DAYDESTINATION TON THE BIRTHPLACE OF AVIATION 2012 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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Climate Summary WELCOME TO DAYTON ...... 2 Month Avg. Daily Max. Temp Avg. Daily Min. Temp. Dec.–Feb. 37oF 21oF A DAY IN DAYTON ...... 3 March–May 61oF 41oF ATTRACTIONS ...... 4 June–Aug. 83oF 61oF Sept.–Nov. 64oF 44oF DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE Emergency & Non-Emergency Services NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK .....8 Dayton Fire Department 937/333-4500 ARTS & CULTURE ...... 9 Dayton Police Department 937/333-COPS Offices/Non-Emergency (2677) SHOPPING ...... 12 Emergency 911 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 937/225-4357 COMMUNITIES ...... 15 Important Phone Numbers OUTDOORS ...... 17 CONTENTS AAA Emergency Road Service 937/224-2841 Central Ohio Poison Center 800/222-1222 MAPS ...... 20 Dayton International Airport 937/454-8200 Dayton/Montgomery County Convention & 937/226-8211 DINING ...... 24 Visitors Bureau MEETING GUIDE ...... 31 Hospitals

The Children’s Medical Center 937/641-3000 ACCOMMODATIONS ...... 34 Dayton Children’s Springboro Outpatient 937/641-5725 Care Center CALENDAR OF EVENTS ...... 40 Good Samaritan Hospital 937/278-2612 Grandview Hospital & Medical Center 937/226-3200 DAYTON/MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS Kettering Memorial Hospital 937/298-4331 BUREAU, INC. Miami Valley Hospital 937/208-8000 1 Chamber Plaza, Suite A Miami Valley Hospital South 937/438-2400 Dayton, OH 45402-2400 Southview Hospital 937/439-6000 800/221-8235 • 937/226-8211 • Fax: 937/226-8294 www.daytoncvb.com Sycamore Hospital 937/866-0551 President/CEO: Jacquelyn Y. Powell 24-Hour Pharmacy Director of Marketing & Communications: Beverly Rose Director of Sales & Services: Anna Nash Kroger, 2917 W. Alex-Bell Rd., Dayton, 45459 937/294-7107 Controller/Director of HR: Bruce Stricker

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WELCOME TO DAYTON, OHIO, trails. The renowned Dayton Art Institute, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Carillon Historical the Birthplace of Aviation and so much more. Park and SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological The sky’s the limit for top-flight fun throughout Park are a few of the many attractions that make greater Dayton, located at the intersection of Dayton so appealing. The Dayton Dragons, a Class I-75 and I-70 — the crossroads of America. Here A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, pack Fifth Third two young innovators, Wilbur and Orville Wright, Field with entertainment that is always a home run. overcame the bounds of the Earth and taught the Unique shopping, dining and cultural experiences world to fly. In Dayton, you can trace the story of are not to be missed. The Dayton Ballet Company, aviation from its infancy in the Wright Brothers the Dayton Opera, the Victoria Theatre Association bicycle shop, along the 45 driving stops of the and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company offer Aviation Trail, at the sites of the Dayton Aviation outstanding cultural experiences to rival any city. Heritage National Historical Park, to the Wright- And with all our progress, our communities and Patterson Air Force Base featuring the latest our residents have maintained the warm, friendly innovations in aerospace technology. Midwestern charm and hospitality that makes you Dayton’s innovative spirit also is evident in our feel right at home. world-class attractions. The National Museum of We invite you to explore, to experience and to the United States Air Force is the world’s largest engage yourself in our community, and we pledge and oldest military aviation museum — and Ohio’s to do our best to make your stay here fun, exciting most visited free tourism attraction — featuring and memorable. Whether your visit to Dayton is for

WELCOME more than 360 aerospace vehicles, from hot business, pleasure, a family getaway or a spur-of- air balloons to presidential aircraft. Stop in the the-moment day trip, we warmly welcome you. connected National Aviation Hall of Fame to learn For additional assistance in planning your about aviators who impacted flight history. visit, including special travel offers, promotions Our Five Rivers MetroParks offer nearly 16,000 and sample itineraries, please call the Dayton/ acres of green space including arboretums, Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau at gardens, farms, prairies, lakes, rivers and extensive 800/221-8235 or visit www.daytoncvb.com.

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2 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 A DAY IN DAYTON

FROM HISTORY TO SCIENCE, ARTS, THEATER AND FINE DINING, DAYTON AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S OFFERINGS WILL AMAZE YOU

9 A.M. Begin your day at National Museum of the United States Air Force (937/255-3286, www.nationalmuseumaf.mil), the world’s oldest and largest military aviation museum. Exhibits run the gamut from the Wright Brothers’ legacy to today’s modern aircraft and space travel — and admission is free! During your visit, stop in the connected National Aviation Hall of Fame (937/256-0944, www. nationalaviation.org) to discover and be inspired by famous pioneers in flight. Embark on an incredible journey by entering the Race to

Dayton’s Amazing Aviation Places Passport Program. Pick up your A DAY IN DAYTON passport at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, then visit Dayton’s most prized aviation heritage sites — having your passport stamped at 7 of the 14 sites listed qualifies you for a souvenir “Wilbear Wright” aviatior teddy bear.

NOON When it’s lunchtime in Dayton, an expanse of delectable dining spots awaits. No matter what you’re in the mood for, pleasing your palate will be a sure thing at SideBar (937/723- 9415, www.sidebardayton.com), where South American cuisine meets Mediterranean fare, resulting in tasty small-plate gourmet pizzas, National Museum of the United States Air Force soups and sandwiches, meats and vegetarian delights. For dessert, try the neighboring SideBar Cafe, where you can enjoy hearty pastries and rev up on espresso in a cozy atmosphere.

1 P.M. After a great meal, get ready to explore the earth and beyond at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (937/275-7431, www.boonshoftmuseum.org), an interactive science center. Learn interesting facts about animals at the Discovery Zoo, which features river otters, a Burmese python, meerkats and other fascinating species, or try your hand in learning activity stations at Science Central. If you prefer you can spend your time at SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park (937/268-8199, www.sunwatch.org), a reconstructed village and interpretive center that showcases how the Fort Ancient Indians lived more than 800 years ago.

3 P.M. Delve further into Dayton’s aviation history at the renowned Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park interpretive centers and landmark sites (937/225-7705, www.npa. gov/daav). Before you leave, don’t forget to have your Race to Dayton’s Amazing Aviation Places passport stamped! When you have visited 7 aviation heritage sites, pick up your souvenir teddy bear at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center. SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park 5:30 P.M. When it’s time for dinner, the biggest challenge you’ll face is deciding where to go. Savor a meal at one of the country’s great steakhouses, the Pine Club (937/228-5371, www.thepineclub.com), or head to Jay’s Seafood (937/222-2892, www.jays.com) for the freshest fish in town.

7 P.M. Take in a Broadway Series show when the Victoria Theatre Association (www.victoriatheatre.com) welcomes hit musicals “Jersey Boys” (Jan. 17–Feb.5) and “Wicked!” (May 30–June 4) at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center (937/228-3630, www.victoriatheatre.com), where audiences also flock throughout the year to watch performances by the Dayton Opera, Dayton Ballet and Dayton Philharmonic. Visitors looking to peruse art galleries, delight in comedy clubs, restaurants and nightlife will find just what they’re looking for in the Oregon Arts District (937/224-1518, www.oregonartsdistrict.com). Film fans can congregate at The Neon (937/222-SHOW, www.neonmovies.com), an independent theater showing foreign and independent flicks. Oregon Arts District 800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 3 4 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 ATTRACTIONS TRACTIONS ATTR Interpretive Center,Interpretive theWright Cycle Museum, locatedattheWright-Dunbar Aviation HallofFame, theParachute theNational among thestopsare Aviation Trail’s drivingtour. Included offlightonthe thehistory Recapture PARACHUTE MUSEUM AVIATION TRAILAND http://aullwood.center.audubon.org Frederick Pike, Dayton, 937/890-7360, 1000 Aullwood Rd., Dayton, Farm: 9101 parking. $2.Free children a.m.–5 p.m.,Sunday1–5p.m.Adults$4, 9 to takehome.Monday–Saturday products feedersandorganic books, bird topickuptoys, CenterStore Aull Nature On thewayout,headtoMarieS. includes interactiveexhibitsforallages. attheEducationCenter,garden which andherb and vegetable sheep pasture a turkeys, chickencoops,abeeyard, horses, Observe farm. organic 72-acre and thegeologytrail,discover trails, includingthewildflowertrail sixmilesofwalking Explore retreat. scenic ayear-round Center andFarm, Aullwood Audubon at Dayton’s200-acre just someofthenaturalwondersfound Prairies, woods,meadowsandfaunaare CENTER ANDFARM AULLWOOD AUDUBON Carousel ofDaytonInnovationatCarillonHistoricalPark Carousel =

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Discover Dayton’srichheritageof up souvenirs, maps and local artwork. artistic environment of China. Wednesday, DAYTON VA MEDICAL CENTER Monday–Friday noon–4 p.m. Free. Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday One of the nation’s three oldest Veterans Walton House Museum: 89 W. Franklin St., 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. Closed Affairs facilities, the Dayton VA Medical Centerville, 937/433-0123, Tuesday–Friday noon–4 Monday and Tuesday. Free, with fees for Center, formerly the National Home for p.m. Free. Asahel Wright House Museum: some special exhibits. Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Central Branch, 26 N. Main St., Centerville, 937/291-2223, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, 937/223-5277, was established in 1867 to provide medical www.mvcc.net/Centerville/histsoc www.daytonartinstitute.org care to disabled Civil War veterans. The campus, which is listed on the National THE CITIZENS MOTOR CAR DAYTON DRAGONS MINOR Register of Historic Places, includes a COMPANY: AMERICA’S LEAGUE BASEBALL Gothic-style church that was the first PACKARD MUSEUM The single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, permanent church built by the federal Built in 1917, this historic Packard the Dayton Dragons, play games April– government. Self-guided driving tours are Dealership is one of few worldwide that September at Fifth Third Field. In 2011 the available, allowing visitors to see where operates as a museum. The museum boasts Dragons hit a new record of selling out 815 John Philip Sousa conducted the Soldier’s a collection of more than 50 restored consecutive games — the longest sellout Home Band, among other sites. automobiles, including vintage Packards streak of any U.S. professional sports 4100 W. Third St., Dayton, 937/267-7628, showcased in a restored Art Deco-style teams. Become part of the action at the www.americanveteransheritage.org room. A true treat for any auto lover. 7,200-seat stadium, located in downtown Monday–Friday noon–5 p.m., Saturday– Dayton. Call for ticket prices. HAWTHORN HILL Sunday 1–5 p.m. Adults $6, seniors $5, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, 937/228-BATS, Delve into the life of inventor and aviation students $4. Children under 5 are free. www.daytondragons.com pioneer Orville Wright at Hawthorn Hill. A 420 Ludlow St., Dayton, 937/226-1710, designated National Historic Landmark, www.americaspackardmuseum.org DAYTON INTERNATIONAL the home’s interior still harbors original PEACE MUSEUM furnishings, including Orville’s personal DAYTON ART INSTITUTE Housed in the historic Pollack House, the study. Tours of the home and grounds Get inspired by the beautiful offerings on Dayton International Peace Museum stands are offered by Dayton History and leave display at the Dayton Art Institute, one as a symbol of hope and unity. The museum from Carillon Historical Park. Advanced of the best mid-sized art museums in the hosts both permanent and traveling reservations required. Wednesday and country. The museum boasts a famed Asian exhibits, lectures and a 1,300-item library Saturday tours are 10–11:30 a.m. and collection, 17th-century Baroque paintings, covering topics of nonviolence. The 12:30–1:30 p.m. and are limited to 10 18th- and 19th-century American art and museum celebrates Dayton’s role in Ohio’s guests. Dayton History members $10, non- a contemporary art collection. In 2012 the history of peace, highlighted by the 1995 members $12, admission to both Carillon museum will host “American Chronicles: Dayton Peace Accords. Tuesday–Saturday Historical Park and Hawthorn Hill $15. The Art of Norman Rockwell” (through 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m. Free. 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, 937/293-2841, Feb. 5) and “Changing Landscapes: 208 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, 937/227-3223, www.daytonhistory.org Contemporary Chinese Fiber Art” (March www.daytonpeacemuseum.org 24–June 17), which will showcase artwork influenced by the cultural, political and Downtown Dayton         

           

                 

