Across the river from downtown in Dayton, Ohio, perched on a hill overlooking the river, is the…read moreDayton Art Institute. This world class art museum has Long been a staple and destination in this region. There are several notable and significant wings within the museum. The Dicke Wing of American Art most important holdings of American art. The Patterson-Kettering Wing is an impressive collection of Asian art, including Japanese, Chinese, and Korean works. While the Berry Wing is home to significant and important works from Europe. in addition, there are works from Oceania, Africa, and the ancient world. Outdoors there is an impressive curated sculpture garden. Historically well funded, the Dayton Art Institute is a world class destination museum, and if you are an art lover, and in this region, it is a must visit location.

Kid K saw a sign for this on the highway. Somehow I had never been. We circled back after our…read moreevent, and wow. The building is impressive and well-laid-out. The collection is large and interesting, and varied. Plus, they have many interactive areas for kids. They had several scavenger hunts, a play area downstairs, plus a craft area upstairs. Kid K loved it. Well, she was creeped out by some of the older European paintings. She seems to lean more to modern art. We spent a couple of hours and could easily have stayed longer. Staff were uniformly great, helpful and patient and friendly. Price is reasonable. Many cool sculptures outside. When we went they were preparing for a wedding, and this is a good place for something like that. Definitely will be back.

This is an intriguing piece that is located in downtown Dayton across from RiverScape MetroPark…read more Its bright blue color draws you in. It is a blue painted stainless-steel sculpture that is in the shape of a water drop. The sculpture was commissioned by late Miami Conservancy District board member, Gayle Price and was made by Bryan Holden in 2013. IT was on display at his home until his family donated the sculpture to the MCD in 2015 after Price's passing. It is now on display at MCD's headquarters. The sculpture is 9 and a half feet high and has 3 main pieces, representing the three rivers that meet in Dayton, the Stillwater, Mad and the Great Miami. The 3 pieces come together at the top, forming the rain drop shape. Mexican river rock runs around the concrete base which has a sheen that makes the base appear wet. It is a very nice piece, but not very prominently displayed. It is kind of tucked away. Either way, I really like this piece. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I would start with the military memorial or RiverScape MetroPark to make a half to full day of your excursion.

3 floors of books! There's a coffee n snack shop at the main entrance too…read more They have cool seating and plugs to charge your electronics, meeting rooms, computers and probably a lot more. It's fantastic

What a lovely library! Full of art, lots of cozy places to sit and work, free parking. There are…read moresecurity guards roaming the building, but honestly... it is not remotely sketchy. Libraries have become a vital resource for people who need support. Go meet your neighbors!

This is a sculpture located in Dayton's wonderful RiverScape MetroPark. It is the work of Romain…read moreartist, Prince Monyo' Simon Mihailescu-Nasturel and is dedicated to the people and children of the Miami Valley. It is not a one of a kind though. There is a color version of this exact mural that the artist created, along with a bunch of similar pieces, that are located at Gallery Via Veneto in West Palm Beach, FL. I guess that one got the better assignment if you ask me. The sculpture was commissioned and dedicated by the Arnovitz family in memory of their family member, Tala Arnovitz. The sculpture is made of bronze and depicts 5 small children running in a line across while holding hands. The detail on the sculptures of the children are pretty good. One of the children has roller blades hanging from their shoulders and two others are wearing ball caps. The sculptures are set upon a cement base. The one on the far right has its own base for some reason. There is a bronze plaque on the ground next to the base that has the title of the sculpture and another that explains the sculptures dedication and names the artist. You cannot help but be happy when you are viewing this sculpture. It had me reminiscing about my good old childhood days. There is metered street parking available on the street adjacent to the park that the sculpture is located in and also in a reasonable walking distance. The parking is free after 6 PM and on weekends. I am not sure of the sculptures age, but it appears to be in fairly decent shape. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I would start with RiverScape MetroPark, which it is located in, the Military Memorial or Cooper Park to make a half to full day of your excursion.

