DO YOUR THING.
Downtown Dayton in an atypical Midwest city
where our thing is letting people do their thing.
CELEBRATE THE ARTS
DOWNTOWN.
More than 300 local artists, performers, demos, hands-on art,
a juried art show, and more, at venues all over downtown.
OUT-OF-THE-BOX
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE
HEART OF DOWNTOWN.
Enjoy free lunchtime activities and monthly socials from CURIO
at Courthouse Square throughout the summer months.
VISIT BUSINESSES.
COLLECT STAMPS.
GET PRIZES.
Pick up your Downtown Dayton Summer Passport
and stamp your way to downtown prize packs this summer!
BE SOMEWHERE
YOU'LL STAND OUT.
BE DOWNTOWN.
An environment that sparks creativity and makes it easy to connect with customers and collaborators. Join downtown’s revitalization and give your company an edge in attracting talent.
>> LEARN MORE ABOUT DOING BUSINESS DOWNTOWN.BE WHERE THE FUN IS.
BE DOWNTOWN.
Unique experiences you can't find anywhere else. The region's best dining and nightlife, performing and visual arts, entertainment and events, and the center of culture and recreation. Downtown has so much to do, and something for every age, taste, and interest.
>> START YOUR DOWNTOWN ADVENTURE.BE STEPS AWAY
FROM EVERYTHING.
BE DOWNTOWN.
Easy transitions from home to work to meeting up with friends. The region's best amenities right outside your door. Living downtown is as convenient as it is fun, and it puts you in the heart of the action.
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DOWNTOWN PROGRESS
The Rediscover Downtown Dayton Action Plan was developed by nearly 100 community volunteers and stakeholders to address short- and long-term needs for downtown's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown Dayton’s next chapter: resilience, revitalization and $3.5B in progress
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Downtown office tower revitalized into apartments, restaurant space
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