Restaurants within walking distance
Jay’s Seafood
225 E. 6th St.
222-2892
Upscale dining known for their excellent seafood and excellent selection of wines. Jay’s offers special "wine and food pairing dinners" about once a month. Why not book your stay in conjunction with a great culinary event such as this?
www.jays.com
Thai-9
11 Brown St.
222-3227
As the name states, their specialty is Thai cuisine, and in addition they offer a fresh sushi bar. When you order your entree, you are able to specify how spicy you want your dish on a scale of zero to nine.
www.thai9restaurant.com
The Trolley Stop
530 E. 5th St.
461-1101
Relaxed pub atmosphere with an outdoor, French Quarter style patio for seasonal outdoor dining. Live music many nights.
www.trolleystopdayton.com
Pacchia
410 E. 5th St.
341-5050
Enjoy intimate, upscale dining in the 50-seat restaurant, Pacchia Prima. For a less formal dining experience, visit their jazz room, offering live music, small plates, desserts and drinks. Their newly remodeled espresso bar offers a variety of coffee drinks and carry-out wine sales.
www.pacchia.com
Gregory's
139 N. Main St.
443-2900
Casual yet classy atmosphere. The family-owned cocktail lounge serves a large variety of appetizers and desserts. Its most impressive feature is the grand piano which rotates two outstanding pianists (live music from 7pm to midnight most evenings), as well as a player piano feature for nonstop music. Seating is available at the bar, around the piano, and at several couches located throughout the bar. A great place to stop in to kick off the evening before a show at the Victoria Theatre or after a performance at the Schuster Center.
Oregon Express
336 E. 5th St.
223-9205
Offers a friendly, neighborhood tavern atmosphere with live music on weekends. Their specialty item is their pizza, which happens to be discounted 25 percent on Monday through Wednesday.
Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave.
224-7822
The name says it all—the food is Irish, the atmosphere, noisy and fun. Large variety of beers on tap and in the bottle, both foreign and domestic. Offers indoor and patio dining. Live music on the weekends.
www.dubpub.com
Coco's Bistro
515 Wayne Ave.
228-Coco
Enjoy their creative menu offerings in a modern, relaxed setting. Upscale enough for a special occasion. Comfortable enough for dining with old friends.
www.228coco.com
Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers
33 S. Jefferson St.
222-2337
Just 4 blocks away you’ll find the place to satisfy that craving for a big, juicy burger (1/3, 2/3 or full pound of beef is up to you), and a cold brew served in the bottle or with a frosty mug on the side.
Brixx Ice Company
500 E. First Street (across from 5/3rd Field)
222-2257
Downtown's real sports bar with patio dining, a view of the ball park, a wide variety of beers on tap, and a vast menu to satisfy any appetite.
www.brixxicecompany.com
Restaurants worth a short drive
Carmel’s Mexican Restaurant
1025 Shroyer Rd.
294-1261
A menu of Mex-American favorites, but the reason you go to Carmel’s is their Margaritas. Enjoy them in the restaurant, in the bar or on their patio when weather permits.
The Pine Club
1926 Brown St. (the "other" Brown St. in town)
228-7463
When Daytonians think "steak," they think "Pine Club." This is a cash-only establishment, though they are happy to set up a personal account for you.
Marion's Piazza
711 Shroyer Rd.
293-6991
Marion’s is a local institution here in Dayton. They are known for pizza their way, which is thin-crusted and crispy around the edges. Rinse it down with a pitcher of beer, a carafe of wine or a mug of soda-pop. Though they have other restaurants around the city, this is the original. The walls are covered with pictures of the stars who have eaten there and the order-counter bears the signatures of numerous famous people. Please note: Marion’s is a "cash only" establishment. No checks or credit cards, but they do have an ATM onsite.
Chipotle (pronounced "chip-OHT-lay")
1211 Brown St. (the "other" Brown St. )
222-2238
A burrito place that is taking the country by storm. If you don’t have them in your area yet, you will soon. They make burritos and tacos. That’s it. But they make them delicious and before your very eyes. For around $5 you are getting a meal and a doggie bag. Also offering beer and margaritas.
Nanking Inn
2627 S. Smithville Rd.
256-8555
In business for over 20 years, we are amazed that this restaurant is never full, though they do a bustling take-out business. They have a great atmosphere and terrific Chinese food. The owner, Albert Huang, will personally come to your table to welcome you most nights. Enjoy a glass of Academa plum wine with your General Tsao’s Chicken, honey chicken wings or sweet and sour pork.
Wine Gallery and Cafe
424 E. 3rd St. (corner of 3rd and Wayne)
224-9463
Dayton's only true wine bar. First choice for the wine-lover who enjoys good food in a casual atmosphere. Bring your appetite and your patience, as this isn't a quick "in and out" type of venue. Brian and his staff will do their best to take care of you. When we go, we sit at the bar—very fun to watch what the popular pours are on any given night. Appetizers are excellent. Sandwiches and entrees are tasty. Choose a glass or a flight from the artist's palette of red, white and blush wines, or special "mixed drinks." Beer and cocktails also available. Live easy-listening music on Saturday evenings.
Things to do within walking distance
Dayton Dragons Baseball (April through September)
5/3 Field on 1st Street
Enjoy baseball the way it is
meant to be experienced by spending a day or evening with the Dayton Dragons.
