Dayton is your classic Small Midwestern City with a few good spots to explore!
Dayton Tips:
Dayton is pretty small so I would recommend just a day or two to explore.
I would recommend trying to stay closer to the university area or downtown! The outskirts of Dayton are not always super safe, so the closer to downtown the better.
On a road trip through Ohio? Check out my guides to Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, and Hocking Hills!
Adventures & Ales Top Dayton Recommendations:
The Barrel House: A fantastic beer bar with a killer tap list and phenomenal selection of cans and bottles for on-site consumption or to-go. If you can only go to one place in Dayton this is the number one spot! Highly recommend.
Branch and Bone Artisanal Ales: A nice little spot with tasty beers and friendly staff members. They have a small dog-friendly patio as well.
Nowhere in Particular Cabinet of Curiosities: A very funky brewery with some delicious beers and some average beers. Overall I would recommend checking it out. They are dog-friendly inside and out!
The Barrel House
Other things to do in Dayton:
Warped Wing Brewing Company: A solid brewery in a converted warehouse with a massive tap list. They have a kitchen as well with tasty food! There is no outdoor seating option here so dogs are not welcome.
Toxic Brew Company: A solid brewery right downtown with a wide range of brews.
Ghostlight Coffee: A great coffee shop with two locations in town.
