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CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK

(5.0 Score)
1000 Carillon Boulevard,
Dayton, OH 45409 Directions

Since 1940

Specialty:

✓Historical Museums ✓Special Events and Festivals ✓Tours ✓Educators ✓Online Store ✓Concert ✓Programs and Activities ✓Afternoon Tea ✓Private Rental ✓Antique Fire Apparatus Show

" Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre museum that aims to inspire generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton and the world. The museum's vision is a world inspired by its unique regional stories. Carillon Historical Park merged with the Montgomery County Historical Society to create a new umbrella organization known as Dayton History. The private non-profit organization was established to preserve, share, and celebrate its region’s history. The museum has a hand-carved carousel, 4D theater, trains, slides, living history experiences, thousands of artifacts, and so much more. Carillon Historical Park is home to over 30 historic structures and cares for over three million artifacts.

2026 Highlights: Carillon Historical Park offers School Field Trips with hands-on educational workshops. "

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License #05000756

Price:

Admission Per Person
Adult (Ages 18–59) $14
Senior $12
Child (3–17) $10
Dayton History Members Free
Children (2 and Under) Free

Discount:

10% Off at Culp’s Café and Carillon Brewing Co. for membership

10% Off in the Museum Store for membership

Contact:

(937) 293-2841

Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm

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PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HOUSE

(5.0 Score)
219 North Paul Laurence Dunbar Street,
Dayton, OH 45402 Directions

Since 1894

Specialty:

✓Historic Preservation ✓Wedding Ceremonies ✓Historical Buildings ✓Summer Camps ✓Guided Tours ✓Art Collections ✓Private Occasions ✓Field Trips ✓Holiday Historic House Tour ✓Exhibits ✓Display ✓Novels ✓Short Stories and Song Lyrics ✓Memorial ✓Visit ✓Park Service ✓On-site Visitor Center

" Paul Laurence Dunbar House was the 1904–1906 home of poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, which is owned by the state of Ohio and operated by Dayton History on behalf of the Ohio History Connection. The house is also part of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. A project completed in 2003 has returned the Dunbar House to its appearance when Paul Laurence Dunbar and his mother, Matilda, lived there. Dunbar lived in the house from 1904 until he died in 1906; his mother lived there from 1904 until she died in 1934. An on-site visitor center features panels telling the story of Dunbar’s life. Paul Laurence Dunbar House is managed locally by Dayton History. Tours are led by National Park Service staff.

2026 Highlights: Paul Laurence Dunbar House offers a tour for one hour. "

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License #66000619

Price:

Admission Free

Contact:

(937) 345-0433 (800) 860-0148

Fri-Sun: 10am - 4pm
Mon-Thu: Closed

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WRIGHT CYCLE COMPANY SHOP

(4.9 Score)
22 South Williams Street,
Dayton, OH 45402 Directions

Since 1886

Specialty:

✓Museum Collections ✓The Brick Building ✓Events ✓National Aviation Heritage Area ✓Bike Shop ✓Bicycle Frames and Other Materials ✓Trail Visitor Center ✓Stories ✓Hoover Block ✓Business ✓Printing ✓Newspapers ✓Notecards ✓Bill Heads ✓Circulars ✓Bicycles ✓Visitor Center ✓Interpretive Center

" Wright Cycle Company Shop includes the Wright Cycle Company building and the Wright–Dunbar Interpretive Center (the restored Hoover Block), and the new Aviation Trail Visitor Center and Museum. The museum was home to the Wright brothers’ bicycle business from 1895 to 1897. Here, the Wright brothers began to manufacture their brand of bicycles, which gave the brothers the mechanical experience and financial resources necessary to begin their experiments into powered human flight. Wright Cycle Company Shop was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The Wrights opened a bicycle repair shop in addition to their printing business.

2026 Highlights: Wright Cycle Company Shop is also a National Aviation Heritage Area. "

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License #86000236

Price:

Admission Free

Contact:

(937) 225-7705

Wed-Sun: 9am - 4pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK REVIEWS

We originally went to the museum to see the Wright Flyer but was plesently surprised by all of the other artifacts and exhibits at the location. It was a great afternoon strolling from building to building to see the different artifacts. Loved it. We will have a full walk through video and blog post available.

If your into old things or culture or where the cashier was invented then you'll like this place. they had such a comforting feeling when I was there. there is so much space to run around. train ride,carasel and slides. ooooh and trails.

Great place to visit and learn about the history of Dayton. The Wright Brothers museum was the best part. John, part of the staff, guided us for a magical tour for all we were there.

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PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HOUSE REVIEWS

I highly recommend visiting Paul Laurence Dunbar House if you are in Dayton, Ohio. He was the first African American to have his home preserved as a National Historical park site. We are blessed to have the place where the great poet, writer, and presenter resided. To stand in the home of greatness is truly an honor. It felt exhilarating being in the midst of the very same place, Mr. Dunbar lived. My kids asked the tour guides so many questions. They surprised me by wanting to know more about Mr. Dunbar and his family. I will not spoil the moment for you, but I encourage you to visit. I saw his home when I was a kid, but it was not the same feeling I had as an adult. It came full circle. They are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Make sure you give yourself an hour and a half to enjoy the full experience. Free admission.

Excellent tour. Highly recommended. It started with a 20min video, plus a few museum type exhibits, then the tour. The historical house tour was definitely the highlight. Our tour guide described Mr Dunbar's life, family, and preferences, which was expected, but we also got to learn about Dayton history and interesting facts about houses of that era. Restoration efforts looked spotless. It was a fascinating experience to temporarily step back into a moment of history.

Absolutely worth the visit! Even if you aren't familiar with Dunbar's poetry, the history of this man, his home and the connection to the Wright brothers is worth experiencing. If you visit the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, I highly recommend you take the very short trip to visit the Dunbar home.

WRIGHT CYCLE COMPANY SHOP REVIEWS

I am from NC, and I know their location where they made the first flight. Although, the historical way to that event was missing, and at this location you can see all the steps the brothers did to accomplish such adventure. There are many objects from that time, and you can see the ingenuity of objects of that time.

Wonderful museum and grounds. Well worth the stop to learn about the Wright Brothers and so many other important people that do contributed in a positive way to society.

The Wright Cycle shop was a real eye opening experience into the Wright brother's experiences. Their work changed the world in ways they hadn't even considered.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HOUSE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WRIGHT CYCLE COMPANY SHOP Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10