 Far Hills AveA local store with high end wines and foods
Wall to wall beers and a selection of liquor. Belmont goes out of their way to stock every beer they can legally bring to Ohio.
Belmont Party Supply
2621 Smithville RdWall to wall beers and a selection of liquor. Belmont goes out of their way to stock every beer they can legally bring to Ohio.
Walgreens
1542 Wayne AveArts & Culture
The Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton
260 Oak StreetSightseeing
See Air Force one, many former NASA ships without an admission cost
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National Museum of the United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz StSee Air Force one, many former NASA ships without an admission cost
Dayton is home of the Wright Brothers, and Carillon reenacts their time in Dayton. The property includes a brewery that serves old-fashioned beer (non-carbonated) and great food
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Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon BlvdDayton is home of the Wright Brothers, and Carillon reenacts their time in Dayton. The property includes a brewery that serves old-fashioned beer (non-carbonated) and great food
Give them a call to check the times they're offering a tour of the distillery! It's very interesting.
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Belle of Dayton Distillery
122 Van Buren StGive them a call to check the times they're offering a tour of the distillery! It's very interesting.