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800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 5 IAMS HOMESTEAD NATIONAL AVIATION HALL OF PATTERSON HOMESTEAD Visit the former dwelling of famous pet food FAME MUSEUM brand founder Paul Iams and his family, Learn about accomplished aviators’ lives and A museum dedicated to the Pattersons, who lived in this two-story house for more careers at the National Aviation Hall of Fame, one of Dayton’s most influential families, than a century. Built in 1847, the house which is attached to the National Museum this Federal-style home dates back to holds antiques, family heirlooms and more of the United States Air Force. Founded in 1816 when it belonged to Colonel Robert artifacts from the 1800s and beyond. By 1962, the National Aviation Hall of Fame Patterson, a Revolutionary war veteran appointment. Free. covers more than a century of flight history, and founder of Lexington, Kentucky. 349 S. Broadway, Trotwood, 937/837-5387 honoring famous pioneers of flight from John and Frank Patterson, the Colonel’s Dayton and around the world. Learn about grandsons, garnered national recognition KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL AND the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Charles as the co-founders of the National Cash ALL VETERANS WALKWAY Lindbergh, and space travelers such as Buzz Register company in 1884. Visit the The official state memorial dedicated to the Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, who merit special home’s six 19th-century-style rooms, which memory of Korean War Veterans, the main recognition for their aviation efforts. Free. contain an extensive collection of antiques granite monument is surrounded by a 475- 1100 Spaatz St., Gate 28B (enter on Springfield and artifacts. An exhibit gallery on the foot memorial walkway, which is engraved St.), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 937/256- premises shares the Patterson family’s with the names of 8,182 men and women 0944, 888/383-1903, www.nationalaviation.org story. Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. from around the nation who were declared Suggested donation $2. missing in action during the war. Open daily THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 1815 Brown St., Dayton, 937/222-9724, dawn to dusk. Free. THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE www.daytonhistory.org 130 Riverside Dr., Dayton, 937/293-1819, The oldest and largest military aviation www.kwva.org museum in the world, the National Museum SUNWATCH INDIAN VILLAGE/ of the U.S. Air Force displays more than ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK MIAMISBURG MOUND STATE 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles. View Catch a glimpse of how the Fort Ancient MEMORIAL several presidential aircraft, the Eugene W. Indians lived 800 years ago at this Located in Miamisburg, the state’s biggest Kettering Cold War Gallery, R&D aircraft and reconstructed village along the Great Miami conical burial mound was most likely built the Missile and Space Gallery, as well as the River. The Park offers guided group tours by the Adena Indians between 800 B.C. world’s only permanent B-2 Stealth Bomber through the village and Heilman-Kettering and A.D. 100. The mound rises 70 feet high exhibit. A new 200,000-square-foot fourth interpretive center. The park also hosts a and has a circumference of 877 feet. Park building that will house the Space Gallery, museum, gift shop and an archaeological guests can ascend the 116 steps to the Presidential Aircraft Gallery, and Global site, where research on the ancient culture top and be rewarded by extraordinary views Reach Gallery is expected to open in 2014. continues. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 of the surrounding area. Open daily dawn to The museum’s IMAX movie theater presents p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. Adults $5, dusk. Free. aviation-related films. Free, except for IMAX seniors and children 6-17 $3. Children 900 Mound Ave., Miamisburg, 937/866-4532, theater movie tickets. under 5 and members are free. www.ohiohistory.org/places/miamisbg 1100 Spaatz St., Gate 28B (enter on Springfield 2301 W. River Rd., Dayton, 937/268-8199, St.), Wright Patterson Air Force Base, www.sunwatch.org 937/255-3286, www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

6 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 TRAPSHOOTING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM Journey through trapshooting history when visiting this museum, which houses one of the largest target-shooting memorabilia and artifact collections in the country. Learn about the sport’s origins, from early 1800s pigeon shooting to today’s modern targets, as well as legendary trapshooters such as Annie Oakley and John Phillip Sousa. The museum also contains a research library covering the sport’s milestones over the years. Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. 601 W. National Rd., Vandalia, 937/898-4638, www.traphof.org WOODLAND CEMETERY AND Boonshoft Museum of Discovery ARBORETUM Intertwine the past with present beauty at one of the country’s five oldest “garden cemeteries.” The Romanesque gateway, chapel and cemetery office — all of which are on the National Register of Historic Places — are prime examples of wondrous historical architecture. The Arboretum, with more than 3,000 trees and 165 specimens of woody           plants native to the Midwest is a treat, as is the view of Dayton’s skyline from Lookout Point — the highest point in the city. During your visit, pay respects at the gravesites of the Wright Brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Charles F. Kettering and Ohio Governor James Cox, among others. The chapel boasts one of the best original Tiffany glass windows in the nation. Self-guided and group tours are available. Summer: Daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Winter: Daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Mausoleum: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, 937/228-3221, www.woodlandcemetery.org          WRIGHT B FLYER AT DAYTON WRIGHT BROTHERS AIRPORT Soar to new heights when you see this full- scale look-a-like reproduction of the Wright Brothers’ 1911 Wright B Military Flyer, the inventors’ first mass-produced airplane. With the purchase of an honorary aviator membership, visitors can take a ride in the Wright B Flyer. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 10550 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, 937/885- 2327, www.wright-b-flyer.org. Airport: St. Rd. 741, Miamisburg WRIGHT DUNBAR INC’S DAYTON REGION’S WALK OF FAME Stand among legendary inventors, educators, doctors, scientists, philanthropists, writers, business leaders, artists and athletes who have significantly impacted Dayton. Located in the heart of Dayton’s historic Wright-Dunbar neighborhood, the Walk of Fame contains        the names of 130 individuals carved in granite pavers making up the sidewalk. Inductees in 2011 included sharpshooter Annie Oakley and African-American composer Gussie Lord Davis. Free. Wright-Dunbar Business District, Dayton, 937/443-0249, www.wright-dunbar.org

    

800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 7 DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK A collaboration between the National Park Service and some of the region’s most treasured historic sites, including those listed here plus Dayton History’s Hawthorn Hill. Each of these national landmarks pay tribute to Dayton’s influential, innovative leaders Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar. See the simple bicycle shop where the Wright Brothers began their quest to invent a flight machine and discover artifacts from the life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a groundbreaking African-American author of famous works. 937/225-7705, www.nps.gov/daav

JOHN W. BERRY, SR. WRIGHT BROTHERS THE WRIGHT CYCLE COMPANY AND THE AVIATION CENTER AT DAYTON HISTORY’S WRIGHT-DUNBAR INTERPRETIVE CENTER CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK A designated National Historic Landmark, the Wright Cycle The only plane to earn the title of National Historic Landmark, Company was the shop where the Wright Brothers first dreamt the original 1905 Wright Flyer III can be visited at the John W. of man in flight. The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, located Berry Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center. Don’t miss seeing the in the same building where the Wright Brothers operated one of Brothers’ original Van Cleve bicycle, plus the camera that took their print shops, showcases exhibits that delve into the lives the iconic photograph capturing the first successful flight above of the Brothers and high school classmate “poet laureate” Paul Kitty Hawk. Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 Laurence Dunbar. Learn about the life and legacies of these three p.m. Adults $8, seniors $7, children 3–17 $5. Children under 3 men through a film and fascinating hands-on displays. and members are free. 16 S. Williams St., Dayton, 937/225-7705, www.nps.gov/daav 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, 937/293-2841, www.daytonhistory.org PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR STATE MEMORIAL HUFFMAN PRAIRIE FLYING FIELD AND Explore Paul Laurence Dunbar’s home, which still includes several INTERPRETIVE CENTER original furnishings. Dunbar was the first African-American poet to Visit the 84-acre field, just outside of Dayton, where Orville and merit international recognition. The house and interpretive center Wilbur Wright perfected their flight skills in the Wright Flyer contain his original Remington typewriter, a bicycle — gifted to III, the world’s first practical airplane. Start your visit at the him by the Wright Brothers — and more pieces from the writer’s Interpretive Center at Wright Brothers Hill, owned by the U.S. Air time. The house is the first state memorial to celebrate an Force and operated by the National Park Service. Flying Field, African-American. Public tours are offered by interpretive guides. Thursday–Tuesday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Interpretive Center, Summer: Open Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $6, children 6-12 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Winter: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. $3. Children 5 and under, Dayton Historical Society members are Flying Field: Gate 16A, St. Rte. 444, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. free. Interpretive Center-Wright Memorial: 2380 Memorial Rd., 937/425-0008 219 N. Paul Laurence Dunbar St., Dayton, 937/313-2010, www.daytonhistory.org/dunbarhouse

8 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 ARTS & CULTURE

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Dayton Art Institute Victoria Theatre Association’s presentation of Jersey Boys Visual Arts Culture Works Passport offers discounts DAYTON CULTURAL AND RTA to exhibitions, performances and other CENTER events by member organizations. A Housed in the city’s oldest African- Student Arts Card is available for BENJAMIN AND MARIAN American Baptist church, the Dayton enjoying Dayton’s cultural scene. Cultural and RTA Center has become one SCHUSTER PERFORMING 126 N. Main St., Suite 210, Dayton, of Dayton’s major sources for cultural ARTS CENTER 937/222-ARTS, www.cultureworks.org This world-class performing arts facility and arts programs. The center holds presents spectacular performances regular after-school programs, camps, throughout the year by resident DAYTON ART INSTITUTE and multicultural programs to enrich the Get inspired by the beautiful offerings on companies the Dayton Philharmonic local community. Gallery: Monday–Friday, display at the Dayton Art Institute, one Orchestra and the Dayton Opera, as 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and additional hours during of the best mid-sized art museums in the well as the Dayton Ballet and other special events. Free, with donations country. The museum boasts a famed companies. The Cesar Pelli-designed accepted. Asian collection, 17th-century Baroque center, which opened in 2003, will 40 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, paintings, 18th and 19th century host numerous hit shows including 937/333-2489, American art and a contemporary art Broadway Series musicals “Jersey Boys” www.daytonrecreationandyou.com collection. In 2012 the museum will host and “Wicked,” and the Dayton Opera’s “Changing Landscapes: Contemporary “Romeo and Juliet” during its 2012 DAYTON VISUAL ARTS Chinese Fiber Art” (March 24–June 17), season. Box office: Monday–Friday 10 CENTER which will showcase artwork influenced a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday noon–4 p.m. $ The Dayton Visual Arts Center features by the cultural, political and artistic Second and Main streets, Dayton, contemporary art created by regional environment of China. Local artists’ 937/228-3630, www.schustercenter.org artists that represents all forms of works are now sold in the museum media. Located in downtown Dayton, store through a partnership with Dayton the gallery holds an annual art auction CULTURE WORKS Visual Arts Center. Docent-led tours in addition to other compelling events Culture Works, Dayton’s united arts fund also are available. Wednesday, Friday– throughout the year. The center and service agency, helps support the Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday showcases 10-12 exhibitions annually, area’s arts community including CityFolk, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. and in 2012 will include “The Dramatic Dayton Opera, Dayton Contemporary Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free, but Moment: Issa Randall” (Jan. 17–Feb. Dance Company, Muse Machine, Dayton suggested donations are: adults $8, 24) and “The Cline Show” (March 2–24) Ballet, Dayton Visual Arts Center, seniors and students and active military featuring selections from local college Dayton Playhouse, Dayton Philharmonic $5. No donation required for members or and university students. Tuesday– Orchestra, Kettering Children’s Choir and children under 17. Fees for some special Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. the Human Race Theatre Company. The exhibits. 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton, 937/224-3822, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, 937/223-5277, www.daytonvisualarts.org BIKE-FRIENDLY DESTINATION www.daytonartinstitute.org = HUBTREX MAPS TO THESE LOCATIONS FOUND ON WWW.METROPARKS.ORG/CYCLING

800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 9 K12 GALLERY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Artists-to-be can start learning from a young age at K12 Gallery, where youngsters can take classes in painting, glass firing, drawing, writing and more. Located in downtown Dayton, the nonprofit arts organization provides the space to imagine and build on creative talents through classes, summer camps and other programs during the year. Teen studio and portfolio review courses are offered in preparation for college coursework. Private lessons also are offered. Monday–Thursday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. $ 510 E. Third St., Dayton, 937/461-5149, www.k12gallery.org OREGON ARTS DISTRICT Peruse the shops, dining spots and art galleries that dot Dayton’s oldest neighborhood dating back to the 19th century. A diverse mixture of lifestyles and K12 Gallery for Young People tastes, there’s something for everyone from First Friday gallery hops to Irish whiskey addition to its extraordinary performances, tastings, and more. Visitors are free to DAYTON BALLET COMPANY the orchestra brings renowned guest browse antiques and vintage items found The second-oldest regional ballet company musicians to Dayton. The 2012 season will in the unique stores, as well as take in in the country, the Dayton Ballet features feature a diverse mix of shows, including live music and nightlife. The Oregon Arts both seasoned American dance classics, “Bartok’s Musical Tapestry” on March District is home to Wiley’s, Ohio’s oldest such as the Nutcracker, and innovative 2 and the family-friendly “Pirates of the comedy club, and popular restaurants pieces by creative, up-and-coming Philharmonic” on April 29. $ such as the Dublin Pub and Jay’s Seafood. choreographers. It is one of the only 109 N. Main St., Suite 200, Dayton, See the shopping section on page 14 for companies to create a full-length ballet 888/228-3630 (tickets), 937/224-3521 (office), individual art gallery information. every two years. The ballet performs at www.daytonphilharmonic.com 937/224-1518, www.oregonartsdistrict.com the ornate Victoria Theatre and Schuster Performing Arts Center. The 2011–2012 season marks the ballet’s 75th Anniversary THE DAYTON PLAYHOUSE Diamond Celebration, which will feature Audiences will enjoy a variety of great Performing Arts “The Butterfly Suite,” based on “Madame theater at the Dayton Playhouse, one of the Butterfly,” Feb. 9–12 at the Victoria oldest and biggest community theaters in THE BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON Theatre, and a Spring Series in March. $ Southwest Ohio. Local actors and actresses With more than 50 talented choral 140 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/228-3630 (tickets), put on a wide spectrum of performances, members accompanied by a full orchestra, 937/449-5060 (office), www.daytonballet.org including seasonal favorites, beloved the Bach Society presents a variety of comedies, and musical hits. Get ready for annual performances, including elaborate DAYTON CONTEMPORARY the hilarious “Nunsense” from Feb. 3–19 productions and intimate concerts that and the delightful classic “The Sound of DANCE COMPANY Music” from May 11–27. $ showcase sacred and choral masterpieces. For 43 years, the Dayton Contemporary Call or visit the website for a full concert 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Dance Company has presented 937/424-8477, www.daytonplayhouse.com schedule including “Bach to Bach” on May contemporary dance performances 13 featuring “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” that resound with the African-American 126 N. Main St., Suite 210, Dayton, community. The DCDC has garnered both DAYTON THEATRE GUILD 937/294-BACH, www.bachsocietyofdayton.org national and international recognition for Powered by an all-volunteer cast and crew, artistic excellence and its unique selection the Dayton Theatre Guild has presented BROOKVILLE COMMUNITY of classic and original pieces. Catch exciting live theatrical performances since THEATRE “Familiar Crossing” on Feb. 4–5 and “In the 1945. The Guild has performed more Making its debut performance of “The Spirit of…Rejoice” on June 9–10. $ than 400 productions to date including Matchmaker” in 1986, this community 840 Germantown St., Dayton, 937/228-3232, contemporary works. The 2012 season theatre has grown in its repertoire and www.dcdc.org will be no exception, featuring the comedy space. Dayton-area audiences can enjoy “Wittenberg” from Feb. 10–26 and “The hilarious comedies, thrilling mysteries, DAYTON OPERA Story of my Life” from June 1–17. gripping dramas and playful musicals. 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton, 937/278-5993, For more than half a century, the Dayton www.daytontheatreguild.org 770 Arlington Rd., Brookville, 937/833-6790 Opera has shared exquisite professional (office), www.brookvillecommunitytheatre.com opera with the Miami Valley community. Don’t miss “Romeo and Juliet” on Feb. FRAZE PAVILION CITYFOLK 24-26 and the premiere of “The Tragedy Fraze Pavilion has been Southwest Ohio’s Cityfolk is Ohio’s only full-time, of Carmen” on May 17–20. Box office: premier outdoor entertainment venue since professional presenter of traditional and Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday its opening in 1991. The season runs ethnic performing arts covering various noon–4 p.m. $ from May–September and has featured nationalities around the world. This local 138 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/228-3630 (tickets), top artists such as Miranda Cosgrove, treasure holds 9-12 performances during its 937/228-0662 (office), www.daytonopera.org The Temptations, Earth, Wind and Fire; October–September season, and hosts one Chicago, and the Steve Miller Band. The of the region’s most important multicultural 4,300-seat amphitheater is the focal point DAYTON PHILHARMONIC of Kettering’s Lincoln Park Civic Commons events, the CityFolk Festival, which will be ORCHESTRA held June 29–July 1. and can accommodate guests for lawn, From classical pieces to mainstream- terrace or orchestra seating. The patio can 126 N. Main St., Suite 220, Dayton, 937/496-3863 inspired works, the Dayton Philharmonic (tickets), 937/223-3655 (office), www.cityfolk.org be rented out during shows and non-show Orchestra has something for everyone. In dates. Box office: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–

