Food Scene
Newly remodeled Pearson House, one of our "yocal local" spots, is best known for their homemade pies. No one's complained yet!
Pearson House Restaurant
28 N Miami StNewly remodeled Pearson House, one of our "yocal local" spots, is best known for their homemade pies. No one's complained yet!
If you've never experienced frozen custard, J.D.'s is a MUST! Stop by for a cone or sundae. You'll want to take at least one pint home for later!
JD's Old Fashioned Frozen Custard
322 Union BlvdIf you've never experienced frozen custard, J.D.'s is a MUST! Stop by for a cone or sundae. You'll want to take at least one pint home for later!
Great place for barbeque lovers. Pork, chicken, beef--You chose. We love them ALL! (Eat in or carry-out.)
OinkADoodleMoo BBQ
8383 N Main StGreat place for barbeque lovers. Pork, chicken, beef--You chose. We love them ALL! (Eat in or carry-out.)
Company 7 offers good BBQ, but I really love the sweet potatoes! It's also the only eating place I know that has its very own vintage firetruck sitting in the middle of the dining area!
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Company 7 BBQ
1001 S Main StCompany 7 offers good BBQ, but I really love the sweet potatoes! It's also the only eating place I know that has its very own vintage firetruck sitting in the middle of the dining area!
Since our son works at T.J.'s we certainly recommend it. It's a popular meeting place for those who enjoy sport's bars. Family Fun Center, (arcade and miniature golf), is also located in the rear.
TJ Chumps
559 S Main StSince our son works at T.J.'s we certainly recommend it. It's a popular meeting place for those who enjoy sport's bars. Family Fun Center, (arcade and miniature golf), is also located in the rear.
If you're in Ohio from someplace else, you really MUST experience Skyline Chili! This is pure Ohio cuisine. I actually first learned about this chili in a novel I read! (Cincinnati Chili) YUM!
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Skyline Chili
2724 Wilmington PikeIf you're in Ohio from someplace else, you really MUST experience Skyline Chili! This is pure Ohio cuisine. I actually first learned about this chili in a novel I read! (Cincinnati Chili) YUM!
Need a coffee with atmosphere? Brick House is the closest. Afterward, stop by Wertz's. It's a "blast to the past" shopping experience. Word is if you can't find something, try Wertz's! That's true.
Brick House Cafe
2 S Miami StNeed a coffee with atmosphere? Brick House is the closest. Afterward, stop by Wertz's. It's a "blast to the past" shopping experience. Word is if you can't find something, try Wertz's! That's true.
Shopping
They offer a small scale "farmer's market." A great place with "homemade goodies," homegrown produce, and a make & take deli. Good place to get tasty gifts for friends & family. Closed Sun.-Mon
Covered Wagon Farm Market
607 N Main StThey offer a small scale "farmer's market." A great place with "homemade goodies," homegrown produce, and a make & take deli. Good place to get tasty gifts for friends & family. Closed Sun.-Mon
Sally Watson, a local artisan, filled an historic hotel with consigned works from a variety of area artisans as well as her own pieces. Enjoy specialty shops? Downtown Tipp City is a "must see."
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Hotel Gallery
109 E Main StSally Watson, a local artisan, filled an historic hotel with consigned works from a variety of area artisans as well as her own pieces. Enjoy specialty shops? Downtown Tipp City is a "must see."
I love these candles, and they're reasonably priced. It's worth the drive just to see the buildings/gardens. Also, they just opened an amazing garden shop. You're so close to Indiana...why not?
Warm Glow Candle Outlet
2131 N Centerville RdI love these candles, and they're reasonably priced. It's worth the drive just to see the buildings/gardens. Also, they just opened an amazing garden shop. You're so close to Indiana...why not?
Entertainment & Activities
Hike, bike, horseback ride, and picnic by the river in the Metro Park at Englewood Dam. You can also play Frisbie Golf, (FROLF), on a specially designed course. Free fun for everyone!
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Englewood MetroPark
4361 W National RdHike, bike, horseback ride, and picnic by the river in the Metro Park at Englewood Dam. You can also play Frisbie Golf, (FROLF), on a specially designed course. Free fun for everyone!