The Dragons are the Single A farm team of the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Games draw 8000+ fans on a regular basis, but a few tickets are always available
the day of the game. A complimentary tram may be picked up at the corner
of 5th and Brown St. that will take you right to the game.
www.daytondragons.com
Wiley's Comedy Niteclub
101 Pine St.
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 937-224-JOKE
Enjoy live comedy Thursday through Sunday nights. Headliners at Wiley's have
appeared on the Bob & Tom Show, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show and HBO.
Reservations recommended.
www.wileyscomedyclub.com
The Packard Museum
420 S. Ludlow St.
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Phone: 937.226-1710America's Packard Museum is the world's only restored
Packard Dealership operating as a museum, and only full-time museum dedicated
exclusively to the Packard Motor Car Company, it's products and philosophies.
www.americaspackardmuseum.org
Riverscape
Formerly Van Cleve Park, this popular park, found along the Great
Miami River in the heart of Downtown Dayton, is a hub of activities for all
ages — from
concerts to laser light and music shows, to pedal boats and even outdoor ice
skating in winter. Beautiful floral plantings, hanging baskets, and fountains
make RiverScape the Miami Valley’s favorite gathering place.
www.metroparks.org/_riverScape/parkOverview.aspx
The Schuster Center
Corner of Main St. and 2nd St.
Ticket Sales or Show Information :(937) 228-3630
The Schuster Center educates
and enriches lives by providing a world-class facility for the best in local,
national and international performing artists. Dayton Opera and the Dayton
Philharmonic Orchestra call the Schuster Center home, and it also showcases
the latest Broadway blockbusters. Additionally, a variety of local performing
arts treasures, such as the Dayton Ballet, will also make use of the facilities.
www.schustercenter.org
Second Street Public Market (open Thursday through Saturday)
2nd Street at Webster
Located in Downtown Dayton, this unique public market will tantalize your
senses with over 50 local farm, floral, food and gift vendors.
www.secondstreetpublicmarket.com
Victoria Theater
138 N. Main St
Phone: 937-228-3630
Victoria Theatre is home to many Dayton arts organizations
including Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), Dayton Philharmonic's
Chamber Series and The Muse Machine. The Victoria also plays host to the summer
film series "Ultra Cool Films," featuring all-time classic movies on
the big screen.
www.victoriatheater.com
Things to do worth a short drive
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Phone: 937-275-7431
www.boonshoftmuseum.com
Sunwatch Village
2301 West River Road
Phone: 937-268-8199
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is based on the understanding
that science is the process through which we come to understand our world,
and that play is the way children do science. Thus, we are a place where
play and learning come together so that visitors of all ages can explore
the wonders of the world. The Museum includes a host of places for adventure
- - That Kid's Playce, the Hall of the Universe, the Caryl D. Philips Space
Theater Oscar Boonshoft Science Central, EcoTrek, the Mead TreeHouse, Bieser
Discovery Center, Charles E. Exley, Jr. Wild Ohio Zoo, and two galleries
for temporary exhibits.
Our sister site, SunWatch Indian Village, brings to
life the 900 year old Fort Ancient culture. Here visitors of all ages can
experience the daily lives of these members of Dayton's first neighborhood.
www.sunwatch.org
Carillon Park
1000 Carrillon Blvd (off Patterson Blvd)
937-293-2841
A 65-acre outdoor museum with 20 historic exhibit buildings, and
the site of the 57-bell Deeds Carillon. Also exhibits the 1905 Wright Flyer
III, the world's first practical airplane.
www.carillonpark.org
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park North
Dayton, OH 45406–4700
Phone: 937-223-5277
Located about 10 minutes from Inn Port, DAI receives exciting
exhibits from around the world. Past exhibits have included Treasures of Ancient
Egypt, Chihuly Glass and the "Diana" exhibit.
www.daytonartinstitute.org
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Phone: 937-225-7705
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park commemorates
the work of Orville and Wilbur Wright in the Dayton, Ohio, area where the
brothers lived and worked, as well as the life and work of poet Paul Laurence
Dunbar. Historic sites at the park include the building which housed the
Wright Cycle Company and Wright and Wright Printing; Huffman Prairie Flying
Field; the 1905 biplane, Wright Flyer III; and the Paul Laurence Dunbar
State Memorial.
www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/aviation/daa.htm
Fraze Pavillion
Lincoln Park Boulevard
Phone: 937-296-3300
Just down the road in Kettering, some of the biggest names
in musical entertainment make a stop in the Miami Valley during the summer
months. The Fraze also plays host to numerous free events and festivals throughout
the summer.
www.fraze.com
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Located just 15 minutes away
via US 35 and I-675, Dayton is proud to be the home of the world's oldest
and largest aviation museum. Open 9am-5pm daily (admission is free), with over
300 aircraft and missiles on display, you will want to dedicate an entire
day to see it.
www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/
University of Dayton
Campus operator: 937-229-1000
As proud alums of UD, Jeff and I can't leave them
off the list. This Catholic university was founded by the Marianists in 1850
and is attended annually by over 10,000 students, approximately 6,500 of
whom are undergraduates. Whether you are coming for a college visit, want
to pick up a souvenir sweatshirt or go to a basketball game at UD Arena,
a visit to the campus of the University of Dayton and its surrounding area
is time well spent.
www.udayton.edu
