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Wegerzyn Gardens Horticultural Center
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
Informational exhibits and programs are standard at this center, which was founded in 1973 by Benjamin Wegerzyn. Meticulously manicured gardens and lawns comprise the center, and visitors can browse a Victorian garden, a children's discovery garden, and a garden designed to mimic ones characteristic of America's...
Carriage Hill Metropark & Historical Farm
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 7800 E Shull Rd, Dayton, OH 45424
An educational experience awaits children and adults alike in this vast, 900-acre park. In addition to a working farm that demonstrates what it was like to live in the 1880s, this park also offers a number of recreational activities. Visitors are encouraged to appreciate the natural surroundings while hunting,...
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1200 St, Rte 40, Taylorsville, OH 45377
Historic ruins and the Great Miami River make this park unique among others in the area. Fishing, picnicking, hiking, and canoeing are popular pastimes within the large, 1,300-acre park. Special places of interest include local portions of the Buckeye Trail, which (in its entirety) encircles Ohio; the Miami-Erie...
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449-3415
There are 180 acres of land awaiting nature enthusiasts in this pleasant park. Walking trails navigate their way through different landscapes, beautifully manicured gardens are available for guests to admire, and guided tours are available upon request. The public is invited throughout the year to learn more about...
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1000 Aullwood Rd, Dayton, OH 45414-1129
Over 300 acres of varied landscape make up this natural haven, which was the very first nature center in this area of the US. In addition to prairie land, meadows, and woodlands, the park also contains a functioning farm. The flora, fauna, and agriculture found here have made this a wonderful educational experience...
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, OH 45431
If you are looking for a fun, wholesome way to spend an afternoon alone or with friends or family, Eastwood Metropark is the place to go. Lakes, lagoons, ponds and rivers provide opportunities to engage in any number of water sports. Trails wind throughout the land, offering walkers and joggers a variety of scenic...
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 4361 National Rd, Butler Twp, Dayton, OH 45414
More than 1,500 acres wait to be explored within this massive park. Trails devoted to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and walking cover 12-plus miles and offer picturesque views of lakes, waterfalls, meadows, and forests. Many people take advantage of local terrain for water sports like canoeing and fishing....
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 6910 Boomershine Rd, Germantown, OH 45327-8579
Boating, fishing, picnicking, and birding are among the popular pastimes available at this 1400-acre park. Boardwalks and trails wind through rich natural surroundings for mile upon mile, revealing an abundance of scenic views. Additional attractions include an underground nature center with informative exhibits and a...
Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 219 Paul Lawrence Dunbar St, Dayton, OH 45401
This Italianate-style home belonged to the renowned African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar and his family overcame many difficulties. His parents were freed Kentucky slaves, and Dunbar himself battled tuberculosis his entire life. Furnishings, articles of clothing, and original works on display illustrate...
Category: Parks - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409
You can't miss the entrance to this historical park – it's marked by a 151-foot tall bell tower with 57 bells that ring every hour. The park itself is on 65 acres of land that house a number of historic buildings, such as Newcom Tavern, a log cabin that is one of the Dayton's oldest buildings. Additional highlights...