10 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday noon–3 p.m. $ 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, 937/296-3300, www.fraze.com THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY AT THE LOFT THEATRE In its 25th season, the Human Race SCHUSTER CENTER VICTORIA THEATRE Theatre Company is Dayton’s only regional THE LOFT THEATRE professional theatre company. The theater received the 2010 Governor’s Award for Arts Administration. Productions for 2012 include “Red,” (Jan. 19–Feb. 5), “Gem of the Ocean,” (Mar. 29–Apr. 15), and “Band ber arbe a G rk G Geeks!” (May 31–June 17). Box office at ark a M y by b

the Schuster Center: Monday–Friday 10 to oto ho Photo by Mark Garber by Photo Pho Ph P EXTRAORDINARY a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday noon–4 p.m. 126 N. Main St., Dayton, 888/228-3630, www.humanracetheatre.org, www.ticketcenterstage.com ENTERTAINMENT THE MUSE MACHINE rom Broadway to Ballet, from Bach to Brubeck, from Baroque to the Blues... you’ll find Since 1982, the Muse Machine has fulfilled its mission as an arts-in-education it all in downtown Dayton’s arts district. The historic Victoria Theatre, the world-class organization serving more than 70,000 Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, and the intimate Loft Theatre at the students and teachers annually throughout F Metropolitan Arts Center are at the heart of it all, managed by Victoria Theatre Association for southwestern Ohio. The program has produced 25 musicals and 13 summer the benefit of our local arts community and you, the audience! concerts and offers an arts-integrated classroom learning approach for students, as well as workshops for teachers. 126 N. Main St., Suite 310, Dayton, 937/222-MUSE, www.musemachinedayton.com MUSICA! Call (888) 228-3630 or point your browser to Dayton’s professional choral ensemble has brought “vocal virtuosity” to the Miami www.ticketcenterstage.com and www.victoriatheatre.com Valley region for more than two decades. From classical melodies to Broadway hits, the ensemble’s repertoire leaves audiences enchanted. Part of the spring season, “Into the Sunset” (May 5–6) will include madrigals, spiritual and folk songs, operetta chorus selections and more. 126 N. Main St., Suite 210, Dayton, 937/222-2787, ext. 240, www.musicadayton.org VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION The Victoria Theatre Association is Dayton’s theatrical powerhouse, presenting more than 300 performances each year. More than 250,000 area residents and guests flock to the stages of the Victoria Theatre, the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and The Loft Theatre annually for a season packed with fun and innovative shows. The 2012 season will welcome “Jersey Boys,” (Jan. 17–Feb. 5) and the return of “Wicked!” (May 30–June 24) to the Schuster Center; “Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical” (Feb. 21–March 4) and “The Magic School Bus Live” (March 24-25), part of the PNC Family Series, and “Wishful Drinking” (April 10-22), starring Carrie Fisher, at the Victoria Theatre, among other acts. $ 138 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/228-3630 (tickets), 937/228-7591 (office), www.victoriatheatre.com For More Information About Arts & Culture, Visit www.daytoncvb.com or call 800/221-8235.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR CC/ WJARRETTC FOUNTAIN SQUARE SHOPPING TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING WASHINGTON SQUARE CENTER CENTER Stop by the popular Dorothy Lane Market, Up Shop at Roberts Jewelers, Weber’s Jewelers, Experience Stein Mart, Olympia Health Food, and Running, Galans Fine Gifts, the Balloon & Elan, Martha’s Skin Care, Fresco’s restaurant Second & Charles, Trader Joe’s, Cheryl’s Party Loft, What’s Poppin and more. and catering, Caché hair salon and more. Cookies, The Secret Ingredient, Roderer’s 6177 Far Hills Ave. at Whipp Rd., Dayton, 3109–3155 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, 937/291-2790 and more. Stop at Figlio for a wood-fired pizza 937/434-1294 (Dorothy Lane Market) or enjoy brunch at First Watch. Monday– THE MUSEUM STORE AT THE Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. YORK COMMONS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. 300 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, 937/293-7516, Stores include Office Depot, Sam’s Club, AIR FORCE www.daytontownandcountry.com Winan’s Chocolates and Coffee, Liquor and Flight fanatics will find souvenirs like air-force Wine Warehouse, Petland, and Wal-Mart. related memorabilia, prints, models, apparel, VANDALIA SHOPPING CENTER Restaurants also abound from Sake Japanese toys and videos at this store. Visit the Air Find collectibles and unique items at Steakhouse to Olive Garden. Force Museum Foundation bookstore, the Crossroads Coins and Peddler’s Antiques Miller Ln. at the Benchwood/Wyse I-75 exit, Dayton, largest aviation bookstore in the country. and Crafts. 937/222-1313, www.singerproperties.com Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. E. National Rd., Vandalia, 937/898-8707 1100 Spaatz St., Gate 28B (enter on Springfield St.), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 937/258-1218, http://store.airforcemuseum.com NORTHPARK CENTER Shop at department store Elder-Beerman, Kohl’s, Bath & Body Works, Hallmark, Marshall’s, Famous Footwear, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and more. One block north of I-70 on Old Troy Pike/St. Rte. 202, Huber Heights, 937/236-4600 (Elder-Beerman) OREGON ARTS DISTRICT Specialty shops, boutiques and vibrant art galleries make the Oregon Historic District neighborhood a must-visit for a taste of Dayton’s arts and culture scene. Fifth Street between Patterson and Wayne Ave., 937/224-1518, www.oregondistrict.org, www.oregonartsdistrict.com PNC SECOND STREET MARKET Open yearlong, the Second Street Market boasts more than 40 local vendors. Find farm- fresh produce, wines, fresh-cut flowers and more in this refurbished B&O railroad freight house. Thursday–Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Webster Station, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, 937/228-2088, www.2ndstreetpublicmarket.com SHOPS OF OAKWOOD Explore upscale shops including Talbot’s, Chico’s, Whispers, Get Dressed Boutique, Little Exchange fine gift shop, the Oakwood Florist, Mulberry Tree, and Blue Turtle Toys. At Dorothy Lane Market — the ultimate store for foodies — you’ll find everything from artisan breads to fine cuts of meat. Far Hills Ave., between Dorothy Ln. and Park Ave., Oakwood, 937/299-3852, www.kmo-coc.org (Oakwood Chamber of Commerce) SOUTH TOWNE CENTER Begin with bargain book browsing at Half- Price Books then visit Value City Furniture, Burlington Coat Factory, PetSmart and T.G.I. Friday’s. Off of I-75 and I-675 on Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. and St. Rte. 725, Dayton, 937/436-2808 (Burlington Coat Factory) THE SUNWATCH INDIAN VILLAGE GIFT SHOP Native American history and heritage are celebrated at this gift shop. Find katsina dolls, rugs, hand-made crafts, original art, pottery, pashmina shawls, jewelry, instruments and more. Open Tuesday– Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. 2301 W. River Rd., Dayton, 937/268-8199, www.sunwatch.org

800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 13 Art Galleries DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER LINK GALLERY CO-OP “Art for the Community and a Community Thirty local artists exhibit at this gallery. for Artists” is what you’ll discover at the Friday 4–7 p.m., Saturday 12:30–4:30 p.m. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Workshops, 519 E. Fifth St., Dayton, http://linkgallerydayton.com exhibitions, events and art for sale are offered. 48 HIGH STREET GALLERY 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton, 937/224-3822, POWERS PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE This brick building houses a gallery on the www.daytonvisualarts.org ART & CUSTOM FRAMING lower level and studio upstairs, which hosts See amazing color and black & white prints oil and watercolor paintings, drawings and prints. DECK THE WALLS by photographer Dan Powers. Custom framing 48 High St., Dayton 937/228-4532, Here you’ll find a unique piece of art, as well services offered. Hours by appointment only. www.daytondsps.org as framing and art consultation services by a 222 E. Sixth St., Dayton, 937/222-2541, knowledgeable design team. www.powersfineartphoto.com ART FRAME GALLERY 4005 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, 937/294-4300, The remodeled facility features work by local www.deckdayton.com ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTRE and international artists and also provides This gallery hosts local and national artwork. framing and restoration services. ELAINE BALSLEY — FINE ART 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering, 937/296-0294, 1652 Brown St., Dayton, 937/222-3264, Vividly-colored florals, still life, landscape and rosewood.ketteringoh.org www.artframegalleryllc.com contemporary paintings make Balsley’s work a “must-see” experience. WILLIS “BING” DAVIS STUDIO CANNERY ART & DESIGN 523 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/222-2680, This community-oriented gallery features CENTER www.orchardviewstudio.com contemporary African-American artwork by Paintings, prints, photography and more are nationally-acclaimed artist Willis “Bing” Davis among the 800 original works covering a GALLERY 510 FINE ART and other national artists. wide spectrum of media. View the paintings and photography of Loretta 1135 W. Third St., Dayton, 937/223-2290 434 E. Third St., Dayton, 937/313-9883, Puncer and 20 jewelry and sculpture artists. www.canneryarts.com 510 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/672-6717, WIND FINE ART GALLERY www.lorettapuncer.com AND HYDRANGEA HOME THE COLOR OF ENERGY FURNISHINGS Featuring the work of abstract artist Mike GOLOKA The Wind Gallery features exclusive Elsass, the gallery showcases rotating exhibits. Owned by wood furniture artist Shon Walters, paintings, giclees, serigraphs and limited 16 Brown St., Dayton, 937/266-3491, this space features monthly exhibits. edition prints. Hydrangea Home Furnishings www.colorofenergygallery.com 903 E. Third St., Dayton, 937/559-7810 showcases an array of luxurious décor. 7300 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, 937/291-4383, DAYTON CONVENTION CENTER K12 TEJAS GALLERY www.windfineartgallery.com GALLERY This nonprofit hosts work by the state’s This gallery hosts a wide variety of art young artists, as well as summer art camp For More Information About Shopping created by local artists. and educational programs. and Art Galleries, visit 22 E. Fifth St., 937/228-4532, www.daytondsps.org 510 E. Third St. Dayton, 937/461-5149, www.daytoncvb.com /shopping www.k12gallery.org or call 800/221-8235.

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14 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 COMMUNITIES

STAY, LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY IN DAYTON’S ARRAY OF DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS

ENGLEWOOD 937/836-5106, www.englewood.oh.us UNION VANDALIA Englewood used to be a stopping point along the old National Trail. The city boasts the 2,000-acre Englewood MetroPark ENGLEWOOD and the Aullwood Audubon Center, as CLAYTON well as neighborhood parks. Five-hundred businesses can be found within the city. HUBER HEIGHTS The city hosts a fine arts festival in BROOKVILLE August. GERMANTOWN

937/855-7255, www.ci.germantown.oh.us COMMUNITIES TROTWOOD An abundance of historic private homes, several churches, an opera house and RIVERSIDE a covered bridge erected in 1865 are landmarks in Germantown. The Florentine Hotel, the state’s second-oldest hotel, has been converted into a restaurant. DAYTON HUBER HEIGHTS NEW LEBANON 937/233-1423, www.hhoh.org Huber Heights is located northeast of OAKWOOD downtown Dayton. Carriage Hill MetroPark has a historic working farm and offers horseback riding. The city operates several parks including Tom Cloud Park, which MORAINE KETTERING features a splash pad, and hosts the annual adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament WEST each Memorial Day Weekend. The Heights CARROLLTON Activity Center featuring an aquatic park will open in summer 2012.

