CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS / INTRODUCTION

Newcomers to Greater Dayton will find local and regional entertainment venues designed with family fun in mind, including one of the nation’s finest theme parks and a nationally renowned zoo in nearby Cincinnati. Dayton is the celebrated “Birthplace of Aviation,” with wonderful sites and venues displaying the history of flight. Interactive museums, exhilarating water parks, state park resorts, and a host of outdoor activities ensure memorable experiences for families. Many of the attractions are as whimsical and entertaining as the kids themselves. Newcomers will soon discover that families and Greater Dayton go together like ice cream and giggles.