Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is a city of 136,579 people in Greene County, Ohio, founded in 1796.
Why visit Dayton
Townapedia lists 86 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 156 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fraze Pavilion, Rose Music Center, First Lutheran Church and Patterson Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Dayton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dayton
Dayton is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is the
From the Wikipedia article Dayton, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Fraze Pavilion
Cinema and theater · 6.5 mi
Outdoor theater in Kettering, Ohio, United States
Rose Music Center
Cinema and theater · 7.5 mi
Open-air theater in Huber Heights, Ohio, United States
Schuster Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Performing arts center in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks86
First Lutheran Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church building in Ohio, United States of America
Patterson Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Stivers School for the Arts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
High school in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
1313 E 5Th St, Dayton
40 West 4th Centre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
331 ft, 22-story office skyscraper located in Dayton, Ohio
Antioch Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Aullwood House and Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Ausenbaugh-McElhenny House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
House in Ohio, United States of America
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Benjamin F. Kuhns Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic commercial building in Dayton, Ohio
Biltmore Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic hotel in Dayton, Ohio, US
Central Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Human settlement in Dayton, Ohio, United States of America
Centre City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Charles F. Kettering House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
74 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes156
Table 33
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
130 West 2nd Street
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Bigby Coffee
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
418 Warren Street, Dayton
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Butter Cafe
Restaurant · American, Burger · 3.0 mi
1106 Brown Street
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00; Mo 08:00-14:00; PH closed
Dragon City
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.0 mi
1048 South Smithville Road, Dayton
Mo-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Hickory Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.0 mi
1082 Brown Street, Dayton
We-Su 15:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 15:00-22:00
Marion's Piazza
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.7 mi
711 Shroyer Road, Dayton
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
503 East First Street, Dayton
Su-Th 11:00-02:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00
Olive Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.8 mi
44 West 3rd Street
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; PH closed
Brixx Ice Company
Restaurant · Bar And Grill · 1.7 mi
500 East 1st Street, Dayton
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
144 more on the map.
History
Dayton was founded on April 1, 1796, by 12 settlers known as the Thompson Party. They traveled in March from Cincinnati up the Great Miami River by pirogue and landed at what is now St. Clair Street, where they found two small camps of Native Americans. Among the Thompson Party was Benjamin Van Cleve, whose memoirs provide insights into the Ohio Valley's history. Two other groups traveling overland arrived several days later. The oldest surviving building is Newcom Tavern, which was used for various purposes, including housing Dayton's first church, which is still in existence.
In 1797, Daniel C. Cooper laid out Mad River Road, the first overland connection between Cincinnati and Dayton, opening the "Mad River Country" to settlement. Ohio was admitted into the Union in 1803, and the village of Dayton was incorporated in 1805 and chartered as a city in 1841. The city was named after Jonathan Dayton, a captain in the American Revolutionary War who signed the U.S. Constitution and owned a significant amount of land in the area. In 1827, construction on the Dayton–Cincinnati canal began, which provided a better way to transport goods from Dayton to Cincinnati and contributed significantly to Dayton's economic growth during the 1800s.
From the History section of Dayton, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship230
Sacred Heart Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
217 West 4th Street
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Church · 1.6 mi
125 North Wilkinson Street
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries91
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Acade
School · 1.9 mi
1416 W Riverview Ave, Dayton
Healthcare15
Five Rivers Health Center - Edgemont Campus
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
721 Miami Chapel Road, Dayton
Planned Parenthood Dayton Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
224 North Wilkinson Street, Dayton
Dayton Children's Outpatient Behacioral Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
700 East 1st Street, Dayton
Map of Dayton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dayton Mcd (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Greene County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Shiloh 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Riverside 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Kettering 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Trotwood 7 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Huber Heights 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Vandalia 7 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Beavercreek 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Englewood 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- West Carrollton 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Clayton 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gayle B. Price Jr. Suspension Bridge, Dayton OH - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dayton Pullman trolley bus at Keowee & Leo, 1968, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Dayton, Ohio - Large Letter Postcard (4944483355), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church, Forest Avenue and Grand Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53627725200, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church, Forest Avenue and Grand Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53626387382, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church, Forest Avenue and Grand Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53627280376, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church, Forest Avenue and Grand Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Miami River Bike Trail ^25 to Dayton OH - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53628534936, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53628533946, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53628534256, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Dayton from Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53628534546, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53627643457, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53627644517, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Greater Love Fellowship Church, Superior Avenue and Grafton Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53626380967, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Greater Love Fellowship Church, Superior Avenue and Grafton Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53627274646, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Greater Love Fellowship Church, Superior Avenue and Grafton Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53626380547, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Greater Love Fellowship Church, Superior Avenue and Grafton Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53627274181, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dayton - Hosier and Jones Houses (OHPTC) - 27557658534, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Greater Love Fellowship Church, Superior Avenue and Grafton Avenue, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dayton Masonic Center, Riverview Avenue and Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53628539036, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53628539106, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dayton Masonic Center, Riverview Avenue and Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH - 53628539016, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stivers High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Mary's Hall, University of Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Montgomery County Courthouse - Dayton, Ohio (2021), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fifth and Jackson in Oregon, Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- KuhnsBuilding, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Conover Building in Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- DaytonFireStation14, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Dayton Art Institute, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DaytonArcade, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- 1904WrightFlyer, Wright Brothers, Public domain
- Lindsey Building - Dayton, Ohio (2008), Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- IsaacPollackHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eagles Building in Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- FirstLutheranDayton, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- EdwinSmithHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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