KETTERING MIAMISBURG 937/296-2400, www.ketteringoh.org GERMANTOWN CENTERVILLE Named after philanthropist and automobile self-starter inventor Charles F. Kettering, this community features 21 parks including historic Polen Farm. Popular area hangouts include Fraze Pavilion, the area’s premier BROOKVILLE CLAYTON outdoor concert venue, as well as the 937/833-2135, www.brookvilleohio.com 937/836-3500, www.clayton.oh.us James S. Trent Arena, the Rob Dyrdek/DC This “proud and progressive community” Just northwest of Dayton, the community Shoes Foundation Skate Plaza and Town of 5,800 in northwest Montgomery of Clayton offers a charming small-town and Country Shopping Center. County has cultural offerings that include atmosphere. The city is focused on rural a community museum, a train depot, and preservation and improving its community MIAMISBURG a genealogy research library. Brookville recreational offerings. The city boasts a 937/866-3303, www.mvcc.net/miamisburg enjoys an abundance of green space, from new Caterpillar Distribution Center. Miamisburg celebrates its native Miami the 13-mile Wolf Creek Race Trail Bikeway Indian heritage through attractions like to Golden Gate Park. DAYTON the prehistoric Adena Indian Mound and 937/333-3333, www.cityofdayton.org the 1811 Gebhart Tavern. The downtown CENTERVILLE Downtown Dayton is the business, area has several locally owned businesses 937/433-7151, www.ci.centerville.oh.us cultural and entertainment center of the including a wine shop and Great Miami Founded in 1796, Centerville is one of the Miami Valley region, as well as a center Outfitters, an outdoor adventure supply state’s oldest communities. The “heart for outdoor recreation with a network store. Annual events include the Spring of Centerville” features antique shops, of recreation trails converging at the Fling Festival, a Starving Artists Outdoor boutiques and restaurants. The Washington city’s waterfront destination, RiverScape Arts & Crafts Fall Festival, and the 10K Township Recreation Center, the Golf Club MetroPark. Visitors enjoy big-city quality Turkey Trot. at Yankee Trace (a 27-hole public golf arts and great lively restaurants and night course) and the Centerville-Washington spots in the city’s entertainment and MORAINE Park District provide numerous recreation residential district. 937/535-1000, www.ci.moraine.oh.us options. Each July, Centerville’s Americana “Progress Through Unity” is the motto of Festival attracts nearly 75,000 guests. this city southwest of downtown Dayton.

800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 15 Moraine offers plenty of green space and an elaborate Independence Day Celebration with rides, games and fireworks. The city is updating their skate park to include jumps.

NEW LEBANON 937/687-1341, www.newlebanonoh.com The “caring and sharing community” village of New Lebanon is home to nearly 4,000 residents. Hallmark events include the Annual Stagecoach Days in June, Lions Club Youth Fishing in August, and Christmas in the Village in December.

OAKWOOD 937/298-0600, www.mvcc.net/oakwood Oakwood boasts some of the finest historic residences in the area, including the Wright’s family home, Hawthorn Hill. Experience summer concerts and story hours at Smith Gardens, spend the day cooling off at the Shafor Park fountains, or enjoy shopping.

RIVERSIDE 937/233-1801, www.riverside.oh.us Riverside is the gateway to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Scenic Eastwood MetroPark allows recreational adventures on a 185-acre lake. The annual Riverside Community Festival, held in August, features live music, a parade and a dog show to celebrate the city’s heritage.

TROTWOOD '%!$7 hq‡QvxrCˆir Crvtu‡†PC#$#!# 937/837-7771, www.trotwood.org On the northwest side of Dayton, this 8hyy("&!"%(%!!‚ ‰v†v‡uu‚u‚ ts‚ €‚ rqr‡hvy† residential community — named after the Charles Dickens character Betsey Trotwood — has a developing business sector and plenty of opportunities for hiking, bird watching, fishing and horseback riding at Sycamore State Park. The Harvest Festival in October celebrates the autumn season.

UNION 937/836-8624, www.ci.union.oh.us The city of Union was founded in 1816 and sits just west of the Stillwater River, a natural resource the city strives to protect and preserve. The city is located on Dayton’s northwest side. Union has several walking trails and gorgeous city parks, which are used by individuals and athletic teams.

VANDALIA 937/898-5891, www.ci.vandalia.oh.us Vandalia is “At the Crossroads of America” because of its proximity to the I-75 and I-70 intersection. Vandalia has experienced an emergence of public art with sculptures that have been placed throughout the city. The Vectren Dayton Air Show, held here each July, draws thousands of visitors to the area.

WEST CARROLLTON 937/859-5183, www.westcarrollton.org West Carrollton, a community positioned alongside the Miami River and I-75, is home to El Meson restaurant, one of the state’s best Hispanic restaurants, which offers cooking classes and themed events throughout the year. West Carrollton hosts numerous family fun events such as the annual “DoggieDive” in September, and the Monster Mash at the end of October.

16 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 OUTDOORS

HIKING, BIKING, BOATING AND MORE AWAIT YOU IN DAYTON’S PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS OUTDOORS

Horseback Riding at Carriage Hill MetroPark Eastwood MetroPark PHOTO COURTESY OF FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS PHOTO Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks is an expansive park system that offers nearly 16,000 acres of green space in more than 24 parks. Getting back to nature has never been so easy with all the parks just a short distance from the city — and many accessible by bicycle. Dayton is a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community, which means that every Daytonian lives less than 10 minutes from a bike path! Many locations also offer programming for everything from outdoor recreation to bird watching to photography or children’s activities. A number of these are free and anyone can drop in without registration. Dayton’s park system is truly one of the best places to discover the great outdoors. For more information on Five Rivers MetroParks, call 937/275-PARK or visit www.metroparks.org. (Additional contact information is listed where appropriate). AULLWOOD GARDEN barn, blacksmith shop, farm animals and DEEDS POINT METROPARK METROPARK period actors that bring your experience A true urban oasis, Deeds Point is to life by performing daily chores around Dayton’s award-winning, nationally located at the convergence of the Mad the farm. The park also offers miles of recognized Aullwood Garden MetroPark and Great Miami Rivers and provides a trails, horseback riding, a country store, is located just north of Dayton at the picturesque view of downtown. Though fishing, primitive camping, shelters and former home of local conservation Deeds is small, it’s a good choice for a outdoor spots perfect for picnicking. supporters John and Marie Aull. With a quick getaway and the paved pathway of 7800 E. Shull Rd. (off St. Rte. 201), Huber Heights, native prairie, old-growth forest and the the Great Miami River Bikeway is a great 937/278-2609, 937/878-8940 (Riding Center) lush Lilac Lawn, visitors can meander spot for bird watching. Home to several the shady walkways while observing monuments including the beautiful native flora and fauna. Small but serene, COX ARBORETUM RiverScape fountain, the park also this 31-acre MetroPark provides ample METROPARK features an aviation time line exhibit. educational opportunities. Discover beauty in every inch of this 510 Webster St., Dayton, 937/275-PARK 955 Aullwood Rd. (south of Aullwood Audubon 189-acre park on hiking trails through Marie S. Aull Education Center parking lot), forests and meadows. Specialty gardens EASTWOOD METROPARK Englewood, 937/275-PARK — including the rock garden brimming Whether it’s a powerboat, kayak, with alpine plants, the colorful perennial canoe, or sailboat, the 185-acre lake CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK garden and the edible landscape garden at Eastwood makes this MetroPark the — enhance the natural beauty of this Take a trip through time and see what prime place for water sports. Eastwood park. Along with the Zorniger Education life was like on a 19th-century Ohio also allows access to the Mad River, a Center, kids will enjoy the children’s farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark. This pond and a shaded lagoon. In addition maze and families will delight in the historical farm features a reconstructed to hiking and biking trails, this park summer native butterfly house. boasts a large migratory and native bird BIKE-FRIENDLY DESTINATION 6733 Springboro Pike, (north of the Dayton population. = HUBTREX MAPS TO THESE LOCATIONS Mall), Miami Township, 937/434-9005 1401 Harshman Rd., Dayton (Lake Entrance); FOUND ON WWW.METROPARKS.ORG/CYCLING 1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton (Park Entrance) 800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 17 DAYTON’S FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS MAP sycamore and maple trees. A special water play area is open until 8 p.m. in the summer. 101 E. Helena St. (at Riverside Dr.), Dayton, 937/275-PARK POSSUM CREEK METROPARK This unique MetroPark consists largely of old farmland that’s in the process of natural succession. Goats, pigs and other barnyard animals still roam the fields, and remnants of a 1925-1945 amusement park — Argonne Forest — can be seen on the premises. Whether fishing, hiking the Farm Trail, horseback riding or enjoying Polly Possum’s play area, families can enjoy a day full of fun. 4709 Frytown Rd., Dayton, 937/276-7062 GREAT MIAMI RIVER BIKEWAY Celebrate Dayton’s designation as a League of American Bicyclists Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community with a ride on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail. The scenic trail leads patrons along a paved route and runs through historic sites, charming communities and storefronts of Montgomery County. Run, walk, bike or skate more than 70 miles of Ohio’s Great Miami River corridor. 937/223-1271, 937/275-PARK, www.miamiconservancy.org, www.metroparks.org RIVERSCAPE METROPARK As the host of many of Dayton’s major festivals, RiverScape is one of the most popular MetroParks in the area. There’s always something to do no matter the season, including bicycle rentals, an ice rink ENGLEWOOD METROPARK HILLS & DALES METROPARK and the bike hub, which serves commuters One of the largest and most popular A natural refuge since 1907, this urban pedaling to work with lockers, showers and MetroParks, Englewood offers year- park — designed by renowned landscape restrooms. Amid the gardens and classic round fun, from fishing in the summer to architects, the Olmstead Brothers, who park scenery, RiverScape also features the sledding in the winter. An 18-hole disc golf also were responsible for Central Park and Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, reflecting course is one of the park’s most popular the Washington D.C. Mall — was recently pools, food concessions, a plaza and a splash amenities. The park also features access restored to highlight its history. With rolling pad. Settle into a swing atop the river levee to the Stillwater River — which teems hills, dense woods and wetlands, this park to people-watch or relax. RiverScape also is with largemouth bass and bluegill — three showcases native diversity. Enjoy several home to the Dayton Inventors River Walk, cascading waterfalls, lakes and sites for historical structures, including Adirondack- which highlights some of Dayton’s inventors tent camping. Hike on more than 12 miles of style shelters, a long boardwalk, picnic and their inventions ranging from the airplane scenic trails; participate in park-sponsored spots and a natural play area for children. and electric car starter to the cash register. 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, 937/274-0126, programs, such as nature walks or canoe 2655 Patterson Blvd., Kettering, 937/275-PARK 937/278-2607 and kayaking trips; or picnic in the gently sloping meadowlands of this 1,900-acre park. HUFFMAN METROPARK 4361 National Rd./St. Rte. 40, Butler Township Named for the historic Huffman Dam, this SUGARCREEK METROPARK (East Park); 100 E. National Rd./St. Rte. 40, MetroPark is conveniently connected to the Indulge in the picture-perfect landscape of Englewood (West Park); 500 Old Springfield Rd., Kauffman Road Bikeway and offers more Sugarcreek, strewn with wildflowers and Union (North Park); 9331 Meeker Rd., Butler than eight miles of sustainable mountain native plant species. The diverse habitats Township (South Park), 937/275-PARK bike trails developed to International in this 618-acre park transport visitors Mountain Bike Association standards. This from dense woods to tall grass prairies to GERMANTOWN METROPARK park is home to the MetroParks Mountain babbling brooks. Walk through the Osage Witness the wilderness in this beautiful, Biking Area, MoMBA — and expert and Orange Tunnel and discover magnificent expansive park. As both an official beginner cyclists alike will find fun and 550-year-old White Oak trees. 4178 Conference Rd., Bellbrook, 937/275-PARK Watchable Wildlife Viewing Site and an challenge on this course. Visitors also Important Birding Area, Germantown enjoy Huffman Lake, the Mad River, miles provides an abundant habitat for native of hiking trails, picnicking and fishing. SUNRISE METROPARK species. The MetroPark also features areas Entrances at 4439 Lower Valley Pike and 4095 Watch the sun rise or set at this small for fishing, the historic Germantown Dam, Lower Valley Pike via St. Rte. 4 (exit at Huffman MetroPark, perched on a high bank of the and elevated boardwalks for viewing the Dam Road), Fairborn, 937/275-PARK Great Miami River. Enjoy the impressive scenic meadows and striking ravines. The Dayton skyline, fish for bluegill and carp, or underground Nature Center offers educational just relax. ISLAND METROPARK 50 Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, 937/275-PARK information for all ages. The Twin Valley Trail This beautifully restored, downtown park connects the Germantown and Twin Creek is located at the convergence of the Great MetroParks via a 22-mile backpacking path, Miami and Stillwater Rivers. Catch a SYCAMORE STATE PARK with tent camping sites along the way. concert in the celebrated bandshell or fish, This 2,384-acre state park is nestled 6910 Bommershine Rd. (additional entrances at spot beavers and soft-shell turtles from the among rustic farmlands west of Dayton. 7101 Conservancy Rd. and 7481 Creek Rd.), riverbanks, all under the shade of stately With multiple hiking and horseback trails, German Township, 937/855-7717 ponds for canoeing and fishing, and