Experience farming at its best, without the work. Visit farm animals, gardens, a Maple sugar shed, hands on activities, and gift shop. Fun for the whole family! (Entrance fee)
Aullwood Audubon Farm
9101 Frederick PikeExperience farming at its best, without the work. Visit farm animals, gardens, a Maple sugar shed, hands on activities, and gift shop. Fun for the whole family! (Entrance fee)
This is one of the newest entertainment "hot spots" in our area. Claims: " The largest indoor entertainment center in the country. Word is, "It's pricey, but fun."
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Scene75 Entertainment Center
6196 Poe AveThis is one of the newest entertainment "hot spots" in our area. Claims: " The largest indoor entertainment center in the country. Word is, "It's pricey, but fun."
It's new, it's near, and it promotes, cool family fun! (admission fee)
Kroger Aquatic Center water park
8625 Brandt PikeIt's new, it's near, and it promotes, cool family fun! (admission fee)
You don't have to be a kid to love this place. It's full of interesting, hands-on things to discover!
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Boonshoft Museum der Entdeckung
2600 Deweese PkwyYou don't have to be a kid to love this place. It's full of interesting, hands-on things to discover!
Everything Else
Why not plan a canoe trip while you're here? Let Barefoot Canoe make all the arrangements. A great way to enjoy the day!
Barefoot Canoe
235 E Tipp PikeWhy not plan a canoe trip while you're here? Let Barefoot Canoe make all the arrangements. A great way to enjoy the day!
Birds, butterflies, wildflowers...nature as it was meant to be--natural. What's not to love?
Brukner Nature Center
5995 Horseshoe Bend RdBirds, butterflies, wildflowers...nature as it was meant to be--natural. What's not to love?
Looking for a church, come join us!
Sundays: Sunday School--9:30, Church--10:45
Wednesday Family Night:
Dinner--5:45, Awanas (children)--6:45, Prayer--7:00
Fairview Brethren In Christ
750 Union BlvdLooking for a church, come join us!
Sundays: Sunday School--9:30, Church--10:45
Wednesday Family Night:
Dinner--5:45, Awanas (children)--6:45, Prayer--7:00
Arts & Culture
When was the last time you went to a drive-in movie? Melody's is the place to go for the show.
Chakeres Theatres - Melody 49 Drive-In
7606 Pleasant Plain RdWhen was the last time you went to a drive-in movie? Melody's is the place to go for the show.
Dayton is a strong supporter of the ARTS. Victoria Theater offers a wealth of entertainment from staged shows, concerts, ballet to summer movies. The building itself is a feast for the eyes.
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Victoria Theatre Association
138 N Main StDayton is a strong supporter of the ARTS. Victoria Theater offers a wealth of entertainment from staged shows, concerts, ballet to summer movies. The building itself is a feast for the eyes.
Brookville Community Theatre
770 Arlington RdQuality theater productions offered at minimal prices. Also, it's FUN!
Essentials
I use Krogers because it's convenient, has easy access, and good produce, plus--I think it's weird, but folks like it--they have a Starbuck's Coffee area inside the store. Go figure!
Kroger Marketplace
885 Union RdI use Krogers because it's convenient, has easy access, and good produce, plus--I think it's weird, but folks like it--they have a Starbuck's Coffee area inside the store. Go figure!
Sightseeing
Here's something off the "beaten path." Did you know Annie Oakley was born in Greenville, Oh.? The Garst museum is small, but filled with relics from Ohio history, highlighting Annie's life.
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Garst Museum
205 N Broadway StHere's something off the "beaten path." Did you know Annie Oakley was born in Greenville, Oh.? The Garst museum is small, but filled with relics from Ohio history, highlighting Annie's life.
My uncle drove 500 miles, not just to see me, but to visit the National Air Force Museum and attend the Dayton Air Show in July. There's no other museum like this one.
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National Museum of the United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz StMy uncle drove 500 miles, not just to see me, but to visit the National Air Force Museum and attend the Dayton Air Show in July. There's no other museum like this one.
Learn about famous Dayton inventors, the Wright Brothers, and more. Tour numerous buildings from Dayton's history, including the Wright Bike shop with a replica of their first plane of flight.
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Carillon Historischer Park
1000 Carillon BlvdLearn about famous Dayton inventors, the Wright Brothers, and more. Tour numerous buildings from Dayton's history, including the Wright Bike shop with a replica of their first plane of flight.