The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dayton
5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dayton, Ohio
Updated February 14, 2024
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Take to the Skies With These 9 Gravity-Defying Sites in Ohio
Sure, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, got headlines, but the Wright Brothers were Ohioans through and through. That's where they had their print and cycle shop, and established the world's first airplane factory. From Dayton's Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, to NASA's Glenn Research Center, to Congress officially declaring Ohio the “birthplace of aviation,” and much more, no other state takes to the skies and beyond like the home of the Buckeyes. Here are some of our favorite places to feel the wind beneath your wings.
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