18 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 overnight camping available, Sycamore State Park provides fun for the entire family. Play In Dayton Hunting is permitted with a valid Ohio hunting license in designated areas in hunting season. Did you know that former 4675 N. Diamond Mill Rd., Trotwood, quarterback and now Emmy 513/523-6347, www.ohiostateparks.org Award-winning ESPN analyst Kirk TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK Herbstreit, skateboarder Rob Taylorsville MetroPark provides a mix of Dyrdek, award-winning sportscaster nature and history where you can see Cris Collinsworth and Olympic gold remnants of the Miami-Erie canal, the site of medalist track star Edwin C. Moses the abandoned town of Tadmor or a rock out-cropping from a major rock fall. all hail from the Dayton area? And Taylorsville is open year-round, and offers with so many professional, college sledding and cross-country skiing in winter. and amateur sports teams in the 2000 National Rd./St. Rte. 40, Vandalia (South city, every fan will find a reason to Park); 1200 Brown School Rd., Vandalia (West get out and cheer. From the Dayton Park); 2005 National Rd./St. Rte. 40, Vandalia (North Park); 2101 National Rd./St. Rte. 40, Huber Dragons minor league baseball Heights (East Park), 937/275-PARK team, the Dayton Gems hockey NCAA Basketball team, and Silverbacks indoor arena TWIN CREEK METROPARK football team, to the Dutch Lions Located just 20 minutes from Dayton, Twin soccer team, the city prides itself Creek is one of the MetroPark system’s HOCKEY most pristine natural areas. This park on its many contributions to the world of sports. The Greater Dayton Area Hara Arena is where you can find the best features a pond, meadows and woodlands, hockey action in the Miami Valley. Watch abundant wildlife and more than 520 species is also a premier site for hosting pucks fly as the Dayton Gems AA Hockey of plants and 70 species of nesting birds. youth and amateur sports events and team takes on the rest of the Central Equestrian, walking and backpacking trails tournaments. Hockey Leagues’ teams October–April. run throughout its 1,000 acres. Twin Creek The Greater Dayton area also hosts the also boasts earthen walls of the Hopewell BASEBALL prestigious International Silver Sticks people’s 2,000-year-old Carlisle Fort. amateur youth Hockey Tournament each Entrances at 9688 Eby Rd., German Township; Baseball in Dayton dates back to the 1860s, and with all that history, it’s no year. 10230 Eby Rd., German Township; 8502 937/275-7777, www.daytongems.net Chamberlain Rd., Franklin Township, 937/275-PARK wonder this sport is extremely popular in Dayton. Fifth Third Field, a 7,230-seat park in the heart of downtown, hosts the beloved SKATEBOARDING WEGERZYN GARDENS minor league team, the Dayton Dragons, Boarders and casual spectators shouldn’t METROPARK a class A affiliate to the Cincinnati Reds, miss all the ollie and kick-flip action at the Gardeners will find inspiration in this who broke the professional sports record Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Foundation Outdoor meticulously landscaped park. Ten formal for most consecutive sold-out games — Skate Plaza in Kettering’s Indian Riffle gardens including the Federal, Memory and surpassing previous record-holders the Park. Victorian gardens sprout from the property Portland Trailblazers — in July 2011. 937/296-2454, www.ketteringoh.org along with six and a half-acres of garden Amateur baseball players can enjoy the space, where Dayton residents plant and diamonds at the Action Sports Complex. SOCCER tend vegetables, herbs and flowers every 937/228-BATS, www.daytondragons.com Dayton/Montgomery County is well known season. This garden park has miles of for producing excellent soccer athletes and recreation trails for hiking, biking or cross- BASKETBALL for its nationally recognized youth soccer country skiing and wooded pathways for Touted by players and sportscasters alike organizations and tournaments. Each year strolling. The Children’s Discovery Garden as one of the greatest venues in college on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, is an interactive and educational place for basketball, the University of Dayton Arena the Greater Dayton area hosts two major youngsters. Adults can learn by visiting the hosts NCAA tournament games. Dayton soccer tournaments — the adidas Warrior gardener’s page at www.metroparks.org to will host the NCAA Men’s Division I First Soccer Classic and the Mead CUSA Cup see what’s in bloom at Aullwood, Cox and Four Tournament in 2012 and 2013, as Soccer Tournament, respectively. Wegerzyn MetroParks. well as the Men’s Round II Tournament www.warriorclassic.com, www.meadcupsoccer.com 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, 937/277-6545 games in 2013. Dayton and Montgomery County also host numerous youth and SOFTBALL WESLEYAN METROPARK/ amateur basketball leagues and teams. The Montgomery County is home to many top- ADVENTURE CENTRAL prestigious Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ notch softball complexes and playing fields. This 55-acre haven provides a getaway To The Hoop Tournament will celebrate its It’s a popular site for annual tournaments, without leaving the Dayton city limits. 10th anniversary in January 2012. such as the National Police Softball Situated on the banks of Wolf Creek, UD Flyers Tickets: 937/229-4433, tournament and various ASA and USSSA the park contains mature woodlands and www.daytonflyers.com; Division I Tickets: tournaments. floodplain forests. Adventure Central, an www.ncaa.com 937/333-2255, education center formed by an interactive www.daytonrecreationandyou.com/centers.cfm partnership with the Ohio State University BOWLING Extension, teaches urban youth about the Bowling in Dayton strikes up fun for the TENNIS environment through hands-on learning. whole family. Due to numerous venues Dayton/Montgomery County serves up Special programming is offered throughout ranging from Pla-Mor Lanes to Poelking fun and competition at public and private, the year for kids and adults, from job skills and Capri Lanes, bowling tournaments and indoor and outdoor courts. The Dayton area training to overnight camps. leagues have become one of Dayton’s most hosts several regional and national junior 1441 Wesleyan Rd., Dayton, 937/278-2601 popular pastimes. Dayton welcomes the tennis events. Postal Federal Employee National Bowling 937/276-3978, www.dccta.com or For more information about Tournament in 2012. www.daytonrecreationandyou.com/centers.cfm Dayton’s outdoor recreation, visit www.daytonbowling.com www.daytoncvb.com

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MetroPark Sugarcreek Historical Society (N8) Center (E8, P. 22) 5 Dayton International Airport (A5) 5 Cannery Art & Design Center (C7, P. 22) 6 The Dayton VA 6 Carillon Historical Park (D1, P. 22) Medical Center (H4) 7 Citizens Motor Car Co.: America’s 7 Delco Park (J9) 10 Packard Museum (E5, P. 22) 8 Dunbar House State Memorial (H5) 8 Cox Arboretum (M5) 9 Fraze Pavilion (K8) 9 Crossroads Expo Center, Inc. (ML*, P. 22)

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54 10 Dayton Airport Expo Center (A6) 11 Iams Homestead (F2)

Kettering Kettering 11 Dayton Art Institute (C10, P. 22)

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59 Rd.Byers 46 ACCOMMODATIONS 51 94 73 55 70 For detailed listings see page 34 56 Kingsridge Dr. 88 48 64 47 50 102 Lyons Rd. 22 DESTINATION DAYTON 2011 44 83 69 Lyons Rd.

Springboro Pike Springboro continued from page 19 Public Golf Courses Dayton/Montgomery CASSEL HILLS GOLF COURSE County also has a 201 Clubhouse Way, Vandalia, large selection of 937/890-1300, Private Golf Courses. www.casselhills.com Please Consult COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE The Dayton/Montgomery County 2917 Berkley St., Kettering, Convention & Visitors Bureau 937/293-2341, www.daytonrecreationandyou.com/golfcourses.cfm For Assistance or More Information at 800/221-8235 THE GOLF CLUB AT YANKEE TRACE or visit www.daytoncvb.com. 10000 Yankee St., Centerville, 937/483-GOLF, 800/438-4654, www.yankeetrace.org HARA GREENS 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd., Dayton, FAMILY FUN TAKES 937/278-4272, 937/278-4776, www.haracomplex.com/haragreens JAMAICA RUN GOLF COURSE 8781 Jamaica Rd., Germantown, 937/866-4333, www.jamaicarun.com FLIGHT KITTYHAWK GOLF CENTER 3383 Chuck Wagner Ln., Dayton, Welcome to Ohio’s Largest 937/237-5424, Playground, a destination www.daytonrecreationandyou.com/GolfKittyhawk.cfm packed full of high-flying MADDEN GOLF COURSE family fun. Where else can 2100 Nicholas Rd., Dayton, your family speed down 937/268-0111, www.daytonrecreationandyou.com/GolfMadden.cfm Kings Island’s screaming roller coasters, then splash and slide MOSS CREEK GOLF CLUB 1 Club Dr., Clayton, through Great Wolf Lodge’s 937/837-4653, mammoth indoor waterpark, www.mosscreekgolfclub.com or take flight on Ozone Zipline MOUND GOLF COURSE Adventures, the Midwest’s 757 Mound Ave., Miamisburg, biggest zipline tour. With more to 937/866-2211, www.moundgolf.com do in a 30-mile-radius than anywhere else in Ohio – Warren County is the PIPESTONE GOLF COURSE ultimate family getaway. 4344 Benner Rd., Miamisburg, 937/866-4653, www.pipestonegolf.com ROLLANDIA GOLF CENTER AND For Kings Island, MAGIC CASTLE Ozone Zipline and other 4990 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, packageDEALs visit 937/434-4911, www.gorollandia.com ohioslargestplayground.com/flight  Bring Your Next Convention, Reunion,  Sports Tournament or Event to DAYTON, The Birthplace of Aviation and so much more!

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DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 DINING P. 22, C11 P. 22, H5 P. 22, D1 P. 22, H8 P. 22, H7 P. 22, G6 P. 22, G2 P. 22, G6 P. 22, G6 P. 22, E8 P. 22, E3 P. 22, E9 P. 22, F1 P. 22, F8 P. 22, F9 P. 22, F4 P. 22, I5 MAP PLOT 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DM=Dayton Mall Map ML=MIller Lane Map P.=Page Number 131 JasperSt., Dayton, 937/223-0000, www.deweyspizza.com DEWEY’S PIZZAUDBROWNSTREET 139 N. MainSt., Dayton, 937/461-2233 DE’LISH CAFÉ 1000 CarillonBlvd., Dayton, 937/299-2277, www.daytonhistory.org CULP’S CAFÉ(INCARILLONPARK) 515 Wayne Ave., Dayton, 937/228-2626, www.228coco.com COCO’S BISTRO www.schustercenter.org/dining/citilites.html 138 N. MainSt., Dayton, 937/222-0623, CITILITES (INSCHUSTERCENTER) 210 N. MainSt., Dayton, 937/222-8883, www.chinaroyaldayton.com CHINA ROYAL 456 BelmonteParkN., Dayton, 937/223-5277 CAFÉ MONETBYELEGANTFARE (INDAYTON ART INSTITUTE) 1106 BrownSt., Dayton, 937/985-9917, www.buttercafedayton.com BUTTER CAFÉ 601 S. MainSt., Dayton, 937/222-7411 BRUNCH CLUB 500 E. St., First Dayton, 937/222-2257, www.brixxicecompany.com BRIXX ICECOMPANY 329 E. St., Fifth Dayton, 937/824-2722, www.boulevardhaus.com BOULEVARD HAUS 430 E. St., Fifth Dayton, 937/938-6405, www.blindbobs.com BLIND BOB’S 209 Warren St., Dayton, 937/228-7041, www.benhamscatering.com BENHAM’S RESTAURANT AND CATERING 502 E. Third St., Dayton, 937/222-1488, www.basically-british.com BASICALLY BRITISH TEA ROOM 111 W. St., First Dayton, 937/224-0661 ARCADE SEAFOODS RESTAURANT 416 E. St., Fifth Dayton, 937/220-9333, www.5thstreetwineanddeli.net DELI STREET WINE AND FIFTH 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, 937/224-7822, www.dubpub.com DUBLIN PUB DINING TASTE THEFLAVORS OFTHEWORLD CENTRAL Tea Service Traditional American American American American American American American American American American American American Seafood German Italian Irish/ Asian CUISINE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Mon.–Fri. 11a.m.–2p.m., 5–10p.m., Two hourspriortoperformancesat Wed.–Sat. 11:30a.m.–2:30p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10:30a.m.–10:30p.m., Mon.–Thurs. 11a.m.–11p.m., Mon.–Thurs. 11a.m.–10p.m., Mon.–Thurs. 10a.m.–10p.m., Wed.–Thurs. 11a.m.–10p.m., Wed.–Sat. 11:30a.m.–3p.m. Mon.–Fri. 10:30 a.m.–8p.m., Wed.–Fri. 11:30a.m.–2p.m., Sun.–Thurs. 11a.m.–11p.m. Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2:30a.m., Mon.–Sun. 11a.m.–11p.m. Bar isopenuntil2:30a.m. Fri.–Sat. 11a.m.–11p.m., Tues.–Fri. 11a.m.–2p.m., Mon.–Sat. 8a.m.–2p.m., Mon.–Fri. 11a.m.–2p.m. Tues.–Sun. 7a.m.–3p.m. Sun. 11:30a.m.–10p.m. Sun.–Sat. 7a.m.–3p.m., Mon.–Fri. 8a.m.–6p.m., Sun. 11a.m.–midnight Mon.–Thurs. 5–9p.m., Sat. 10a.m.–10 p.m., Tues. 11a.m.–7p.m., Bar openuntil1a.m. Daily 11a.m.–3p.m. Sun. noon–2:30p.m. Sun. 10a.m.–6p.m. Sun. 11a.m.–4p.m. the SchusterCenter. Sat. 10a.m.–5p.m. Fri. 11a.m.–2a.m., Sat. 5p.m.–2a.m., Fri.–Sat. 5–11p.m. Fri.–Sat. 5–10p.m. Fri.–Sat. 5–9p.m. Sun. 4–10 p.m.

HOURS MC, V, AX $7–$8 MC, V, AX C ,D$5–$8 MC, V,D C ,D$5–$8 MC, V,D $7–$10 MC, V,D $5–$11 MC, V,D R C$22 CR, DC R C$3–$7 CR, DC $5–$25 CR, DC $6–$12 CR, DC $5–$10 CR, DC $9–$15 CR, DC C $5–$10 MC, V CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED R$8–$25 CR CR $8–$22 CR $8–$16 CR (CR - all cards Excluding Diner’s Club); MC - MasterCard; V - Visa; AX - American Express; D - Discover Card; DC - Diner’s Club $16– $10– $28 $22 PRICE RANGE REQUIRED • • • • • • • RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED MAP PLOT DM=Dayton Mall Map ML=Miller Lane Map Number P.=Page RESTAURANT CUISINE ACCESSIBLE HANDICAP HOURS CREDIT ACCEPTED CARDS Club); MC - (CR - all cards Excluding Diner’s V MasterCard; Visa;- AX American - Express; Club D - Discover Card; DC Diner’s PRICE RANGE ACCEPTED RESERVATIONS 18 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., $15– FRANCO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO Italian • CR P. 22, I5 824 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/222-0204, www.francos-italiano.com Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 4–11 p.m. $30

Mon.–Tues. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., 19 GREEK ISLE DELI Greek CR $4–$11 P. 20, G9 5524 Airway Rd., Dayton, 937/781-9201, www.greekisledeli.com Wed.–Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. 20 HASTY TASTY PANCAKE American Daily 5 a.m.–10 p.m. CR $7–$8 P. 20, H9 3509 Linden Ave., Dayton, 937/254-8431

21 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., HICKORY BAR-B-Q American Fri. 11 a.m.–midnight, CR $5–$20 • P. 22, G2 1082 Brown St., Dayton, 937/228-5252, www.hickorybarbq.com Sat. 3 p.m.–midnight, Sun. 3–11 p.m.

