Filed under Living on November 21st, 2008:
Dayton Ohio Apartment Living Guide
With a population of only 150,000 residents, Dayton is located at one of the busiest junctions in America. Home to the Wright brothers, creators of the first airplane, this metropolis is known as the birthplace of Aviation. During World War II, the United States Army Air Force made Dayton home to the first military airfield, parachute jump, and so much more. Dayton is truly like two peas in a pod with aviation.
Though the history of flight is intriguing, Dayton’s climate also attracts many residents with sun-drenched summers and chilly, snowy winters offering year round indoor and outdoor top-notch, must-see attractions. For more information about Dayton, check out the appealing attractions, excellent cuisine, and more listed below!
National Museum of the United States Air Force
The largest and oldest military aviation museum is one of the many exciting sights to see. The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located in Dayton, discovers the history of aviation and exhibits over three hundred aircrafts and missiles.
The museum has several Presidential aircrafts in its collection. You will see aircrafts that were used by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. However, the centerpiece of the collection is the first aircraft to be called Air Force One. President John F. Kennedy through Richard Nixon used this aircraft.
Though the exhibits of aircraft are enjoyable, don’t forget to visit the museums IMAX Theater that shows intriguing aviation and space related IMAX films. If IMAX isn’t for you, the museum offers free tours of the museum but don’t miss out on a “Behind the Scenes Tour.” This exciting tour allows you to see restoration projects in the works.
Top 5 Dayton Restaurants
You are sure to find charm at these local restaurants. These Dayton favorites will be crowded with business people at lunch, and you may even see the owners who live nearby. Be sure to check out a few of these Dayton restaurants:
- Coco’s Bistro – $$
- Jay’s Restaurant – $$$
- The Oakwood Club – $$$$
- The Pine Club – $$$$ (*Credit cards NOT accepted)
- Pacchia – $$$$
The University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is one of the ten largest Catholic schools in the nation. The school enrolls approximately 11,000 students every year. More than 70 academic programs from arts and sciences to engineering and law are offered at Dayton. Out of the entire country it was the first school to offer an undergraduate degree in human rights.
According to The Princeton Review, in 2006 University of Dayton was recognized to have one of the top five entrepreneurship programs in the nation. A year prior it was in the top 10 of Entrepreneur magazine ‘s “Top 100 Entrepreneurial Colleges for 2005.”
University of Dayton is not only recognized for its educational awards but also recognized for its contribution to the wellbeing of its community. Whether you are looking for a good school to attend or a wonderful town to be apart of The University of Dayton will bring small town charm to your community.
The Dayton Art Institute
One of the nation’s most superb art museums celebrates its 89th anniversary this year. The Dayton Art Institute began as a traditional art school in 1919, occupying an impressive Italian Renaissance-inspired mansion in downtown Dayton. Locals know the Dayton Art Institute as “Dayton’s living room”. Nearly all of the city’s residents have come together at the Institute at some point.
From gallery activities for toddlers to camps for older children, even this high-end art museum has wonderful ways to greet families. Parents.com voted the Art Institute as “The 10 Best Art Museums for Kids”. After eighty-nine years, the Institute continues to provide visitors of all ages with information, enjoyment, artistic awareness and understanding to the visual world. The Dayton Art Institute will continue collecting, preserving, and gracefully exhibiting for our continued knowledge and pleasure.
Housing Options in Dayton
Whether you’re attending college in Dayton or plan on relocating to the city for job opportunities, check out a few of the featured apartment listings below. For more Dayton apartment listings check the web. Dayton is home to a variety of housing options to meet your price limit and amenity needs.
Affordable Dayton Apartments
- Madison Park Apartments – From $349
- Barrington Apartments – From $350
- The Rockwood Apartments – From $395
Top 5 Pet-Friendly Dayton Apartments
- Frist Place Apartments
- Park Layne Apartments
- The Village of Stonefalls Apartments
- The Properties of Wright Field Apartments
- The Reserve At Miller Farm Apartments
If you have any favorite spots in Dayton or would like to share apartment searching tips, just let us know in the comments!