Betcha Didn't Know These Fun Facts About Dayton!
Dayton, the Birthplace of Aviation & So Much More, is a fascinating city that lots of folks may not know a lot about. Read on to learn some Fun Facts about Dayton!
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Dayton, the Birthplace of Aviation and so much more, is a city of innovation! Dayton lays claim to inventions such as
- the airplane (home to the Wright Brothers!)
- the electric self-ignition for cars
- freon/refrigeration
- the pop-top can
In fact, at the turn of the century Dayton has more patents per capita than any other city in the U.S. Let Dayton’s spirit of innovation infuse your event and attendees with energy and creativity!
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Did you know the cash register was invented in Dayton? And, that according to Business Travel News, Dayton consistently ranks within the Top 10 most affordable cities in the nation’s top 100 cities? Ring up a few good times in Dayton -- an affordable city you can’t afford to miss!
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Dayton is located at the “Crossroads of America”—the intersection of I-75 (N/S) and I-70 (E/W) and is home to the Dayton International Airport. Over 60% of the U.S. population is within a one-day drive of Dayton. Dayton is incredibly accessible for your event attendees!
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Dayton has an outstanding track record of hosting conventions, youth and amateur sports tournaments, military reunions and events of all kinds. With over 7,000 hotel rooms, the 150,000 square foot Dayton Convention Center, a host of diverse and unique sports and meeting venues. Dayton couples big-city amenities with Midwestern charm and hospitality. The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau provides numerous complimentary services that other cities don’t offer!
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The University of Dayton Arena has hosted more NCAA Tournaments than any other facility in the U.S.!
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Dayton boasts the nation’s largest network of paved trails—over 340+miles—making it the Midwest’s Outdoor Adventure Capitol!
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Dayton’s Free National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum with over 19 acres of enclosed exhibits featuring 350+aerospace vehicles.
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Dayton’s Carillon Historical Park has the nation’s only brewery---Carillon Brewing Co.—on the grounds of a museum in the nation.
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The first NFL game was played on October 3, 1920 at Triangle Park in Dayton, Ohio. The Dayton Triangles topped the Columbus Panhandles 14-0.
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Dayton invented the Cheez-It, believe it! Dayton’s Green & Green Cracker Company introduced the Cheez-It, a staple of American snacking, in 1921.
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Daytonian Nancy Cartwright is the voice of Bart Simpson – Don’t Have a Cow Man!
