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Specialty shops, department stores, shopping malls and more!

If shopping is one of your favorite pastimes, you certainly won't leave Dayton disappointed. The area features several large, spacious shopping malls, department stores and specialty boutiques, where you'll find everything your heart may desire.

Shop for the newest trends in shoes and clothing, unique gifts for the home, locally made goods - including some of the best chocolate and candies in the world, perhaps a new bestseller for the trip home, and don't forget that perfect little souvenir to remind you of your enjoyable stay in Dayton. Find all this and so much more on your shopping extravaganza in the Dayton area.

Browse our guide to great finds!

All area codes 937 unless otherwise noted.

Corners at the Mall
117-243 Springboro Pk., off I-75 at St. Rtes. 725 and 741, Miamisburg.

Cross Pointe Centre
175 E. Alexandersville-Bellbrook Rd., off I-675 at St. Rte. 48, Centerville,
291-0212.

Dayton Mall
2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., corner of St. Rtes. 725 and 741, Dayton,
433-9833.
Approximately 160 stores including anchor stores Lazarus, JCPenney, Elder-Beerman and Sears.

Eastown Shopping Center
3800-4000 Linden Ave., Dayton,
253-8149.

Fountain Square Shopping Center
3109-3155 Far Hills Ave., Kettering,
291-2790.

Huber Centre
Huber Heights Shopping Center, Huber Heights.

North Park Center
Huber Heights

Northtown Plaza
Huber Heights

Northwest Plaza
3181 W. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton,
277-1331

Shops of Oakwood
Far Hills and Park Aves., Oakwood.

Southtowne Centre
2090 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, off I-75 and I-675 on St. Rte. 725.

Town and Country Shopping Center
Corner of Stroop Rd. and Far Hills Ave., Kettering, 293-7516
Anchored by Stein Mart, DeClark's Cards & Gifts, Trader Joe's and Books & Co.

Vandalia Shopping Center
318 E. National Rd., Vandalia,
898-8707

Washington Square
Far Hills Ave. and Whipp Rd., Centerville.

Wayne Town Center
Huber Heights

One-of-a-Kind Shopping
Gift shops unlike any others are tucked away in their own special places and beckon the shopper in search of the unique or exotic.

As Dayton's oldest neighborhood, the Oregon Historic District is marked by historic charm and diverse shops. In this district you can hunt for vintage clothing, special tapes and a wide range of music CDs, before breaking for lunch or dinner. A wide variety of fine establishments in the neighborhood serve everything from California bistro-style fare to American to French/European cuisine.

Inside the Dayton Art Institute you'll discover the Museum Store, where you'll find art gifts, books, mementos of the Dayton Art Institute, greeting cards and more. Call 800/296-4426 or 223-5277 for more information.

The Museum Store at Carillon Historical Park is located in the Kettering Family Education Center. Store merchandise related to local history and the park's exhibits consists of, among other things, books on various collections at the park and reproduction desk models of the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane. Call 293-2841 for more information.

Bring a bit of Native American culture home with the authentic, handmade merchandise sold at The SunWatch Indian Village Gift Shop, including baskets, dream catchers, native masks and beaded bracelets. Call 937-268-8199 for more information.

Whether you want to be on the river or beside it, Ride the River Rentals at RiverScape MetroPark (111 E. Monument Ave. between Jefferson St. and Patterson Blvd., downtown Dayton) has what you need. Featuring pedal boats, coaster bicycles in youth and adult sizes as well as an assortment of child attachments, tandem bicycles, HydroBikes and roller blades for rent beginning at $6 per half hour at RiverScape MetroPark (111 E. Monument Ave. between Jefferson St. and Patterson Blvd., downtown Dayton). During the winter, Skate the 'Scape Rentals offers ice skates for rent in a variety of sizes beginning with preschool size 11 and running through women's size 10 and men's size 15 in whole sizes. A valid driver's license or state identification is required at time of rental in lieu of a deposit. Master Card, Visa, American Express and cash is accepted. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours: Fourth of July & Labor Day 1pm-9pm, Fridays & Saturdays 11am-9pm and Sundays 1pm-9pm. After Labor Day, Ride the River Rentals will be open for limited hours during special RiverScape MetroPark events. Rental availability is weather dependent. Call 937-278-2607 for more information.

Offering a variety of goods and products to hungry shoppers, The National City 2nd Street Public Market will tantalize your senses. Enjoy shopping for fresh produce, meats, poultry, breads and desserts, along with fresh cut flowers and local artisans displaying something for everyone. Be sure to come hungry, you'll be glad you did. Brought to you by Five Rivers MetroParks. Located in the Outbound Freight House at the corner of Webster and 2nd Streets in downtown Dayton (600 E. Second Street). Hours are Thursdays and Fridays 11am-3pm and Saturdays 8am-3pm. The Market is open year round and there is never an admission fee. Call 937-228-2088 for more information.

The tradition of "Good Old Fashioned" quality and freshness has made Esther Price synonymous with fine candies. Featuring scrumptious items for snack time, gift time, party time, anytime! Stop in and try the NEW chocolate covered Mike-Sell's (another Dayton tradition) potato chips. So indulge in a sweet taste of Dayton. Looking for a gift for that special someone? Candy can be shipped anywhere in North America and Canada, and can even be shipped express next day delivery. Visit one of the two locations here in Dayton. 1709 Wayne Ave. or 194 Woodman Dr. Call 937-253-2121, 937-253-4971 or toll-free at 1-800-782-0326 for more information.

Looking for a unique gift? Check out the Carriage Hill MetroPark Country Store and the Germantown MetroPark Trailside Treasures Gift Shop. Visit the Carriage Hill Store on East Shull Rd. in Huber Heights from 10am-5pm on weekdays and 1pm-5pm on weekends. For more information call 937-879-0461. The Germantown MetroPark Shop is located at 6910 Boomershine Rd. in Germantown. Hours are Noon-5pm Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am-5pm Saturdays and Noon-5pm on Sundays. The shop is closed on Mondays. For more information call 937-855-7717.

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Foundation Gift Shop

The largest aviation bookstore in the country is found here. Shoppers can also find a plethora of aviation-related items, including apparel, CDs, prints, toys, IMAX and aviation videos, gifts and much more. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 937-258-1218. Open Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.