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Dayton, OH
Best Sightseeing (Attractions & Activities)
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Hawthorn Hill |
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901 Harmon Ave, Oakwood 45419 • 937-293-2841 |
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Description:
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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Miamisburg Mound |
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Mound Ave, Miamisburg • 800-686-6124 |
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Description:
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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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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Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum |
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118 Woodland Ave, Dayton 45409 • 937-228-3221 |
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Description:
Originally opened in 1843, the 200-acre Woodland Cemetery is one of the largest garden-type cemeteries in the country, and boasts over 3000 trees. About 100,000 monuments dot the rolling landscape; the chapel, which features beautiful Tiffany windows, office and entrance gate are on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of Dayton's significant historical figures rest here, including Orville and Wilbur Wright, Col. Edward Deeds, C.J. McLin Jr, and the Kettering and Patterson families. Other notables: humorist Erma Bombeck, poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and the Owen Stanley family, gypsy queens and kings from England. The office has an audiotaped tour that visitors may borrow. |
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