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Dayton, OH
Best Historic Sites (Attractions & Activities)
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Carillon Historical Park |
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1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton 45409 • 937-293-2841 |
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Description:
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 include a one-room schoolhouse, the Wright Flyer III (the Wright brothers' first real operating flying machine), and an exhibit of antique automobiles. |
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User Rating: 9.5 / 10
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Covered Bridges Tour |
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1 Blue Pride Dr Brookville High School, Brookville 45309 |
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BROOKVILLE. One of the yearly event rides hosted by the Dayton Cycling Club, this excursion to view regional covered bridges takes place at 8am on an early-summer Saturday. Riders can cover the amount of terrain they choose, from 23 miles and two bridge visits up to 105 miles and 10 bridges. Marked routes and maps are provided, but bikers must supply their own food and drink (there are plenty of shops and stores along the way) and repair and emergency supplies. |
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Hawthorn Hill |
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901 Harmon Ave, Oakwood 45419 • 937-293-2841 |
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OAKWOOD. This distinctive, Georgian-style mansion was built by the Wright Brothers (of aviation fame) and their sister. The three made an agreement to live together in the house for the remainder of their lives and never to wed. Orville, however, was the only sibling to carry out the pledge. Wilbur passed away before the house was completed, and Katherine married in 1926. The home is not presently open to the public – it's used to house visiting dignitaries – but folks may observe the historic property and its namesake hawthorn trees from the road. |
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Historic Clifton Mill |
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75 Water St, Clifton 45316 • 937-767-5501 |
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This old working gristmill is located along and powered by the Little Miami River. Since it was first built in 1802, the mill has endured two devastating fires and many years of deprivation. Robert Heller revived the lifeless mill, which is now one of the city's dominant attractions. Visitors can participate in guided tours of the six-story mill to get a better understanding of how it grinds flour and cornmeal. Pies, breads, spices, and syrups are sold in the Clifton Mill store, and breakfast and lunch are available in the mill restaurant. |
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Miamisburg Mound |
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Mound Ave, Miamisburg • 800-686-6124 |
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After much investigation, archaeologists have come to the conclusion that this 65-foot tall knoll hill is a burial mound constructed by the Adena Indians sometime between 800-1000 AD. The biggest of its type in Ohio, the mound is now surrounded by 37 acres of parkland. Sightseers enjoy the magnificent views from the crown, which may be reached by climbing 116 steps from base to summit. The park is located off SR 725, one mile south of exit 44. |
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Oregon Historic District |
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E 5th St, Dayton 45405 |
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Description:
In 1965, the Montgomery County Landmark Committee acknowledged the Oregon District as the oldest neighborhood in Dayton. Today, the refurbished homes that line the streets show structural designs that date between 1830 and 1910. Visitors to the district enjoy seeing the Federal, Victorian, and Queen Anne period homes; there are many charming shops and dining establishments in the area as well. The neighborhood is bordered by 5th St on the north, Patterson Blvd on the west, Wayne Ave on the east, and SR35 on the south. |
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Patterson Homestead |
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1815 Brown St, Dayton 45409 • 937-222-9724 |
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This historic, federal-style farmhouse was once home to the esteemed Colonel Robert Patterson. In addition to being a respected veteran of the Revolutionary War, Patterson was also the founder of Lexington, Kentucky. Colonel Patterson's grandsons, Frank and John, followed in their grandfather's footsteps by residing here, as well. The grandsons are well known for founding the National Cash Register (better recognized as NCR) Corp. |
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Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial |
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219 Paul Lawrence Dunbar St, Dayton 45401 • 800-860-0148 |
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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 Dunbar's inspiring "rags to riches" life story. The first state memorial to honor an African American, the Dunbar House offers insights into not only the lives of its former occupants, but into American life in general. |
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Sun Watch Indian Village |
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2301 W River Rd, Dayton 45418 • 937-268-8199 |
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Description:
In the 1200s, the Native American Fort Ancients tribe settled here, but it wasn't until the 1960s when excavation workers were beginning a sewage treatment plant project that the site was uncovered. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the site has been preserved and gradually refurbished, and now offers a fascinating look into US prehistory. A trail weaves through and around the partially reconstructed village, giving a good overview of this ancient tribe. Artifacts and exhibits detailing the archaeology of the village help to give visitors a more complete picture of Fort Ancient culture. |
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Taylorsville Metropark |
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1200 St, Rte 40, Taylorsville 45377 • 937-275-7275 |
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TAYLORSVILLE. 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 Canal, a large manmade trench that facilitated water transportation in the mid-19th century; and the remains of a once-busy, 19th-century village called Tadmor. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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