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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park OH

Lat, Long: 39.78944467, -84.10442045

Designation: National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical 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.

Weather:

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".

Directions:

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. Williams St. and W. Third St. in Dayton.

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Address/Contact:

16 South Williams Street

Dayton, US, 45402

Phone: 9372257705

Email: ryan_qualls@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A three-story brick building with tall green windows and a tall photo mural on the glass wallA two-story brick building with tall windows and shutters on them with sign "The Wright Cycle Co."A brick wall with artwork of three men and an airplane etched out of the brick.A one story stone building with a small tower jutting out of the middle and three people walking outA tall gray stone monolith with a brown bronze plaque affixed to the front with trees in backgroundThe fog lifts as the suns rays peek through the mist revealing a wood-frame hangar and flag pole.A long wood and steel rail leading to a pyramid tower structure in the background.A dirt road between tall trees with a stone sign reading Huffman Prairie Flying Field.A two-story home with peaked gray roof and two chimneys with green shutters around the windows