Things To Do and Restaurants

Kings Island

We have season passes here and have visited the park ever since we were kids.

Great American Ball Park

We're a drinking town with a baseball problem. Go Redlegs! No games this weekend, but worth a visit to the campus and The Banks for a fun time with great restaurants and bars.

Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team

Great, family fun Cincinnati Red's farm team!

Oregon District

Dayton hot spot for funky boutiques, bars, restaurants, music, and street festivals.

Bellbrook Canoe Rental

Take a nice float down "our" river!

The Dayton Art Institute

Cincinnati Museum Center

Findlay Market

National Museum of the US Air Force

Free to get in and a Dayton institution, considering the Wright Brothers were born and lived here.

Bullwinkle's Top Hat Bistro

Jim and Brooke's favorite local restaurant. Get the Hash Puppies. Believe us.

Chappys Social House

Another favorite of Jim and Brooke's.

Marion's Piazza

We live in a divided household. Brooke loves Marion's; a Dayton institution.

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

Mark's favorite downtown Dayton spot for food and drinks.

The Golden Lamb Restaurant & Hotel

Ohio's oldest continuously operating hotel. Head to the Black Horse Tavern on the backside for a more laid back, modern vibe over the front of the house Shaker/Colonial atmosphere. Get the extra dirty martini and signature salad. You won't be disappointed.

The Paragon Supper Club

High end, upscale steakhouse. Reservations only taken for a party of 4 or more; get them in early or else first come first serve and it's a very popular spot.

The Brunch Pub

One of our go-to spots for breakfast and brunch! Visit them Sunday after the wedding.

Hasty Tasty Pancake House

A retro, inexpensive joint for Jim's obsession; pancakes! Visit Sunday after the wedding.

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Stuffed french toast is Jim's go-to. Visit Sunday after the wedding.