University Park, OH

Dayton

"Whose gift of powered flight lifted our world forever skyward."

A bronze bench tribute to the Wright Brothers.
"Whose gift of powered flight lifted our world forever skyward."

A bronze bench tribute to the Wright Brothers.
The Deeds Carillon illuminated for the holidays. An awesome spectacle and an awesomely short-lived road side attraction!

The Deeds Carillon, the largest carillon in Ohio had been transformed into the shape of a holiday tree towering 200 feet in the air and glowing with 20,000 white lights.

The plan was for the Carillon Tree of Light to be turned on nightly through New Year’s Day and be accompanied by the bells playing a medley of holiday classics on the hour.

I went on Sunday night and stood in wonderment of the melodic bells and the strands of light enhancing the already majestic silhouette of the carillon. 

Overnight, wind gusts in excess of 40 or even 50 miles per hour damaged many of the strands of light. By morning, the damage was such that the display was beyond repair and will now be taken down for the year.

Quite a whirlwind tale for the inaugural lighting of the the Deeds Carillon.
The view of the Dayton skyline from Lookout Tower - the highest point in the city - during the Great Dayton Flood of 1913, it became a place of refuge.

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio, is one of the oldest "garden" cemeteries in the United States.

Incorporated in 1842, the cemetery began with 40 acres southeast of Dayton and has been enlarged to its present size of 200 acres.
The Deeds Carillon illuminated for the holidays. An awesome spectacle and an awesomely short-lived road side attraction!

The Deeds Carillon, the largest carillon in Ohio had been transformed into the shape of a holiday tree towering 200 feet in the air and glowing with 20,000 white lights.

The plan was for the Carillon Tree of Light to be turned on nightly through New Year’s Day and be accompanied by the bells playing a medley of holiday classics on the hour.

I went on Sunday night and stood in wonderment of the melodic bells and the strands of light enhancing the already majestic silhouette of the carillon. 

Overnight, wind gusts in excess of 40 or even 50 miles per hour damaged many of the strands of light. By morning, the damage was such that the display was beyond repair and will now be taken down for the year.

Quite a whirlwind tale for the inaugural lighting of the the Deeds Carillon.

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Marriott at the University of Dayton

Marriott at the University of Dayton

4 out of 5
1414 South Patterson Boulevard Dayton OH
The price is NT$4,354 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$4,354
NT$5,072 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Room was disgusting

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Marriott at the University of Dayton
Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

3 out of 5
6616 Miller Ln Dayton OH
The price is NT$3,602 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$3,602
NT$4,196 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Rooms are practically new. Great location.

Reviewed on 2026/3/1

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport

Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport

2 out of 5
7370 Miller Lane Dayton OH
The price is NT$1,845 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$1,845
NT$2,149 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Scene75 Entertainment Center and Cinemark Huber Heights ...
5.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
Everything was as to be expected

Reviewed on 2026/2/10

Red Roof Inn Dayton North Airport
Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin

Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin

3 out of 5
3320 Village Drive Franklin OH
The price is NT$3,132 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$3,132
NT$3,563 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Muy limpio, empleados excelentes ! Lo recomiendo al 100 !

Reviewed on 2026/3/3

Drury Inn & Suites Middletown Franklin
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

2 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd Englewood OH
The price is NT$2,236 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
NT$2,236
NT$2,605 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,357 reviews)
Ok. Some evidence of water damage in bathroom ceiling. HVAC unit cycled every 35 seconds but kept the right temp. Breakfast was meh.

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
Quality Inn Fairborn near Wright Patterson AFB

Quality Inn Fairborn near Wright Patterson AFB

2.5 out of 5
616 N Broad Street Fairborn OH
The price is NT$1,945 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$1,945
NT$2,193 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairborn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Quality Inn Fairborn near Wright Patterson AFB
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around University Park

Historic Buildings at Carillon Historical Park, Museum in Dayton, Ohio, USA

South Park

South Park showcases a diverse range of architecture from the 1880s to the early twentieth century. Explore the close-knit neighborhood and its well-maintained parks, offering a unique charm.

South Park
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Midtown

While Midtown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center and Victoria Theater.

Midtown
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Shroyer Park

While Shroyer Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and Carillon Historical Park.

Shroyer Park
 Fifth and Jackson St in the Oregon district in Dayton Ohio UAS 2023

Oregon District

Architectural history from 1820 to 1915, featuring Federal to Queen Anne styles, awaits in this Dayton, Ohio neighborhood. Explore art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee houses during your visit.

Oregon District
Witches Tower in Dayton Ohio

Walnut Hills

While Walnut Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and 2nd Street Market.

Walnut Hills
Carillon Bell Tower with Christmas Lights at Night, Horizontal, HDR

Twin Towers

While Twin Towers isn't home to many top sights, Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and Day Air Ballpark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Twin Towers


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