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title: "A Guide to Dayton: 9 places to visit"
description: Read our Guide to Dayton for some go-to spots in the Dayton region.
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# [A Guide to Dayton: 9 places to visit](https://blog.altafiber.com/guidetodayton)

 Written by [Sam S.](https://blog.altafiber.com/author/sam) | Jul 13, 2022 3:15:00 PM

Cincinnati has wonderful dining options, hotels, and sports — but another city filled with new restaurants, local sports teams, shopping, and more is only about an hour away... Dayton! altafiber has not only expanded our consumer and business services into Dayton, but has opened our office and store at [230 Webster Street. ](https://www.cincinnatibell.com/store-landing-pages/dayton)Check out other places to visit near Dayton, Ohio in this Guide to Dayton below.

***Restaurants and Shops***

1. [Dublin Pub ](https://www.dubpub.com/)across from the Oregon District  
   Transforming from a gas station in 1997, this historical Irish pub is a popular spot for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks. Enjoy trivia on Tuesday nights, too!
2. [Trolley Stop](https://trolleystopdayton.com/) in the Oregon District  
   Exploring the unique retail shops in the Oregon District? Stop by the Trolley Stop for great food, music, and a game of pool.
3. [Dorothy Lane Market](https://www.dorothylane.com/) in Kettering, OH  
   Beginning as a farmers stand in 1948, this market has made its mark in Dayton with a wide assortment of fresh produce, flowers, Naples-style pizza, coffee, and more. And you must try everyone's favorite dessert, Killer Brownies, while there!
4. [The Greene Town Center](https://www.thegreene.com/) in Beavercreek, OH  
   This outdoor mall features over 65 shops and 25 restaurants. The Greene also holds events like Goat Yoga and concerts.

***Outdoor and Indoor Activities***

1. [Two Social](https://www.2socialdayton.com/) in Downtown Dayton  
   Don't miss out on this new full-service bar with axe throwing, Bocce Ball, a gaming wall (with Super Smash Bros!), and more.
2. [Fraze Pavilion](https://fraze.com/) in Kettering, OH  
   Check out this outdoor amphitheater to enjoy artists like Chase Rice and events like Bacon Fest.
3. [Levitt Pavilion](https://levittdayton.org/) in Downtown Dayton  
   On a budget? Bring your own drinks, snacks, and lawn chairs to enjoy free concerts each week at Levitt Pavilion this summer.<https://www.2socialdayton.com/>
4. [Carillon Park](https://www.daytonhistory.org/visit/dayton-history-sites/carillon-historical-park/) in Carillon, OH  
   Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum that shares the amazing stories of how Dayton changed the world. Stop by Carillon Brewing Company after, the only brewery in the nation that is in a museum! It offers a glimpse into 1850s-era Dayton through the authentically prepared food and drink of the times.
5. [Day Air Ballpark ](https://www.milb.com/dayton)in Downtown Dayton  
   Grab a hotdog and some peanuts to cheer on the Dayton Dragons as they play Minor League Baseball.

To get a further glance into these spots, check out our Guide to Dayton video on[ Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf9XA1hApW5/) or [TikTok. ](https://www.tiktok.com/@altafiber/video/7119892791630531883?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1)We encourage everyone to support these small businesses by taking a day trip to Dayton this summer. Then let us know what your favorite spot was! Learn about what services are available near Dayton and more on our commitment to the region at the button below.

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