In Dayton proper there's the RiverScape and the Oregon District, and that's pretty much it. Locals will tell you to stay away from the Oregon District because it's dangerous and scary, but really, it's mostly populated by wannabe hippies and liberals (or, as liberal as SW Ohio ever gets) and sexually liberated straight cis women. Also frat boys, who I actually find somewhat terrifying, but I'm pretty sure they aren't what people are referring to when they say the Oregon District is dangerous. There's really no consistently good music to be had, but occasionally Katz or Pacchia's will have someone decent playing or DJing. If you like nature-y things, I really like Cox Arboretum. A bit further out, there's the Wright Brothers Museum and the Air Force Museum if you're interested in historical aeronautics. If you feel like driving a bit further, Yellow Springs is where all the cool kids hang out. There's great art galleries, restaurants, and it's way more chill than anywhere else in the area. It's also the only place I know of that has exclusively vegetarian restaurants (although I can't remember off the top of my head how vegan-friendly they were).
For your own safety, I suggest staying the hell out of Oakwood. (There's nothing interesting to do there anyway, unless you've developed a golf habit or are looking for a ridiculously expensive mansion to buy).
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Date: 2010-07-16 11:18 pm (UTC)For your own safety, I suggest staying the hell out of Oakwood. (There's nothing interesting to do there anyway, unless you've developed a golf habit or are looking for a ridiculously expensive mansion to buy).