Staycation Ideas | Photo by Daniel Delgado | The Wright State Guardian
Spring break is among Wright State University students, but not everyone has the chance to take an extravagant trip out of state for the week-long break.
There are plenty of activities in the Miami Valley to make the best of a staycation.
Pedal Wagon Dayton
Experience popular restaurants and breweries while getting a work-out. The Pedal Wagon takes passengers throughout Dayton and hosts several different types of cruises. Some of the most popular include trivia, brunch, or the Oregon Hop, which is a tour of the Historic Oregon District.
The Pedal Wagon starts at 28. N Patterson Rd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Carillon Brewing Company
Attached to Carillon Historical Park is a brewery. Among all of the activities that the park offers, a brewery adds to the experience. Park-goers can expect to have an authentic experience at the brewery, where employees share the heritage of the brewery.
Carillon Brewing Company is located at 1000 Carillon Blvd. Dayton, OH 4540.
Mound Science and Energy Museum
This museum is located on the site of the old Mound Laboratory complex, which was previously extremely confidential. This facility is now used as a museum to display projects from the Space Race and the Manhattan Project, both of which were significant for the Dayton area.
Mound Science and Energy is located at 1075 Mound Rd. Miamisburg, OH 45342.
Wild Axe Throwing
If you haven’t already heard, axe throwing is all the rage and has made its way to the Dayton Area. Located at 3251 Seajay Drive Beavercreek, Ohio 45430, Wild Axe Throwing provides a safe environment to let out the pent up frustration that midterms might have left you with. The facility has adult drinks on-site and even the option to have private party rooms.
2nd Street Market
The market is a great place to catch a quick meal or buy fresh, local products. The market is open year-round and is located in an old railroad building. Shoppers can often stumble upon an artist at work or live music happening.
2nd Street Market is at 600 E. Second St. Dayton, OH 45402.
Dayton International Peace Museum
The Peace Museum is in the historic Isaac Pollock house, which sits at three stories tall filled with history. The museum is the online brick and mortar peace museum in the country. They promote awareness of a history of peace and nonviolence.
The Dayton International Peace Museum is located at 208 W. Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402.
Flyer - Greater Dayton RTA
If you’re looking to see many different sites in Dayton, Greater Dayton RTA offers The Flyer. This ride runs every ten minutes and will take passengers to various landmarks and bus stops, free of charge.
The bus stops every ten minutes for passengers to get on and off.
Woodland Cemetery
This historic cemetery is known as a garden and arboretum, as well as a resting place to many distinguished names in the Dayton area such as the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. This land has been Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum since 1841.
Woodland Cemetery is located at 118 Woodland Avenue Dayton, OH 45409.
Take a selfie with Dayton Inspires in the Oregon District
The Historic Oregon District is a destination area no matter what you’re looking for. There are countless restaurants, coffee houses, and shopping opportunities. When roaming through the district, don’t forget to snap a picture with the Dayton Inspires sign, thoughtfully painted on the side of Brim on Fifth.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
You don’t have to be a child to enjoy this museum. The Boonshoft offers endless daily programs that folks of all ages can enjoy. Whether you’re looking to learn more over break or unwind by walking through the stars in the museum’s Hall of the Universe, Boonshoft has something for everyone.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is at 2600 DeWeese Pkwy Dayton, OH 45414.
