Itineraries | National Aviation Heritage Area

Explore the Birthplace of Aviation

Our region has a lot to offer from museums, to bike paths, to arboretums.

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A Day Trip to: The Wright Dunbar Neighborhood

Spend the day exploring the Wright Dunbar Neighborhood. Where powered flight began. In West Dayton, the Wright brothers built bicycles and talked enthusiastically around the dinner table about how to develop a flying machine. Explore the rich family history of the Wrights across three locations, tracing the journey from the inception of the airplane to the final years of the world's first pilot.

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10 Spots To Grab Coffee or A Bite To Eat Near NAHA Sites

If you didn’t know any better – you’d think that aviation, coffee, and great food go hand in hand since there are so many great locations to get a cup of joe and a bite to eat either at, or close to many of the NAHA sites.

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10 Activities To Do During The Colder Months

Are you itching to get out of the house? As we all know, winters in Ohio can get chilly and depressing, but why let the season fly by when you can still get out and pass the time without jet setting to warmer climates. Summer is filled with BBQs, boat rides, and outdoor adventures, but we have no doubts you can make memories and have just as much learning, creating, and playing both inside and out.

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5 Places to add to your itinerary the next time you have out of town visitors

There is no need to worry about finding something for you and your guests to do during their next visit. Here are 5 recommendations for when you're looking to create memories, have some fun, and show your out of town visitors the amazing historic attractions that are in your neck of the woods.

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7 Must Visit Historic Restaurants in the National Aviation Heritage Area

Historic restaurants part of our shared tradition and an essential part of any visit to the National Aviation Heritage Area in West Central Ohio.

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Full Day Adventure in Wapakoneta Ohio and Surroundings

Perfect for a day trip or roadside rest as you drive North on I-75 to that state above Ohio, the Armstrong Air and Space Museum and the City of Wapakoneta has what you need for an hour or a day. Let's go!

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8 Must-See Places in the National Aviation Heritage Area

You're a person of many talents and many interests. Never one to stop learning, you want to explore all there is to see in every possible way. This trip was built for you. Welcome to the National Aviation Heritage Area sampler. On this vacation, we don't take you just to the world's largest military aviation museum. We take you flying, surfing, screaming, and munching.

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Aviation Beer Trail

This trip goes way beyond airline pretzels and plastic beer cups. Ohio loves its aviation and its craft beer. From engineering principles to famous Daytonians (like the guy who invented the pop tab), the beers on this itinerary are sure to teach you a little bit about our region while also delighting your palette. Go ahead, buy a flight.

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12 National Park Sites to Visit in Ohio

Ohio's history is rich with indigenous cultures, a legacy of innovation, and a long list of Presidents and national leaders. These National Park Service sites will guide you through Ohio's storied past and will introduce you to the people, places, and ideas that made Ohio the heart of it all.

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Ohio in Space

Traveling to the moon is easier than you think, at least here in Ohio. Enjoy this circular route throughout the state to space museums, astronaut homes, and replica space shuttles. Wonder in awe at humanity's achievements as we look to planets far from our own, and discover how those space technologies affect your daily life.

Things You Can Build in the Heritage Area

Get your hands dirty. These planes and ideas don't fly themselves, you know. At least not yet - but maybe you're working on that invention?

Ohio Superbowl Itinerary

Only 17 years after the Wright brothers invented the world’s first practical airplane in Dayton, Ohio our same city hosted the NFL’s very first game (and won). On October 3, 1920 the Dayton Triangles won 14-0 over the Columbus Panhandles at Triangle Park in Dayton.

Celebrating Black History Month

Since the early years of aviation, black aviators have raised the industry to new heights. Through this itinerary, learn about some of the black aviators who changed our world - and be inspired by those that are leading us into the future.

A Winter Break Star Wars Adventure

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set to release just three days after the 116th anniversary of first flight. Here at the National Aviation Heritage Area we’ve been pondering that age-old question: were the Wright brothers Force-sensitive? Sensing bird flight patterns, lifting planes off the ground…

Bike Through the Miami Valley

Following the Little Miami Trail in the nation's largest paved trail network, ride from just north of Cincinnati through the National Aviation Heritage Area. This route is beautifully wooded and takes you past multiple connectors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the Great Miami River Trail in downtown Dayton.