BEST OF DAYTON: The best places for a birthday celebration

When it comes to a memorable birthday celebration, Dayton has plenty of fun options.

We asked the people of Dayton to vote for their favorite place for a birthday party. These destinations, perfect for kids or maybe even grown-ups, were voted the top three best destinations in Dayton.com’s Best of 2018 contest, Best Place for a Birthday Party.

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WINNER: Scene 75

Credit: Lisa Powell

Credit: Lisa Powell

Scene75 is an entertainment mecca with more than 140 arcade games, an inflatable play area complete with a 36-foot-high slide, mini-bowling, laser tag, indoor go-karts, spinning bumper cars, virtual reality arcade and black light mini golf. A variety of birthday party packages are available with two, three or four attractions, arcade only or mini-bowling and include access to a private party room. Prices vary.

>> 5 things to love about Scene75

More info: Scene 75 birthday party packages

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6196 Poe Ave., Dayton | WebsiteFacebook 

SECOND PLACE: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Credit: Jim Witmer

Credit: Jim Witmer

The Boonshoft is the perfect place to celebrate with the little ones. The museum includes an indoor mini-zoo complete with entertaining river otters, meerkats, a bobcat and more; space and astronomy exhibits and a space theater; an interactive color wall perfect for dancing; water tables; climbing tower and slide; tidal pool for interacting with sea critters; a treehouse perfect for bird-watching; pretend play stations and a play space just for children 4 and younger.

Enjoy the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery's interactive exhibits with group admission rates and two-hour private room rentals based on availability.

>> 4 reasons Dayton moms love the Boonshoft

More info: Museum rentals

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2600 DeWeese Pkwy., Dayton | WebsiteFacebook 

THIRD PLACE: Magic Castle

The Magic Castle features an arcade, kids soft play area, miniature golf course, batting cages and a water balloon launch game. Birthday party packages can be customized and include private room rental.

More info: Birthday party packages

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4990 Wilmington Pike, Dayton | Website | Facebook 

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