Through perseverance and dedication Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history. Start your visit at one of our locations today.
Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright.
- LocationDayton, OH
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: Closed
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Weather now78°F Cloudy
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- African American Heritage
- Arts
- Aviation
- Poetry and Literature
- Science, Technology and Innovation
- Transportation
Things to Do
3 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Exploring Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Visit the site where aviation history was born, Huffman Prairie Flying Field. Visitors can explore the area and view a replica hangar that is similar to the one which the Wrights used to house their…
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Ranger Guided Tours of Dayton's National Park
The park offers ranger guided tours during the summer months, typically from Memorial Day through Labor Day, at one or both of the visitor centers.
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Tour the Wright Cycle Shop
The 4th bike shop that the Wright Brothers operated is a fixture of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. Come see the bike shop where the Wrights fixed bicycles and refined their…
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Centers
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Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center
Visitor Center
Located on an active U.S. Air Force base (Wright Patterson AFB), the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center provides visitors with a closer look at the aviation side of the…
2380 Memorial Road, Dayton, OH (937) 225-7705 Directions
Details
Located on an active U.S. Air Force base (Wright Patterson AFB), the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center provides visitors with a closer look at the aviation side of the Wright Brothers story. This visitor center is open Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but the grounds remain open dawn to dusk all seven days of the week. -
Paul Laurence Dunbar House Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visitor center and museum focusing on the life and achievements of internationally acclaimed poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Details
Visitor center and museum focusing on the life and achievements of internationally acclaimed poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar. -
Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
Visitor Center
The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is located just west of downtown Dayton on South Williams Street, directly south of Third Street. Interpretive displays…
Details
The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is located just west of downtown Dayton on South Williams Street, directly south of Third Street. Interpretive displays, interactive exhibits and the park introductory film are all available at the WDIC. A small gift shop is also on site and is stocked with souvenirs and books related to the Wrights and Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: Closed · Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
Hours by area (3)
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Wright-Dunbar Interpretive CenterToday: Closed
The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is located just west of downtown Dayton on South Williams Street, directly south of Third Street. Interpretive displays, interactive exhibits and the park introductory film are all available at the WDIC. A small gift shop is also on site and is stocked with souvenirs and books related to the Wrights and Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM -
Huffman Prairie Interpretive CenterToday: Closed
Located on an active U.S. Air Force base (Wright Patterson AFB), the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center provides visitors with a closer look at the aviation side of the Wright Brothers story.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM -
Paul Laurence Dunbar House HoursToday: Closed
The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
16 South Williams StreetDayton, OH 45402
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Weather & conditions
78°F
Cloudy · feels like 75°
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Wednesday
77° 66°
Light rain shower87% rain
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What to expect by season
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 39 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just above 41". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 25".
Photos
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An artistic mural etched out of the red brick wall at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center entrance. — NPS / Tom Engberg -
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Getting There
Dayton, OH 45402
Located in west-central Ohio, the park is easily accessible via I-70, I-75 or US Route 35. The main park visitor center, Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center, is located at S.
Full directions
Williams St. and W. Third St. in Dayton.
Mailing address: 16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402
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