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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Ohio

Free entry

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through perseverance and dedication Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history. Start your visit at one of our locations today.

Activities

BikingGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park StoreRoad Biking

Topics

African American HeritageArtsAviationScience, Technology and InnovationTransportationPoetry and Literature

No entrance fee.

Hours

The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is located just west of downtown Dayton on South Williams Street, directly south of Third Street. Interpretive displays, interactive exhibits and the park introductory film are all available at the WDIC. A small gift shop is also on site and is stocked with souvenirs and books related to the Wrights and Paul Laurence Dunbar.

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Things to do

Ranger Guided Tours of Dayton's National Park

Exploring Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Tour the Wright Cycle Shop

Visitor centers

Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Visitor Center

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

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