Being the hostess with the mostest is easy!
We know you might have a bunch of out-of-town guests attending your wedding/event so we wanted to make it easy for you to show them the best of Dayton while they’re here! Many of these places and activities would also be great for bachelor/bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinner spots, or to entertain your guests in the days surrounding your event.
Hotels & Accommodations
Listed in order of closest to The Grande Hall.
Hilton Garden Inn (Dayton Arcade; shown above)
Hotel Ardent by Hilton (NEW!)
Huffman Black House (Rent a 5 bedroom Queen Ann House. Also good for rehearsal dinner)
Airbnb - You can find some cool downtown lofts or historical homes.
Read reviews and check pricing before booking any property.
Night Life and Events
There are plenty of fun things to do in Dayton that is always changing. Be sure to check out these downtown Dayton guides to nightlife!
Rehearsal Dinners
It can be hard finding a rehearsal dinner location that can accommodate groups of people, but here are some of our local favorites that have private dining rooms or can handle large groups.
The Foundry Rooftop (Shown above)
The Huffman Black - Restored Queen Anne-style home that can be booked for a rehearsal dinner. They also have some guest suites so you could use it to get ready at also.
Transportation
Dayton International Airport -Airport code: DAY
The Flyer - Free downtown shuttle basically connecting the University of Dayton with popular Downtown Dayton spots
Gest Carts - Perfect for short rides from place to place downtown. Available Thursday-Saturday.
Things to Do
Dayton Dragons Baseball - Rent the party deck or a suite for a fun day out with your wedding party.
DaytonFlyers - Catch a basketball, foorball or volleyball game and root on the home team!
Oregon District - A fun place to shop and enjoy some of Dayton’s best local restaurants, pubs & live music.
Riverscape - Enjoy the Miami River and all the bike trails, paddling, ice skating, and concerts this favorite downtown park has to offer.
2nd Street Market - You never know what you’ll find shopping in this local farmer’s market (open most weekend mornings), but it’s usually lots of great food and crafts by local artisans.
Dayton Ale Trail - Dayton has over 25 local breweries with many of them located just minutes from The Brightside.
Pins Mechanical - Play all sorts of fun games in a bar!
THE NEON - Catch an indie film at Dayton's independent, non-profit, art house cinema, complete with a great selection of beers and snacks.
The Silos - Enjoy a fun food hall experience with a wide variety of dining options.
Square One Salon - Treat yourself to a spa day!
Museums
Carillon Historical Park - Great for families including train rides and a working historic carousel.
