Montgomery district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Dayton

Dayton is a city in Montgomery district, Ohio, United States, home to about 140,599 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 32 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 churches. The must-see places are Sacred Heart Church (1 km), Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (5 km) and Woodland Park (6 km).

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Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Montgomery district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dayton at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 140,599
Coordinates
39.7589° N, 84.1916° W
Places within 50 km
131 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Dayton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dayton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Dayton

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dayton. The closest is Dayton's First Church Bell (1 km); the best-known is SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dayton

56 parks within 100 km of Dayton. The closest is Cooper Park (1 km); the best-known is Woodland Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dayton

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dayton. The closest is Wright Brothers (1 km); the best-known is Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Dayton

34 churches within 100 km of Dayton. The closest is Sacred Heart Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dayton

28 museums within 100 km of Dayton. The closest is The International Peace Museum (1 km); the best-known is National Museum of the United States Air Force (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dayton

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dayton. The closest is Middletown Sportsmen Club Dam (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dayton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dayton
  2. 6 km Woodland Park · park, Montgomery
  3. 5 km National Museum of the United States Air Force · museum, Montgomery
  4. 5 km Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park · nature spot, Montgomery
  5. 11 km SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park · heritage site, Montgomery
  6. 7 km Sacred Heart Church · church, Montgomery
  7. 0 km Back to Dayton

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How to reach Dayton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dayton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4957Dayton's First Church Bell (1 km)
    Parks3256Cooper Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1639Wright Brothers (1 km)
    Churches1234Sacred Heart Church (1 km)
    Museums1628The International Peace Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions215Second Street Market (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs112Middletown Sportsmen Club Dam (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Miami Valley (1 km)
    Temples13Christ Holy Temple (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al-Rahman Mosque - Islamic Society of Greater Dayton (2 km)
    Beaches & coast01The Beach at Adventure Landing (56 km)
    Treks01Skywalk (98 km)

    Dayton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dayton?

    Sacred Heart Church (church, about 1 km), Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Woodland Park (park, about 6 km), SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 7 km), National Museum of the United States Air Force (museum, about 9 km), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Mound (heritage site, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dayton?

    131 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 32 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dayton?

    Dayton's First Church Bell, about 1 km by road; East Second Street Historic District (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dayton?

    Cooper Park, about 1 km by road; Rivers Edge Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dayton?

    Wright Brothers, about 1 km by road; McKinley Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dayton?

    Start in Dayton, visit Woodland Park, then National Museum of the United States Air Force, then Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, then SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, then Sacred Heart Church, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dayton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Dayton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dayton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dayton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.