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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park · OH
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. 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.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
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 airplanes. A sprawling prairie also offers visitors a chance to stroll and explore nature too.
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.
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 mechanical ingenuity to develop the world's first practical airplane.
Visitor Centers
- Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center
- Paul Laurence Dunbar House Visitor Center
- Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
Source: National Park Service.