First stop at a restaurant in Dayton to get rid of our hunger pangs in this neighborhood. The…read moreOregon District includes one of the earliest surviving combinations of commercial and residential architecture in Dayton. The brick streets and lanes in this 12 square block area populated with art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee houses. They are some cool graffiti walls which makes a great background for pictures.

I love it here, so like the French Quarter in my beloved NOLA. But smaller, much smaller. Cute…read morelittle boutiques, bar, restaurants, and adult shops. On my last visit, we discovered a balcony that looks over everything. And many of the restaurants/bars have patios. I walk by the olden day adult boutiques, but is that is your thing do go in. I would rather go to one of the breweries and sample a Dayton Beer. On Sunday's you can find Bloody Mary bars. I think I'll head down there tomorrow...

Cool, quirky, and quaint - Yellow Springs is definitely worth a stop if you're in Southwest Ohio…read more We drove up from Dayton over Memorial Day weekend, and had a great time walking around and exploring some of the small artisan and hippie shops. Even when it's busy, there's plenty of parking to be found. Some of the main lots were full, but we managed to find a free spot just off of the main road. Bring your walking shoes! Even though it's a small village, you can definitely spend a few hours perusing all that they have to offer. There's a few cute little eateries, and if you fancy a beer, you should definitely check out Yellow Springs Brewing. Many spots are also dog-friendly, if you want to bring your furry friend along for the fun. You should also plan to make the short drive up to Young's Jersey Dairy for some of the best ice cream around.

Yellow Springs Ohio derives it's name from it's high iron concentration in the water which stains…read morematerials in the environment yellow and red. The Shawnee Native Americans visited this area for centuries thinking that the waters had medicinal properties. Founded in 1825 by William Mills and 100 other families who were followers of Robert Owns, a religious leader seeking to build a Utopian community, Yellow Springs has retained that utopian tradition. Antioch College noted for it's abolitionist history and human rights initiatives is located here. Today the town is the home of poets, university professors, artists. musicians and nature lovers. Dave Chappelle has a home here. Loretta Scott King and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine have lived here as well. The town has an artistic ambiance reflected in it's color schemes, business properties and even it's trash cans. It is home to the largest LGBT community in Ohio. Other attractions in Yellow Springs are Young's Dairy Farm, John Bryan State Park, Glen Helen and Clifton Mills Nature Preserve.

Fun time. Free. Parked in water street garage around 5:30pm on Saturday and garage had…read moreavailability. $10 event parking. Plenty of events, merch, food, drink options. Reasonably priced.

No matter your nationality the Dayton Irish Association throws a fantastic party at the Dayton…read moreCelctic Fest! They have beer, food, vendors, & music to entertain all ages!

Beautiful, hidden gem!! Great spot for a walk, if you're in the area. Greene County has so many…read morespots worth checking out, not sure why I/we haven't been here before. Some boardwalk, some grass trail, all easy and scenic. Tons of wildflowers while I was there early August, and tons of bird calls to ID... Trails aren't too well marked, but unless you're like me (little to no sense of direction!!) you can't get lost... ENJOY!!!

I was looking for some place new to visit. There are lots of places around here, including the…read moregreat MetroParks systems that Dayton developed and maintains. Since I had been to couple of Greene County Parks in the past, I figured that I would see if I could get some guidance from their website. Frankly, this was an OK approach but their website needs some more work regarding description of the individual parks. What attracted me to this park was the wetland and the boardwalks. This was a great place to be on a cool, cloudy Saturday morning in April. It had rained in the last few days. The trees were full of birds singing at full throat, and there signs of wildlife all about. In addition to the animal tracks, there were obvious signs of beaver activity (appropriate given that Beaver Creek runs through the park). I could have stayed there all morning, checking things out. There are two obvious downsides to this place. First, the trail(s) is only a little more than a mile long. If you are coming for a long (or a "fitness) hike, this is not the place for you. The majority of the trail is in the woods, and there is only a small section in the prairie section. The sign there says that more trail will be added in the future. Second, as is the problem with most of the parks in the area, you can here road noise while you are in the park. Of course, the park is easily accessible from the town of Beavercreek and surrounding areas, but you "pay the price" by being close to the road. But honestly, that faded into the background while I was listening to the birds and exploring. I am grateful every day that the local community supports these parks, for me and for the wildlife that many people would not otherwise experience. Go check it out... you'll enjoy it.

Stopped in for a solo lunch. They always have something new to me on the beer list. They have a…read moregood wine list and full bar as well. Today I chose a crock of French Onion soup and a sandwich. With my beer it was about $30. The soup is decent, the sandwich was really fresh and tasty. It was turkey and slaw, I wasn't sure of that combo and glad to say it works. Service is attentive, if it wasn't rainy hot and humid, I'd have sat on the patio. I've never had a bad experience here.

Went here with my girlfriend for dinner…read more We shared the Pretzel bites and I got a Chicken Parm sub. Inside was very nice, waitress was nice as well, and food was pretty solid. Not in a rush to go back, but definitely reccomend if downtown!

The staff is friendly. The price range is huge, you can fine both very affordable things as well as…read moremore expensive high end things. It has tons of different products from local artisans. There is sourdough, honey, antiques, refurnished furniture, mugs, home decore, paintings, paint and more! And they have a farmers market on Sunday from 12pm-3pm summer through October. I highly recommend

From the owner: More than 20 local Artisans displaying a variety of products and offering monthly classes:…read morerepurposed furniture, vintage style leather journals, glass dip pens, pottery, jewelry, wood signs, stained glass, plants, soaps, candles, leather purses, local raw honey, local maple syrups, pretzels, coffee and teas, vintage finds, glassware, laser engraved items, and so much more! Framed and matted photographs: alcohol ink, watercolors, mosaic glass, acrylics, and more

Impeccable flavors in their menu choices. Impeccable service as well. Their wine choices fit the…read morecuisine varieties. My wife had the lobster ravioli, served in carbonera sauce, and exclaimed to me that she could taste the lobster! I had the portebello ravioli, served in marinara sauce, and had the same experience. Both dishes' flavors were true to their menu titles. The Italian red, Truffle Hunter LEDA, chosen accented entre flavors wonderfully. Service was noteworthy of the quality of food and drink served. Our dinner enjoyment warrented buying both chefs a treat of thei choicesas well as an appropriate tip. I add that the owner, Myra, was a pleasure to speak with and, should "you" dine there and speak with her, ask her about her origins and obvious successes in life.

Slammed by 11:30AM Monday…read more Lots of restaurants are closed on Monday; Not Jimmy's. This fine small neighborhood restaurant offers great food to a dedicated audience. Kudos to Server and Chefs. Our long-time server may deserve the Best in Dayton award. She navigates tables and orders with great ease. Jimmy's does an great take-out order, and this is compounded with a full lunch time service. Lots of pizzas and takeout to go, and somehow orders come out in +/_ 20 minutes. Highly recommend, but Not on Mondays.

What a lovely town! Been here a couple times through the bike trail, but mainly passing through…read moreheading to Yellow Springs. The locals are very nice . Peaceful and quiet area.

I moved to Xenia from the neighboring city of Beavercreek in 2006. I absolutely love living here…read more It's quiet, but not too quiet. The people here are wonderful, It has all the shopping and restaurants I want, and it's in the perfect location, close to Dayton and Cincinnati. I hope to stay here for a long time.

This is a fun mosaic located near the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. It is…read morebrightly colored and eye-catching and depicts the Wright Brothers in front of a building with a bicycle and the Wright Flyer. There are additional smaller objects hidden within the image that can be searched for, many related to the Wright Brothers or aviation, making it a great match for its location.