University Park, OH

Dayton

"Whose gift of powered flight lifted our world forever skyward."

A bronze bench tribute to the Wright Brothers.
"Whose gift of powered flight lifted our world forever skyward."

A bronze bench tribute to the Wright Brothers.
The Deeds Carillon illuminated for the holidays. An awesome spectacle and an awesomely short-lived road side attraction!

The Deeds Carillon, the largest carillon in Ohio had been transformed into the shape of a holiday tree towering 200 feet in the air and glowing with 20,000 white lights.

The plan was for the Carillon Tree of Light to be turned on nightly through New Year’s Day and be accompanied by the bells playing a medley of holiday classics on the hour.

I went on Sunday night and stood in wonderment of the melodic bells and the strands of light enhancing the already majestic silhouette of the carillon. 

Overnight, wind gusts in excess of 40 or even 50 miles per hour damaged many of the strands of light. By morning, the damage was such that the display was beyond repair and will now be taken down for the year.

Quite a whirlwind tale for the inaugural lighting of the the Deeds Carillon.
The view of the Dayton skyline from Lookout Tower - the highest point in the city - during the Great Dayton Flood of 1913, it became a place of refuge.

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio, is one of the oldest "garden" cemeteries in the United States.

Incorporated in 1842, the cemetery began with 40 acres southeast of Dayton and has been enlarged to its present size of 200 acres.
The Deeds Carillon illuminated for the holidays. An awesome spectacle and an awesomely short-lived road side attraction!

The Deeds Carillon, the largest carillon in Ohio had been transformed into the shape of a holiday tree towering 200 feet in the air and glowing with 20,000 white lights.

The plan was for the Carillon Tree of Light to be turned on nightly through New Year’s Day and be accompanied by the bells playing a medley of holiday classics on the hour.

I went on Sunday night and stood in wonderment of the melodic bells and the strands of light enhancing the already majestic silhouette of the carillon. 

Overnight, wind gusts in excess of 40 or even 50 miles per hour damaged many of the strands of light. By morning, the damage was such that the display was beyond repair and will now be taken down for the year.

Quite a whirlwind tale for the inaugural lighting of the the Deeds Carillon.

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Marriott at the University of Dayton

Marriott at the University of Dayton

4 out of 5
1414 South Patterson Boulevard Dayton OH
The price is SAR 522 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 522
SAR 608 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
We loved our stay

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Marriott at the University of Dayton
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

2 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd Englewood OH
The price is SAR 249 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
SAR 249
SAR 290 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,367 reviews)
Facilities was average. Decor was old and somewhat well used. Breakfast provider was very friendly, pretty much the only one who was. Everyone else was very rigid and non vocal.

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

3 out of 5
6616 Miller Ln Dayton OH
The price is SAR 431 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 431
SAR 503 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The gym is excellent as well as snack hours and breakfast

Reviewed on 11 March 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin

Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin

3 out of 5
3320 Village Drive Franklin OH
The price is SAR 375 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
SAR 375
SAR 427 total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
First time trying a Drury Inn. Very friendly staff, was nice to have the supper and drink option, only hotel I know that does that. Was happy with our room- clean and spacious. Would go back.

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin
Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport

Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport

2 out of 5
7370 Miller Lane Dayton OH
The price is SAR 186 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 186
SAR 216 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Scene75 Entertainment Center and Cinemark Huber Heights ...
5.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
Everything was as to be expected

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport
AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton

3 out of 5
124 MADISON STREET Dayton OH
The price is SAR 507 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
SAR 507
SAR 617 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (258 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, great gym

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton
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Historic Buildings at Carillon Historical Park, Museum in Dayton, Ohio, USA

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While Midtown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and Victoria Theater.

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While Walnut Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and 2nd Street Market.

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