22 Mon.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., $17– JAY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Seafood • CR, DC • P. 22, G5 225 E. Sixth St., Dayton, 937/222-2892, www.jays.com Fri.–Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m. $50

23 Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–8 p.m., KOBRICKS COFFEE CAFÉ Café • CR $4–$6 P. 22, E6 40 W. Fourth St., Ste. 100, Dayton, 937/208-8013 Sat.–Sun. 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 24 LUCKY DRAGON Chinese CR $5–$6 P. 22, F7 20 S. Main St., Dayton, 937/424-8440 Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Greek/ Mon.–Wed. 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 25 MORAINE EMBASSY BAR & GRILL MC, V $8–$10 P. 22, E7 25 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, 937/222-7358 American Thurs.–Fri. 7 a.m.–8 p.m. 26 Coffee/ Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., OHIO COFFEE CO. • CR $5–$8 P. 22, E6 46 W. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/228-5282 Lunch (Lunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m.)

27 Tues.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., OLD HICKORY BAR B-Q & CARRYOUT American Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., MC, V $5–$15 P. 20, G9 241 Woodman Dr., Dayton, 937/253-4065, www.myoldhickorybbq.com Sun. noon–9 p.m.

28 American/ Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., OLIVE, AN URBAN DIVE • $5–$10 P. 22, G7 416 E. Third St., Dayton, 937/222-3483, www.olivedive.com Mediterranean Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

29 American/ Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., OREGON EXPRESS Sat. 5 p.m.–2 a.m. CR, DC $6–$21 P. 22, G6 336 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/223-9205, www.oregonexpressdayton.com Italian (Kitchen closes at 1 a.m.)

PARMIZZANO’S ITALIAN CAFÉ AND GAMBITS BAR & GRILL (IN DAYTON Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat.– 30 American/ Sun. 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Breakfast buffet. MARRIOTT) • Gambits: Sun.-Thurs. CR $5–$30 P. 22, E1 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, 937/223-1000, Italian 2 p.m.–midnight, www.dayton-marriott.com Fri.–Sat. 2 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

31 Mon.–Thurs. 4 p.m.–midnight, THE PINE CLUB Steakhouse • $9–$37 P. 22, G1 1926 Brown St., Dayton, 937/228-7463 Fri.–Sat. 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

32 Thurs.–Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., vendors food PNC 2ND STREET MARKET Global • P. 22, I8 600 E. Second St., Dayton, 937/228-2088, www.metroparks.org Sat. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. vary prices vary Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 33 5–9:30 p.m., Sat. 4–10:30 p.m., SA BAI ASIAN CUISINE & SUSHI BAR Asian • CR, DC $7–$18 P. 22, F6 200 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, 937/535-2900 Sun. 4–9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5–10:30 p.m.

34 Mon. 5–9 p.m., Tues.–Thurs. 5–10 SIDEBAR AND SIDEBAR CAFÉ Mediterranean • p.m., Fri.–Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 11 CR $9–16 • P. 22, G6 410 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/723-9415, http://sidebar410.com a.m.–3 p.m. Call for café hours.

35 Mon.–Thurs. 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., SMOKIN’ BAR-B-QUE American • CR $7–$13 P. 22, G6 200 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/586-9790, www.smokinbarbque.com Fri.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–4 a.m.

36 Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE Italian • CR $6–$16 P. 22, E6 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/461-3913, www.meatballs.com Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., 37 STARS (IN CROWNE PLAZA DAYTON) Bar closes at 11 p.m., 33 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/224-0800, American • CR, DC $9–$24 P. 22, F6 Sat. 7 a.m.–noon, 5 p.m.–11 p.m., www.cpdayton.com Bar closes at midnight, Sun. 7 a.m.–noon, 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

38 Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., STOCKYARDS INN American • CR $9–$29 P. 20, G8 1065 Springfield St., Dayton, 937/254-3576 Sat. 4 p.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Thurs. 7–10 a.m., 10:30 39 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m., TARTAN MARKETPLACE AT SINCLAIR American • CR $5–$6 P. 22, D7 444 W. Third St., Dayton, 937/512-4589, www.aramarkcafe.com/sinclair Sat. 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Call for summer hours.

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40 Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., $7 THAI 9 Asian • Sun.–Thurs. 5–9:30 p.m., CR (lunch)– • P. 22, G6 11 Brown St., Dayton, 937/222-3227, www.thai9restaurant.com Fri.–Sat. 5–10 p.m. $18 41 THERAPY CAFÉ American • Mon.–Sun. 5 p.m.–2:30 a.m., CR $6–$11 P. 22, H7 452 E. Third St., Dayton, 937/461-4000, www.therapy-cafe.com 42 THE TROLLEY STOP American Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m. MC, V, D $4–$8 P. 22, H6 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 937/461-1101, www.trolleystopdayton.com Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 43 UNO CHICAGO GRILL Italian/ Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. $10– • • CR ON SHOW P. 22, F8 126 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/910-8000, www.unos.com American Sat. 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. $13 NIGHTS Sun. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

44 Tues.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., THE WINE GALLERY & CAFÉ American • CR $6–$16 P. 22, E9 5 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, 937/224-9463, www.thewinegalleryandcafe.com Fri. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–1 a.m. NORTH 45 Eastern Mon. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Tues.–Thurs. $7 AMBER ROSE RESTAURANT & CATERING • 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–10 CR (lunch)– • P. 20, F8 1400 Valley St., Dayton, 937/228-2511, www.theamberrose.com European p.m., Sat. 4 p.m.–10 p.m. $18 46 Mon.–Fri. 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. $10– BARNSIDER American • CR P. 20, E5 5202 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/277-1332, www.barnsider-restaurant.com Sat. 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. $28

47 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., BOLT’S SPORTS CAFÉ American • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, CR, DC $9–$18 P. 20, C3 910 S. Main St., Englewood, 937/836-6634, www.boltssportscafe.com Sun. noon–10 p.m.

48 Italian/ Mon.–Fri. 3 p.m.–2:30 a.m., BOSTON’S BISTRO & PUB • Sat. 1 p.m.–2:30 a.m., CR $5–$13 • P. 20, E5 7500 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/461-1002, www.bostonsbistro.com Hungarian Sun. Open for private events

49 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., $10– BUCKHORN TAVERN Steakhouse • CR, DC • P. 20, C4 8800 Meeker Rd., Dayton, 937/890-3261, www.buckhorntavern.biz Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. $27

50 Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., BUNKERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL American • Fri. 10 a.m.–midnight, CR $5–$9 P. 20, A7 893 E. National Rd., Vandalia, 937/890-8899, www.bunkersbarandgrill.com Sat. 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–10 p.m. 51 THE CHATEAU CLUB American • Daily 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m. MC, V $6–$17 P. 20, E7 4302 N. Webster St., Dayton, 937/277-8209 52 American/ $3.50– EVAN’S CAFÉ & ERICA’S CATERING • Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. CR, DC P. 20, F6 1939 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/276-2556, Vegetarian $10 53 HUMPTY’S (IN THE HOLIDAY INN) American • Daily 6 a.m.–11 p.m. CR $7–$19 P. 20, C3 10 Rockridge Rd., Englewood, 937/832-1234, www.holidayinn.com/daytonap

54 Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., IYARA THAI RESTAURANT Thai • Mon.–Thurs. 5–9 p.m., MC, V, D $7–$15 P. 20, C9 6118 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights, 937/237-7767 Fri.–Sat. 5–9:30 p.m.

55 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., MR. LEE’S FINE ASIAN DINING Asian • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., CR $6–$17 P. 22, ML 7580 Poe Ave., Dayton, 937/898-3860, www.mrlees.com Sun. noon–9 p.m.

56 Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., ORIGINAL RIB HOUSE American • Fri. 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., CR $8–$19 • P. 20, A6 275 E. National Rd., Vandalia, 937/898-4601, www.theoriginalribhouse.com Sat. 4–11:30 p.m., Sun. noon–8 p.m.

57 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., TJ. CHUMPS INC. American • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m., CR $8–$20 P. 20, B3 559 S. Main St., Englewood, 937/836-4300, www.tjchumps.com Sun. noon–10 p.m.

58 Tues.–Sat. 6:30–10:30 a.m., ZACH’S (IN THE RAMADA PLAZA DAYTON) American • CR $5–$22 P. 20, F7 2301 Wagner Ford Rd., Dayton, 937/278-4871, www.ramadaplazadayton.com 5–9 p.m. SOUTH Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 59 Sat.–Sun. 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., AJANTA INDIA RESTAURANT Indian • MC, V, D $9–$18 P. 20, K9 3063 Woodman Dr., Kettering, 937/296-9200 Mon. 5–9:30 p.m., Tues.–Sat. 5–10 p.m., Sun. 3–9:30 p.m.

60 Italian/ Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., ALEX’S CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT • Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–11 p.m., CR $5–$28 P. 22, DM 125 Monarch Ln., Miamisburg, 937/866-2266 American Sun. 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

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Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 61 AMAR INDIA $10– Indian • 5–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., 2751 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 937/439-9005, CR, DC $17 P. 22, DM www.amarindiadayton.com Sun. noon–9 p.m.

62 Tues.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., BAR-B-Q HUT American • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., MC, V, D $8–$15 P. 21, K8 3800 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, 937/298-7427 Sun. noon–9 p.m.

Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., 63 $10– BEEF O’BRADY’S American • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, CR P. 21, O7 953 S. Main St., Centerville, 937/433-9400, www.beefstogo.com Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. $15

64 THE BISTRO (IN THE DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES) Daily 6:30–10 a.m., $8 and American • CR 300 Prestige Pl., Miamisburg, 937/436-2400, 5–11 p.m. up P. 22, DM www.daytonmiamisburgsuites.doubletree.com

65 Mon.–Thurs. 4–10:30 p.m., BONEFISH GRILL Seafood • Fri.–Sat. 4–11:30 p.m., CR $8–$20 • P. 22, DM 2818 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 937/428-0082, www.bonefishgrill.com Sun. 1–9 p.m.

BRAVO! CUCINA ITALIANA Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 66 • • 2770 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, 937/439-1294, Italian Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. CR $7–$25 P. 22, DM www.bravoitalian.com

67 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., BULLWINKLE’S TOP HAT BISTRO American • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., CR $6–$20 P. 21, M3 19 N. Main St., Miamisburg, 937/859-7677, www.bullwinklestophatbistro.com Sun. noon–10 p.m.

68 Mexican/ Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., CARMEL’S SOUTHWEST & MEXICAN GRILL • CR $6–$14 P. 20, J7 1025 Shroyer Rd., Dayton, 937/294-1261, www.carmelsgrill.com American Sun. noon–11 p.m.

69 Mon.–Thurs. 4:30–10 p.m., CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL Italian • Fri. 4:30–11 p.m., Sat. 3–11 p.m., CR $5–$21 P. 22, DM 900 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, 937/438-9690, www.carrabbas.com Sun. noon–10 p.m.

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Mon.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., 70 CARVER’S STEAKS & CHOPS $15– Steakhouse • Fri.–Sat., 5–10:30 p.m., • 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, 937/433-7099, MC, V, AX $30 P. 22, DM www.carversdayton.com Sun. 4–9 p.m. 71 CENTRAL PERC COFFEEHOUSE Café • Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $5–$15 P. 20, J7 2315 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, 937/299-5282

72 French/ Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., C’EST TOUT • Mon.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., CR, DC $6–$29 P. 20, J7 2600 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, 937/298-0022, www.cesttoutbistro.com American Fri.–Sat. 5–11 p.m.

73 Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., $11– CHAMPPS American • CR, DC P. 22, DM 7880 Washington Village Dr., Centerville, 937/433-2333, www.champps.com Sun. 10 a.m.–1 a.m. $19

74 Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., THE CHOP HOUSE American • CR, DC $8–$25 • P. 22, DM 7727 Washington Village Dr., Centerville, 937/291-1661, www.thechophouse.com Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. 75 CHRISTOPHER’S RESTAURANT AND CATERING American • Mon.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. CR $5–$8 P. 20, K9 2318 E. Dorothy Ln., Kettering, 937/299-0089, www.christophers.biz

76 Mon.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., CITY BARBEQUE American • CR $6–$20 P. 21, N8 5 E. Franklin St., Centerville, 937/312-1350, www.citybbq.com Sun. 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

77 Mon.–Fri. 6:30–10 a.m., COURTYARD RESTAURANT (IN COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT) American • CR $7–$10 P. 22, DM 100 Prestige Pl., Miamisburg, 937/433-3131, www.marriott.com Sat.–Sun. 7–11 a.m. Mon.–Fri. 6:30–9:30 a.m., 5:30–9 p.m., 78 Lounge 5:30–11 p.m.; GARDEN BISTRO (IN WYNDHAM GARDEN) American • Sat. 7–10:30 a.m., 5:30–9 p.m., CR, DC $4–$24 • P. 22, DM 31 Prestige Plaza Dr., Miamisburg, 937/434-8030 Lounge 5:30–11 p.m.; Sun. 7–10:30 a.m., 6–9 p.m.

Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 79 DOUBLEDAY’S GRILL & TAVERN Fri. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., 199 E. Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville, 937/436-4666, American CR $5–$20 P. 21, M8 Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., www.doubledaysgrillandtavern.com Sun. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. South 80 Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., EL MESON American/ • Mon.–Thurs. 5–9 p.m., CR, DC $7–$30 • P. 21, L5 903 E. Dixie Dr., West Carrollton, 937/859-8229, www.elmeson.net Fusion Fri.–Sat. 5–10 p.m. 81 Mon.–Thurs. 5 p.m.–9 p.m., FIGLIO Italian • MC, V, AX $5–$15 P. 21, K7 424 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, 937/534-0494, www.figliopizza.com Fri.–Sat. 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

82 Italian/ Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., GEEZ GRILL & PUB Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., CR $5–$25 P. 21, M7 5841 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, 937/439-0001 American Sun. noon–9 p.m.

