Air Force Museum

The National Museum of the United States Air Force has aircraft from throughout the history of flight as well as space flight exhibits.  It's the largest aviation museum in the world.  The most recent addition is a Hanoi Taxi.  Museum admission and parking is free (what a bonus).

In town on Friday?  The summer “Behind the Scenes” tours are free and last from 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday.   Space is limited, so advance registration is required.

Strictly speaking, Paramount's King's Island is closer to Cincinnati than to Dayton.  But if you're an amusement park aficionado, especially if you're fond of roller coasters, this is a great amusement park.

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Okay, the name is quite a mouthful--and so is the museum.  It is both an Ohio animal zoo and a children's museum.  exhibits include a grocery store, a boat building area, a climbing area, and an otter habitat.  Be sure to check out the falcon cam!

Looking for a water park?  Splash Morraine has a wave pool, water slides, kiddie area, and a lazy river.

The Wright B Flyer hangar has free admission.  Their goal is to honor the Wright brothers, who brought flight to the world.  As some people have been known to point out, Kitty Hawk had the beach, but Dayton had the brains!

Regional Artists, Yeck College Artists exhibit will be on display, as will Photography Past/Forward: Aperture at Fifty.