OutdoorDayton.com is a collaborative effort to showcase the vibrant outdoor scene of the Greater Dayton, Ohio Region to the world. Come explore with us and GET OUT & LIVE!
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About Dayton
Known as the Birthplace of Aviation, Dayton features a fantastic array of big city amenities coupled with midwestern charm and hospitality. When you visit our city, you’ll find great attractions and historical sites, fantastic arts venues, a thriving downtown area, beautiful parks, a variety of sporting sites and fabulous shopping and dining all along the Great Miami Riverway and throughout the region.
Dayton Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.daytoncvb.com/
VIBRANT CULTURE
#2 Mid Size City for Arts
http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2012/06/dayton-among-top-arts-destination.html?page=all
Active Outdoor Community
http://www.outdoordayton.com/
Rich History
http://www.daytonhistory.org/
ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
National Geographic-Americans are flocking to trails (July 2020)
https://www.nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic-Visit America’s Newest Adventure Capital (August 2019)
https://www.nationalgeographic.com
Outside Magazine Best Rebirth of the American Dream (July 2017)
https://www.outsideonline.com/2193631/best-towns-2017
Bicycle Friendly Community and Businesses
https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/bfareportcards/BFC_Spring_2019_ReportCard_Dayton_OH.pdf
Home to Region’s largest Outdoor Lifestyle Events
https://www.metroparks.org/things-to-do/active-outdoors/
Nation’s Largest Paved Trail Network
http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/
Community Olympic Development-Dayton Regional Rowing
https://www.daytonlocal.com/blog/community/dayton-home-to-nations-first-community-olympic-development-program-for-rowing.asp
Outside Magazine Best Towns Honorable Mention (2015)
http://www.outsideonline.com/1979151/best-towns-wild-card-round-honorable-mentions#slide-5
CONVENIENT ACCESS
Crossroads of America (I-70/I-75)
http://daytoncvb.com/about/transportation/
Nearly 6 million people can reach Dayton in 3 hours by air or car
http://daytoncvb.com/meet/top-10-reasons-to-meet-in-dayton/
Contact info
- If you wish to contact us, please e-mail outdoors@metroparks.org