83 Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., GOLDEN DRAGON BUFFET & GRILL Asian • CR $5–$15 P. 22, DM 1136 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, 937/291-3666 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

84 Tues.–Fri. 6 a.m.–3 p.m., GOLDEN NUGGET PANCAKE HOUSE American • Sat. 6 a.m.–3:30 p.m., V, MC $5–$11 P. 20, J6 2932 S. Dixie Dr., Dayton, 937/298-0138 Sun. 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Mon.–Thurs. 4–9 p.m., 85 Fri. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., GRUB STEAK Steakhouse • CR $5–$22 • P. 22, DM 2098 S. Alex Rd., West Carrollton, 937/276-4193, www.thegrubsteak.com Sat. 3–10 p.m., Sun. noon–8 p.m.

Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m., 86 Sun. 1 p.m.–2:30 a.m. HARRIGAN’S TAVERN American • CR $5–$8 P. 21, K8 4070 Marshall Rd., Kettering, 937/294-7474, www.harriganstavern.com Kitchen closes Mon.–Thurs. 11 p.m., Fri.–Sat. midnight, Sun. 10 p.m.

87 Tues.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., $12– THE HAWTHORN GRILL American • CR P. 21, K8 1222 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, 937/298-2222, www.hawthorngrill.com 5–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 5–10 p.m. $25

88 Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., $13– J. ALEXANDER’S American • CR • P. 22, DM 7970 Washington Village Dr., Dayton, 937/435-4441, www.jalexanders.com Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. $28

89 French/ Bistro Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., L’AUBERGE & L’AUBERGE BISTRO Mon.–Thurs. 5:30–9 p.m., MC, V, AX $7–$38 • P. 21, K7 4120 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, 937/299-5536, www.laubergedayton.com American only Fri.–Sat. 5:30–10 p.m.

90 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., LA PINATA Mexican • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., CR $8–$13 P. 21, O7 1069 S. Main St., Centerville, 937/291-0227 Sun. 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

28 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 MAP PLOT DM=Dayton Mall Map ML=Miller Lane Map Number P.=Page RESTAURANT CUISINE ACCESSIBLE HANDICAP HOURS CREDIT ACCEPTED CARDS Club); MC - (CR - all cards Excluding Diner’s V MasterCard; Visa;- AX American - Express; Club D - Discover Card; DC Diner’s PRICE RANGE ACCEPTED RESERVATIONS 91 Tues.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., $15– MAMMA DISALVO’S Italian • CR P. 21, K8 1375 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, 937/299-5831, www.mammadisalvo.com Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 2–11 p.m. $22 92 MCGILLICUTTY’S American • Daily 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m. CR, DC $4–$13 P. 21, L8 1980 E. Whipp Rd., Dayton, 937/436-0057

93 Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m., MCL RESTAURANT & BAKERY American • CR $7–$10 P. 21, K7 4485 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, 937/299-6605, www.mclhomemade.com Sun. 10:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

94 Tues.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., MEADOWLARK RESTAURANT American • Fri.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., CR $6–$28 • P. 22, DM 5531 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, 937/434-4750, www.meadowlarkrestaurant.com Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

95 Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., MURRAY’S PLACE American Sat. 8 a.m.–11 p.m., MC, V, AX $5–$20 P. 20, J6 2866 S. Dixie Dr., Kettering, 937/294-9373 Sun. 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

96 Tues.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., $15– NEIL’S HERITAGE HOUSE American • CR, DC • P. 20, I6 2323 W. Schantz Ave., Kettering, 937/298-8611 Tues.–Sat. 5 p.m.–midnight $30

97 Mon.–Thurs. 4:30–11:30 p.m., $18– THE OAKWOOD CLUB Steakhouse • CR • P. 20, J7 2414 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, 937/293-6973, www.theoakwoodclub.com Fri.–Sat. 4:30 p.m.–1 a.m. $35

98 Tues.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m., THE PAVILION GRILLE American • CR $7–$10 P. 21, K8 580 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, 937/294-2278 Sat.–Sun. noon–2:30 a.m.

99 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., PALERMO’S Italian • Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. noon–11 p.m., MC, V, D $8–$21 P. 20, J6 2667 S. Dixie Dr., Moraine, 937/299-8888, www.palermosdayton.com Sun. noon–9 p.m.

Mon. and Sun. 5–9 p.m., 100 THE PARAGON SUPPER CLUB $20– American • Tues.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., • 797 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 937/433-1234, MC, V, D $30 P. 21, N7 www.theparagonsupperclub.com Fri. 5–11 p.m., Sat. 4:45–11 p.m.

800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 29 MAP PLOT DM=Dayton Mall Map ML=Miller Lane Map Number P.=Page RESTAURANT CUISINE ACCESSIBLE HANDICAP HOURS CREDIT ACCEPTED CARDS Club); MC - (CR - all cards Excluding Diner’s V MasterCard; Visa;- AX American - Express; Club D - Discover Card; DC Diner’s PRICE RANGE ACCEPTED RESERVATIONS 101 Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Chinese • CR $8–$23 • P. 22, DM 2626 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 937/428-6085, www.pfchangs.com Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

American/ Tues.–Thurs. 5–9 p.m., 102 RUE DUMAINE $10– 1061 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 937/610-1061, French • Fri. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., MC, V, AX • P. 22, DM $25 www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Bistro Fri.–Sat. 5–10 p.m. 103 RUSTY BUCKET CORNER TAVERN Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 2812 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, 937/436-2426, American • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., CR $5–$17 P. 22, DM http://dayton.myrustybucket.com Sun. 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

104 Tues.–Thurs. 5–9 p.m., SAVONA RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR American • CR $7–$27 P. 21, N7 79 S. Main St., Centerville, 937/610-9835, www.savonadayton.com Fri.–Sat. 5–10 p.m.

105 Tues.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., SWEENEY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE Seafood Fri. 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., CR $5–$30 • P. 21, N7 28 W. Franklin St., Centerville, 937/291-3474, www.sweeneysseafood.com Sat. 5–10:30 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m.

Mon. 4–11 p.m., 106 Italian/ Tues.–Wed. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., TALEGATOR’S ITALIAN PUB • MC, V, D $8–$15 P. 21, M8 6270 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, 937/424-5604 American Thurs.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m., Sat. noon–2:30 a.m., Sun. noon–11 p.m.

107 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., TJ. CHUMPS INC. American • Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m., CR $7–$20 P. 21, N3 12 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg, 937/859-4000, www.tjchumps.com Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

108 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., TREASURE ISLAND SUPPER CLUB American • MC, V, AX $5–$29 P. 21, K5 4250 Chief Woods Ln., Moraine, 937/299-6161, www.treasureislandsc.com Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight

109 Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., $11– TRONI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian • MC, V P. 20, J8 1314 E. Dorothy Ln., Kettering, 937/643-9921 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. $17

Daily 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m. 110 UPPER DECK TAVERN American MC, V, D $5–$10 P. 21, K5 2651 Blanchard Rd., Moraine, 937/298-3929 Kitchen closes at 10 p.m.

111 Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., YANKEE TRACE RESTAURANT American • Fri. 5–9 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. CR $7–12 P. 21, O6 10000 Yankee St., Centerville, 937/438-3585, www.yankeetrace.org Seasonal hours. FAMILY FAVORITES

The following list contains local, regional and national restaurant chains located throughout the Dayton/Montgomery County area.

A&W Church’s Fried Chicken Friendly’s Restaurant My Favorite Muffin and Red Lobster Applebee’s City Barbeque Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant Bagel Café Rooster’s Arby’s Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers Gold Star Chili Nelly’s Chicken Ruby Tuesdays Bagel Café Cracker Barrel Old Country Golden Corral O’Charley’s Sake Japanese Restaurant Blimpie Store and Restaurant Jimmy John’s OinkADoodleMoo Skyline Chili Bob Evans Restaurant Denny’s Hooters Old Country Buffet Smash Burger Buffalo Wild Wings Domino’s Pizza KFC Olive Garden Italian Smokey Bones Restaurant Cadillac Jack’s Donatos Pizza Las Piramides Steak Escape Outback Steakhouse Cassano Pizza & Subs Dragon City Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Steak ‘n Shake Panera Bread Chick-Fil-A El Rancho Grande Logan’s Roadhouse Subby’s Papa Johns Chili’s El Toro Lone Star Steakhouse & Subway Penn Station East Coast Subs Chipotle Mexican Grill Elsa’s Mexican Restaurant Saloon Taco Bell Pepito’s Mexican Restaurant China Buffet Fazoli’s Long John Silvers Tim Horton’s Perkins Family Restaurant China Cottage First Watch Marion’s Piazza T.G.I. Friday’s Pizza Hut China Garden Buffet Five Guys Burgers & Fries Max & Erma’s Tumbleweed Southwest Grill Ponderosa Steak House Christy’s Flying Pizza McDonald’s Waffle House Potbelly Sandwich Works Chuck E. Cheese Frickers Milano’s Wendy’s Rally’s For a complete list of Dayton area dining, including regional and national chains, contact the Dayton Montgomery County CVB at 800/221-8235.

30 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 MEETING GUIDE

WHETHER MEETING FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE, DAYTON PROVIDES AMPLE SPACES TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. MEETING GUIDE

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ACTION SPORTS CENTER BENJAMIN & MARIAN THE CITIZENS MOTORCAR This non-traditional venue features eight SCHUSTER PERFORMING COMPANY; AMERICA’S baseball diamonds, one indoor soccer ARTS CENTER PACKARD MUSEUM field and five outdoor soccer fields. This beautiful Cesar Pelli-designed This historic Packard MotorCar Entire facility: 300+; Trade Show set-up: building offers numerous event space dealership offers unique and ample 40 tables, ceiling height: 25ft. options and in-house catering. The space to accommodate your event. 1103 Gateway Dr., Dayton 45404, Wintergarden: 1,000 reception, 500 Two meeting rooms; Main Museum: 937/224-7529, www.usactionsports.com banquet; Mathile Theatre: 150 banquet. ceiling: 15ft, 200 banquet/reception; 250 reception; Loge Level: 200 250 theatre/classroom; Pavilion: 350 AULLWOOD AUDUBON reception, 150 banquet; Balcony Lobby: banquet, 500 reception. Caterer list CENTER AND FARM 150 reception; Orchestra Lobby: 300 provided. Just 20 minutes from downtown Dayton, reception, 150 banquet; Mead Theatre: 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton 45402, the Center’s auditorium can hold 200 2,320 theater; NCR Donor Lounges, 937/226-1710, people for a lecture or 160 people for a combined: 200 reception, 125 banquet; www.americaspackardmuseum.org dinner or banquet. Smaller meeting rooms separate: 75 reception, 50 banquet. and an outdoor education center are One W. Second St., Dayton 45402, COX ARBORETUM available, as are a caterer list and 937/228-7591, www.victoriatheatre.com This 189-acre park with specialty kitchen. Trade Show setup: 20 booths, gardens, expansive fields, and a butterfly cathedral ceiling in auditorium 15ft. CANNERY ART & DESIGN house sets a beautiful backdrop for 1000 Aullwood Rd., Dayton 45414, CENTER any function. Fifth Third Conference 937/890-7360, Unique venue with artistic ambience. Center: 120 banquet, 175 theater; http://aullwood.center.audubon.org Classroom: 80, banquet: 150-175, Huffman Gallery: 175–200 banquet; cocktail reception: 250. MeadWestvaco Theatre: 48 theater; BENHAM’S GROVE 434 E. Third St., Dayton 45402, Kettering Learning Lab: 26 banquet; This charming, 19th-century farmhouse 937/313-9883, www.canneryarts.com Crabapple Allee (outdoor): 200 has all the modern conveniences. Guests reception; Edible Landscape Garden may use an off-site caterer. Gerber CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK Pavilion (outdoor): 200 reception. House: 70–120; The Barn: 80; The Carillon Historical Park’s 65 acres are Caterer list provided. 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton 45449, Cottage: 24; Gazebo: 20; East Meeting frequently used for a variety of car shows 937/434-9005, www.coxarboretum.org Room: 24; Entire complex: 200. and festivals. indoor venues can hold 20 166 N. Main St., Centerville 45459, to 500 people depending on the event 937/433-1913, www.benhamsgrove.com location. Caterer list is provided. CROSSROADS EXPO CENTER 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton 45409, Home to an 11,550-square-foot banquet 937/293-2841, www.daytonhistory.org hall that holds 750 people, two breakout

