5 Things You Must Do in Dayton

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Dayton, Ohio could be considered the home of the invention with more patents being awarded per capita than any other place in the country. Some inventions are as mundane as pop top beverage cans and stepladders while some, such as the waterproof cell phone and the aircraft supercharger, are more high tech. With its rich history of invention, here are five things you must do while in Dayton.

1. Visit the Carillon Historical Park. Learn the background of the inventions and innovations born in Dayton as well as the history of the city.  For more information on the Park click on the link.

2. Tour the SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park. Situated on the banks of the Great Miami River, this recreated Indian village offers tours of the grounds as well as ongoing archaeological digs.  For more information on Sunwatch click on the link.

3. Take a stroll in The Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark. Enjoy more than 500 species of trees and shrubs, a water garden, rock garden as well as a butterfly house and garden.  For more information on the Arboretum click on the link.

4. See the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Check out over 300 aircraft used in World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War as well as many presidential aircraft. You can also enjoy a film in the IMAX Theater, learn the history of flight in the United States and see uniforms worn by members of the Air Force.

5. Enjoy works of art at the Dayton Art Institute. This institute is home to more than 20,000 pieces of artwork with some dating back 5,000 years.