plan your Stay
Everything you need to show your guests the best of downtown Dayton!
We know you might have a bunch of out-of-town guests attending your conference, event, or wedding 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 rehearsal dinner spots or for entertaining your guests.
Parking & Transportation
Parking maps, valet information, transportation information, and everything you need to make traveling to The Arcade easy.
Hotels & Accommodations
Listed in order of closest to Dayton Arcade Events
Hotel Ardent by Hilton - Opening late 2024
AC Hotel by Marriott - Pictured above
Airbnb - You can find some cool downtown lofts or historical homes.
Note: There is a 93 room Hilton Garden Inn currently under construction in the adjoining North Arcade. It is set to open sometime in early 2025.
Read reviews and check pricing before booking any property.
Things to Do
Dayton Dragons Baseball - Rent the party deck or a suite for a fun day out with your wedding party or VIP attendees.
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 (weekend mornings only), but it’s usually lots of great food and crafts by local artisans.
DaytonLive - Take in a show or live performance at any of our many downtown theaters.
Outdoor Concerts - Sing and dance under the stars at Levitt Pavilion. They always have a wide variety of outdoor concerts in season.
Wiley’s Comedy Club -O Dayton's first and Ohio's oldest Comedy Club.
Located in the Historic Oregon District
THE NEON - Catch an indie film at Dayton's independent, non-profit, art house cinema, complete with a great selection of beers and snacks.
Square One Salon - Treat yourself to a spa day!
Museums
Carillon Historical Park - Great for families including train rides and a historic working carousel.
Dining & Nightlife
Downtown has really come alive with a variety of new and exciting dining options. From casual to fine dining, there is something for everyone. Here are a few of our favorites.
Oregon District - A fun place to shop and enjoy some of Dayton’s best local restaurants and pubs.
Century Bar - Historic Bourbon Bar
Tender Mercy - Underground Cocktail Bar
Dayton Ale Trail - Dayton has over 25 local breweries with many of them located just minutes from The Arcade.
Rehearsal Dinner Spots
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.