800/221-8235 WWW.DAYTONCVB.COM 31 rooms that can hold 30 people, two North Hall: 2,500 theater, 1,500 classroom, MONTGOMERY COUNTY breakout rooms that can hold 50 people 1,200 banquet and reception; Conference FAIRGROUNDS and a conference room that can hold 24 Center: 1,200 theater, 650 classroom, Carousel Room: 100 banquet; Coliseum people. Caterer list provided. 500 banquet, 600 reception; Silver Arena: Building: 2,000 banquet; Round House: 6550 Poe Ave., Dayton, 45414, 937/890-4652, 960 theater, 500 classroom, 800 banquet, 1,000 banquet; Grandstand (1/2-mile dirt www.crossroadsexpocenter.com 1,000 reception; East Exhibit Hall: 3,000 racetrack): 3,200 fixed seats. A list of theater, 2,000 classroom, 1,600 banquet approved caterers is available. and reception; Ball Arena: 1,818 theater, DAYTON AIRPORT EXPO 1043 S. Main St., Dayton, 45409, 937/224-1619, 900 classroom, 1,200 banquet and 1,400 CENTER www.montcofair.com The Airport Expo Center boasts more than reception; On-site pub: 100. The complex 100,000 square feet of meeting space. The features an ice rink and an 18-hole golf course. In-house catering, A/V equipment MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S East and West wings are both 7,500 square HISTORIC OLD COURT HOUSE feet, while the Entry Hall is 3,000 square and rental available. 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd., Dayton, 45415, This 19th-century historic Greek Revival- feet. Maximum trade show capacity: 550 937/278-4776, www.haracomplex.com style courthouse can hold up to 130 guests booths. Catering is provided on site. in the courtroom and 30–40 people in the 3900 McCauley Dr., Vandalia, 45377, meeting room. Choice of caterer. 937/454-8700, www.daytonexpo.com DAYTON MASONIC CENTER On the National Register’s Historic Places, Third and Main streets, Dayton, 45422, 937/293-2841, www.daytonhistory.org DAYTON ART INSTITUTE the Dayton Masonic Center evokes the elegance of days gone by. The Center has This Italian Renaissance building overlooks NATIONAL COMPOSITE CENTER downtown Dayton and easily accommodates meeting space for 10–1,700 people, dining Auditorium: 255 theater; Classroom A: up to 1,000 guests. Entire museum: almost facilities for 10–850 people, a ballroom, 50; Classroom B: 45; Breakout Rooms 100,000 sq ft.; Shaw Gothic Cloister: 250 two theaters and a complete kitchen. Free (four total): 8–15; Atrium: 250 reception. banquet, 350 reception; Auditorium: 800 on-site parking and in-house catering. Air Catering by the University of Dayton. theater; Great Hall: 10,500 sq ft., 125 conditioning will be operational in June 2012. 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, 45405, 2000 Composite Dr., Kettering, 45420, banquet, 350 reception; Italian Cloister 937/224-9795, www.dmcohio.org 937/297-9450, www.compositecenter.org (Outdoor): 125 banquet, 225 reception; Fifth Third Private Dining Room: 40 banquet. On-site catering. Auditorium features state DELCO PARK MEETING PLACE PATTERSON HOMESTEAD of the art A/V equipment, ceiling: 45ft. Meeting facilities for up to 80 people. This 1816 Federal-style farmhouse was 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, 45405, Custom room configurations, Wi-Fi and A/V once home to the influential Dayton 937/223-5277, 800/296-4426, equipment available. Kitchen available for Patterson family and can hold up to 100 www.daytonartinstitute.org a nominal charge. No alcoholic beverages. people for a banquet and 120 people for a 1701 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, 45420, reception. Choice of off-site caterer. 800/454-3158, www.delcoparkmeetingplace.com 1815 Brown St., Dayton, 45409, 937/222-9724, DAYTON CONVENTION CENTER www.daytonhistory.org This state-of-the-art venue offers 77,000-square-feet of exhibition space, JAMES S. TRENT ARENA 150,000-square-feet of total space and This multipurpose complex can seat up POLEN FARM 22 meeting rooms, including a 672-seat to 4,400 people and includes two full-size This historic estate features a banquet theater. The Center can host 322 10x10 basketball courts, five locker rooms, a room, covered patio, gazebo and a barn. exhibition booths or a banquet for up to 3,000 concession stand, a walking track, and Indoor capacity ranges from 18–250 people, people. In-house catering, A/V equipment a fitness center. The Arena holds 3,650 and the combined buildings and grounds and Wi-Fi access are provided. Attached fixed seats. The 8,000-square-foot lobby can hold up to 1,300 people. Guests may parking garage. Convention Center connects is available for banquets or meetings and choose an off-site caterer. to the 283-room Crowne Plaza Hotel. holds 450 banquet, 750 reception. Smaller 5099 Bigger Rd., Kettering, 45440, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton, 45402, 937/333-4700, conference room for 20-40 people available. 937/435-5787, www.ketteringoh.org 800/822-3498, www.daytonconventioncenter.com In-house catering. No alcohol permitted. 3301 Shroyer Rd., Kettering, 45429, PRESIDENTIAL BANQUET DAYTON CULTURAL & RTA 937/499-1496, www.trentarena.com CENTER TRANSIT CENTER The Lincoln Room: 300 banquet; The This brick building was the former home MADISON LAKES LEARNING Kennedy Room: 300 banquet; both rooms of the Old Zion Baptist Church. Zion AND CONFERENCE CENTER combined: 600 reception; Washington Theater: 87 fixed seats, capacity of 120 1,700 sq ft. Two meeting rooms: 45 Room: 135 banquet; Jefferson: 185 for reception; Legacy Gallery/Multicultural theater. Picnic areas, shelters, kitchenette banquet. In-house catering. Art Room: 60 banquet/90 reception; and A/V equipment also are available. 4572 Presidential Way, Kettering, 45429, Classroom and conference rooms: 15. Catering list is provided. 937/439-0610, 937/291-3600, Choice of caterer. No alcoholic beverages. 581 Olive Rd., Dayton, 45427, 937/496-6644, www.kohlercatering.net 40 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, 45402, www.mcohio.org/montcnty/madison_lakes/ 937/333-2489, www.daytonrecreationandyou.com madisonLakes/madisonLakes.htm DAVID H. PONITZ SINCLAIR CONFERENCE CENTER AT DAYTON DRAGONS’ FIFTH MAHARA BANQUET CENTER SINCLAIR COMMUNITY THIRD FIELD A 2,500-sq-ft banquet room can be divided into three rooms. 150 theater/reception/ COLLEGE Fifth Third Field offers one-of-a-kind spaces The state-of-the-art David H. Ponitz Sinclair including the Fifth Third Conference Room: banquet, 125 classroom. In-house catering. 1780 S. Alex Rd., West Carrollton, 45449, Center includes: Great Hall: 10,500 sq. ft., 60 classroom, 80 theater; Suite Level 937/866-7550, www.kohlercatering.net max capacity: 800 theater, 700 banquet, Lobby: 70 banquet, 100 reception; Luxury 1,000 reception; Frederick C. Smith Suites: 10–20; Party Deck: 50–60; Fifth Auditorium: 336 theater; Charity E. Early Third Café: 15–20; Fifth Third Café Deck: MANDALAY BANQUET CENTER Auditorium: 280 theater, 180 classroom, 50; Covered concourse: 150 reception. AND CATERING 200 banquet, 400 reception; Smaller rooms, In-house catering. The Ballroom (salons A–G combined) is A/V equipment and in-house catering. 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, 45402, 8,250 sq ft. and holds: 1,200 theater, 480 444 W. Third St., Building 12, Dayton, 45402, 937/228-BATS, www.daytondragons.com classroom, 650 banquet, 1,000 reception. 937/512-3061, www.sinclair.edu/facilities/ponitz 25 booth capacity for trade shows. Ceiling: DAYTON HARA COMPLEX 14ft. A/V equipment and in-house catering SUNWATCH INDIAN VILLAGE The Hara Arena: 165,000-square-feet of are offered. The Indian Village Overlook room (2,500 exhibition space, 5,500 permanent seats, 2700 E. River Rd., Dayton, 45439, 937/294-6600, sq ft.) has great views. Guests can choose 7,100 reserved seats, 7,200 festival seats. www.mandalaycatering.com their own caterer. Large room: 120 banquet

32 DESTINATION DAYTON 2012 and reception; Small rooms: 60 banquet and reception. 2301 W. River Rd., Dayton, 45418, 937/268-8199, PLATINUM AWARD WINNING www.sunwatch.org TAJ MA GARAJ This unique banquet facility features 23,000-square-feet of space, which can hold 535 people downstairs and 50 upstairs. A game room upstairs holds arcade classics from PacMan to Pop-a-Shot, while the downstairs space showcases Porsches and VWs. A list of approved caterers is provided. 300 S. Perry St., Dayton, 45402, 937/296-9262, www.tajmagaraj.com Riverview & Meetings/Banquets TOP OF THE MARKET Specialty Suites up to 80 People This former freight warehouse can Free Wireless 100% Smoke Free accommodate 300 for a banquet. Upstairs smaller room: 75 banquet; Upstairs larger Refrigerators 32” HD TV HBO room: 175 banquet. Downstairs: 600–800 banquet; Whole facility: 1,000 banquet Plush Bedding Fireside Lounge and reception. Located in Webster Station. Package M–Sat In-house catering. 32 Webster St., Dayton, 45402, 937/224-3663, Spirit Café Serving www.topofmarket.com Hot Breakfast Daily Dinner & Room Service UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON M–Sat STUDENT LIFE AND KENNEDY UNION 24 Hr Access to: The Kennedy Union hosts 16 rooms. The Market, Workout ballroom can hold up to 700 people Facility, Business Center, theater-style and 360 people for a banquet. Guest Laundry In-house catering. 300 College Park Ave., Dayton, 45469, University of Dayton • 2006 S Edwin C. Moses Blvd. 937/229-3333, Dayton, Ohio 45417 • 937-220-9060 www.udayton.edu/studev/studentlifeandku Reservations 866-321-2211 www.marriott.com/dayud UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ARENA The UD Arena can seat 13,435 people and includes eight luxury suites, a pavilion and 102 loge seats. In-house catering. Boesch Lounge: 150 banquet; Time Warner Cable Flight Deck: 300 banquet and reception; Time Warner Cable Stadium: 375 seats. 1801 Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, 45408, The Extras 937/229-4635, www.daytonflyers.com Aren’t Extra!® THE VICTORIA THEATRE The 143-year-old beautifully renovated baroque theatre offers approximately Free Hot QUIKSTART ® Breakfast 13,000-square-feet of space. Victoria Theatre: 1,152 fixed seats; Victoria Theatre Free 5:30 Kickback Lobby: 40 classroom, 100 banquet, 200 ® reception; Victoria Theatre Stage: 175 banquet, 350 reception; Reception Room: Free Wireless Internet Access 40 banquet, 60 reception; Mezzanine: 100 reception. In-house catering. Free Long Distance 138 N. Main St., Dayton, 45402, 937/228-7591, www.victoriatheatre.com Free Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Whirlpool YANKEE TRACE RESTAURANT AND BANQUETS Guests may rent quarter, half and whole Short Walk to rooms. Rooms A1, A2, B1 and B2 combined: 230 banquet, 280 maximum Many Restaurants! capacity; ceiling: 11 ft. In-house catering is provided, A/V equipment available. 10000 Yankee St., Centerville 45458, Service of alcohol is subject o state and local law. 937/438-3585, www.yankeetrace.org Drury Inn & Suites-Dayton For More Information About I-75 & Benchwood Ln. | 6616 Miller Ln. | Dayton, OH | 937-454-5200 Meetings & Events, visit www.daytoncvb.com or call 800/221-8235. | druryhotels.com | 1-800-DRURYINN

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P. 22, ML 937/898-9221, 800/295-3339, FAX: 937/898-9227, www.extendedstayamerica.com FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT DAYTON NORTH Free airport shuttle, local calls, free high-speed wireless Internet 22 and free continental breakfast available. Guest laundry on site, 6960 Miller Ln., Dayton, 45414, 132 1 6 •••hair dryers and in-room coffee makers. Restaurant discounts. P. 22, ML 937/898-1120, 800/228-2800, FAX: 937/898-0727, www.marriott.com/dayfi HAMPTON INN & SUITES DAYTON VANDALIA Suites with microwaves/refrigerators and kitchen available. HD-TV 23 in every room, cable, in-room coffee makers, hair dryers, irons/ 7043 Miller Ln., Dayton, 45414, 79 28 1 6 •• boards, free hot continental breakfast and weekday “Hampton On P. 22, ML 937/387-0598, 800/HAMPTON, the Run” breakfast bags available, business center and wireless FAX: 937/387-0597, www.hamptoninn.com Internet access. HAMPTON INN & SUITES DAYTON AIRPORT In-room coffee maker, irons/boards, free local calls, wireless 24 Internet access, free hot breakfast and weekday “Hampton On the 180 Rockridge Rd., Englewood, 45322, 83 32 1 3 •••Run” breakfast bags. Guest laundry and A/V equipment rentals P. 20, C3 937/832-3333, 800/HAMPTON, also are available. FAX: 937/832-3939, www.hamptoninn.com HAMPTON INN HUBER HEIGHTS Free continental breakfast, hot tub, in-room microwaves and 25 refrigerators, hair dryers, irons/boards, business center, high speed 5588 Merily Way, Huber Heights, 45424, 72 1 4 •• Internet, free local calls and cable/HBO. P. 20, C8 937/233-4300, 800/HAMPTON, FAX: 937/233-4443, www.hamptoninn.com Valet grocery service, full kitchens, DirectTV, laundry facilities, 26 HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM DAYTON NORTH fitness room, free hot breakfast buffet, dry cleaning service and 7070 Poe Ave., Dayton, 45414, 937/898-7764, 64 64 4 • free wireless Internet. P. 22, ML 800/337-0160, www.hawthorn.com HOLIDAY INN DAYTON AIRPORT High speed wireless Internet, in-room coffee maker, hair dryers, 27 irons/boards and HBO. Free airport shuttle service and special 10 Rockridge Rd., Englewood, 45322, 148 3 5 7 •••••“Park & Fly” rates available. P. 20, C3 937/832-1234, 888/HOLIDAY, FAX: 937/832-3548, www.holiday-inn.com/daytonap Free hot breakfast, cable TV/HBO, voice mail, data ports, two HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES DAYTON phone lines in room, hair dryers, irons/boards, in-room coffee 28 WEST/BROOKVILLE makers and free local calls. Kids stay free. Jacuzzi suites, laundry 95 N. Parkview Dr., Brookville, 45309, 70 23 1 4 •• facility, wireless Internet also available. P. 20, D1 937/833-9998, 888/HOLIDAY, FAX: 937/833-9088, www.hiexpress.com Free continental breakfast, cable TV/HBO, high speed Internet, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES DAYTON/ in-room coffee, free local calls, irons/boards, game room and 29 HUBER HEIGHTS laundry. Microwaves/refrigerators available in suites. Pets allowed. 5612 Merily Way, Huber Heights, 45424, 65 18 1 4 •• P. 20, B8 937/235-2000, 888/HOLIDAY, FAX: 937/235-2600, www.hiexpress.com/huberheights Cable TV, fax machine service, free local calls and coffee. KNIGHTS INN DAYTON NORTH Microwaves/refrigerators available in some rooms. 30 3663 Maxton Rd., Dayton, 45414, 68 P. 22, ML 937/898-1212, 800/843-5644, FAX: 937/898-7354, www.knightsinn.com Self parking in front of each room, TV. 31 LIBERTY MOTEL DAYTON 4101 Keats Dr., Dayton, 45414, 937/270-1292, 60 P. 20, E6 FAX: 937/938-9990, www.libertymoteldayton.com High speed wireless Internet, kids stay free, coin laundry, pets MOTEL 6 ENGLEWOOD allowed, free coffee 6–10 a.m. 32 9325 N. 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