This statue is located in front of the Main Branch of the Dayton Public Library. It is a nice…read morestatue that sits upon a pedestal and overlooks Cooper Park. The statue was dedicated in 1910 and is in great shape considering its age. They must do periodic maintenance on it. It does have the green tint to it like the Statue of Liberty that is caused by oxidation. The statue is standing on a stone pedestal high above the park. The sculpture depicts President Mckinley wearing a suit and long overcoat, with his right hand resting on an American flag which is draped over banded arrows and is left arm raised directly out in front of him, as if he is hailing. McKinley was an Ohio native and eventually became the Governor of the state and 25th president of the United States. He also served as an Ohio representative in Congress and a soldier in the Union Army. The bronze plaque on the pedestal reads as follows: To The Memory of William McKinley born Jan. 29th, 1843 died Sept. 14th, 1901 soldier in the Army of the Union representative in Congress Governor of Ohio President of the United States statesman, patriot, martyr a Christian gentleman whose sublime faith in his last moments was a crowning glory of a virtuous life this monument is a tribute by the Citizens of Dayton and the Children of its Schools "Nearer My God to Thee" It is interesting to note that over 11,000 local school children donated the $4,000 needed to build the statue. Metered street parking is available on the streets suroounding the park that the statue is located. The parking is free after 6PM and on weekends. This is a nice piece of Dayton history and a nice spot to visit. However, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I would start with Cooper Park, which it is located in, the Military Memorial or RiverScape MetroPark to make a half to full day of your excursion.

Went here with my kids over spring break and it was a great way to spend the day. We got there…read morearound 10am and parking was super easy. There's a lot of it, including handicap spots right up front. The museum is huge, way bigger than I expected, with two floors and different sections that go in order through history, which was really cool. It's also completely free to get in and park, which is a big plus. The kids loved the interactive exhibits, and the staff was really helpful and knew their stuff if you had questions. We grabbed food at the cafeteria and it wasn't bad at all. Definitely recommend, especially if you have kids and need something fun to do.

8.6/10 Had a good time going to this place solo. Very informational and I could stay here all day…read more Good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good

A comfortable and clean hotel located in downtown Dayton Ohio…read more The rooms are spacious. The hotel itself is located across the street from the Dayair baseball park. Because the hotel is located downtown do not expect it to be completely quiet. There is a parking garage across the street. You will need to download an app in order to use the parking garage

very disappointed- no microwave, no nightlight, heat / ac not working properly, hot water comes…read moreand goes, no privacy in bathroom due to heavy glass, sliding door, difficult to open or close, towel bar in shower. The front staff was extremely pleasant And helpful

This is a monument dedicated to Civil War Union soldiers. It was dedicated in 1884 and consists of…read morea large 73-foot high granite column and a 9 and a half foot bronze statue of a solider holding a rifle on top. The original statue was made of Italian marble, but had to be replaced due to deterioration. The sculpture was made in the likeness of Private George Washington Fair, a carpenter and bricklayer born in Dayton who served in the Union Army from 1861 to 1865. It's height is impressive and it is in relatively good shape, especially considering its age and that it was moved twice, once to and new location in 1948 to alleviate traffic and then back to its original location in 1991. There was a copper box containing documents of the time placed "within the granite bosom" of the monument during it 1884 dedication. They were removed in 1948 when the statue was moved. The documents included "copies of all daily and weekly newspapers of the day, the annual reports of the Board of Health and Police Department, a copy of the city directory for 1883 and a large color picture of the unveiling of the monument." I know, exciting stuff. The monument is located in the middle of the street, and has a little plaza with some seating connected to it. If you walk over there then just be careful. You have to cross a busy street. There is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance and there is a commercial parking garage located across the street. Definitely worth a look if you are in Dayton. I would probably couple it with a visit to the nearby Riverside Park to maximize your trip and make the most of your visit. FYI: A crowd of 100,000 people witnessed the dedication in 1883. Dayton's population was reported to be 40,000 at that time.

This large granite monument in downtown Dayton along the Miami River and Main Street is dedicated…read moreto the soldiers from Montgomery County who fought in the Civil War. The soldier holding the rifle at the top is Private George Washington Fair and he was originally made of Italian white marble when arrived in Dayton in 1884. He was recast in bronze when the statue was moved in 1948. Private Fair was a carpenter and bricklayer born in Dayton who mustered into the Union Army in 1861 and out in 1865. The column is 73 feet high. Stop by and give tribute. [Review 11473 overall, 1251 of 2019.]