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A blog about all of the fun things to do in Dayton, Ohio
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3 Things I Learned on a Dayton Arcade History Tour
I had a blast visiting the Dayton Arcade to learn more about its history. These...
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How to Vote Early in Dayton, Ohio
I am a big fan of voting early versus waiting until the day of an...
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Spooky Woodland Cemetery Lantern Tour Revisit
Almost 10 years after my first History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem lantern tour, I returned...
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Book an Overnight Stay in Dayton’s Oregon District
From time to time, I like to try an overnight stay even in a familiar...
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5 Local Farms for Fall Activities in Dayton
This year’s drought followed by an extreme storm will likely keep us from enjoying sunflower...
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13 Halloween Events in Dayton 2024
There are so many ways to enjoy spooky season and Halloween in Dayton this year....
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5 Things I Learned about the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
I recently had the chance to sit down with Allie Haines, Membership Manager at the...
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My Ultimate Guide to RINSE CYCLE
Since 2018, RINSE CYCLE has been my favorite place to burn off nervous energy and...
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Diary of a Photoshoot in Dayton
Taking selfies is a skill that doesn’t come naturally to everyone, especially me. So when...
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Dayton Hosts the Ultimate Guided by Voices Fan Festival
As a big fan of Guided by Voices and Robert Pollard’s many projects, I look...
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Experience Dayton’s Automotive History
Aviation isn’t the only mode of transportation that Dayton’s known for. At one point, we...
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Pick Lavender at Cedar Ridge Trails
I have wanted to visit a lavender farm for as long as I can remember,...