Best things to do, eat, and see in downtown Dayton

Here is a little confession: there is not a single cool thing to do in downtown Dayton.

Fact is there are hundreds of cool places to visit, things to see and adventure to embrace.

Watch the VIDEO above for proof.

The Gem City’s center is teeming with things to keep local residents and visitors coming back for more.

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There are fantastic restaurants, festivals, a lively music scene and first-class arts groups and venues.

The list includes The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (Dayton Opera, The Dayton Philharmonic and Dayton Ballet), The Dayton Arts Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North; The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St; and The Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St.

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In the video, we run down seven of the best places to visit.

They range from the the bars, restaurants, shops and excitement found on Fifth Street in the Oregon District, to the outdoor adventures like skating, biking, fishing, splashing, and kayaking at RiverScape MetroPark, 409 E Monument Ave.

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Amelia Robinson

Community Impact Editor Amelia Robinson is an award-winning columnist, features writer and podcast host. The Ohio University graduates work has appeared in the Dayton Daily News since 2000.