(In fact, Carillon Historical Park has more Wright Brothers artifacts on display than in any other place in the world!) My kids eagerly listened to the presentation, and we all had lots of questions for the (very knowledgeable) guide. The Wright Flyer III is the world’s first practical airplane and the only plane designated a National Historic Landmark. This building was specially designed to house the Wright Flyer III - and indeed, the room felt very special and almost sacred, with the plane fitted into a expansive, dropped floor. (And - again, letting them wander was awesome! I imagine this outdoor museum would be especially beautiful in the fall.) Wright Flyer III The covered bridges, old-fashioned water mill, gas station and historic demonstrations captured my kids’ interest. We had so much fun exploring these old houses and buildings! It was great to let the kids wander in and out of the old houses. Hand-carved figures depict various Dayton icons (Orville Wright’s dog, Esther Price candies, a soap box derby car), much like Carol Ann‘s showcases iconic Cincy figures. This carousel features 31 figures and a 38 foot hand-painted mural illustrating the turn of events in the Wright brothers’ flying experiments. Obviously, this was a big hit with my carousel-loving kids. Deeds, John Patterson and Charles Kettering live-action figures. There are shows every hour where kids can learn the story of Dayton through the Wright Bros, Col. Located in the Heritage Center, this is a fun place to cool off and explore. From car assembly lines to bicycles, soap box derby cars to vintage toy displays, there was just so much to see! The big attraction for my kids was the interactive train display, which featured tons of buttons, and, much to Harvey’s delight, many a “dig dig.” 4-D Animatronic Theater We could have spent all afternoon exploring every nook and cranny of this museum.
Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship It’s Ohio’s largest carillon - and it’s completely breathtaking. It’s named for Colonel Edward Deeds, a Dayton industrialist and innovator. This 151-foot-tall carillon and its 57 bells chime every 15 minutes. Located at the top of rolling hills and greenery, the Park’s titular carillon was truly a sight (and sound!) to behold.
There was so much to take in! After spending an afternoon exploring, here are our must-see attractions at Carillon Historical Park: Hence why the Carillon Historical Park should be on every Dayton family’s bucket list. And, any parent will tell you that kids LOVE things that go. From the original 1905 Wright Flyer III to the 1835 John Quincy Adams to the first automobile self-starter, Dayton’s place in the national narrative is inextricably linked to vehicles. Here in Dayton, we’re known for our contributions to planes, trains and automobiles.
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