Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau

Meet in Destination Dayton!

Dayton/Montgomery County is the ideal destination for your next meeting, convention, military or social reunion, group tour, or team-building getaway, whether your group size is 25 or 25,000. We offer a variety of meeting facilities, venues and hotels; services to make planning easier and your event a success; and unique world-class attractions, arts, culture, outdoor activities, shopping and dining for your guests to enjoy. Known as The Crossroads of America at the intersection of I-75 N/S and I-70 E/W, Dayton is conveniently within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population. The Dayton International Airport is easy-to-and-through, with several non-stop flights to other major airports. A wide variety of meeting venues include the Dayton Convention Center, the Sinclair Conference Center, the University of Dayton Arena, and unique venues such as the Dayton Art Institute, America's Packard Museum, and Carillon Historical Park. Our full-service hotels, such as the Marriott at the University of Dayton, Drury Inn & Suites North, and Hilton Garden Inn Dayton South, will make sure your group can sleep easy here. You will love the truly amazing complimentary services we offer. We will promote your event, build attendance, and ensure a successful meeting--for free! Our knowledgeable, professional registration assistants, staffed information stations, name badges, site visits, vendor liaisons, media promotions, and customized itineraries make your attendees feel special. Why is Dayton "The Birthplace of Aviation?" The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, the Wright family home, two National Park Interpretive Centers, the National Wright Museum, the brothers' bicycle shop, and Huffman Prairie Flying Field tell the story of how the Wright Brothers learned to fly. Then you can stroll through decades of aviation history for free at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enjoy a spectacular performance of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, a groundbreaking merger of the Dayton Opera, Dayton Ballet, and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center is a world-class facility featuring the best in local, national and international entertainment, and their Wintergarden atrium is filled with palm trees set against a block-long, glass-enclosed atrium. Come to bask in the beauty of the Dayton Art Institute, with its diverse collections spanning 5,000 years of art history. Set on the banks of the beautiful Great Miami River, Dayton is recognized as the "Midwest Outdoor Adventure Capitol." Hike or bike 340+ miles of paved trails connecting parks, historic landmarks and attractions. Five rivers meet here to provide a multitude of opportunities for water sports from kayaking and paddle boarding to fishing. Our Five Rivers MetroParks offer 16,000 acres of diverse habitats accessible to all. It's no surprise that Dayton has hosted the prestigious International Trails Symposium, named an American Bike City, and a Top 5 Hiking Trail Town. Dayton is home to the Dayton Dragons, the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. We also play host to the First Four during March Madness, and WGI World Championships each April, so you know our team would love to be there for your team. Contact us today--your next adventure starts here!