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Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Visitor tip
Don't skip the movies at Carillon Historical Park - visitors consistently praise them as creatively designed and a highlight of the experience that shouldn't be missed.
Visitor tip
The carousel ($1 per ride) and train rides ($5 per person) are uniquely educational - each carousel seat marks a different part of history, making them both entertainment and learning opportunities.
About Carillon Historical Park
Historical artifacts, buildings & more. A 65-acre open-air museum with transportation exhibits, a 4-D theater & costumed interpreters.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historical Park
- Highlights
- Wright Brothers Flyer, Carillon bell tower, train rides, carousel, period buildings
- Attractions
- Train rides ($5), carousel ($1), Santa meet-and-greet, hot cider, historical experiences
- Notable Feature
- Rich Dayton history with authentic period experiences
What visitors say
Wow!! Do not miss this historical park when you are in the Dayton area! One of the most well-done historical parks we have ever visited. Getting to see Wright’s flyer was phenomenal, but the whole experience is wonderful! Do not…
2025 I came for the lights & the lights made it beautiful to walk through. It was nice hearing about the history and checking out the buildings that helped make the winter experience better by staying warm. Train ride ($5 per person)…
Magical experience! We keep coming back every year and the place keeps advancing and growing! They kept us surprised with true experiences of hot cider, delights hot chocolate, authentic and knowledgeable staff. We got Christmas cards…
From 4,630 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The park features the original Wright Brothers Flyer, one of the most significant aviation artifacts in American history
- Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air museum, making it a substantial historical preservation and educational complex
- The park includes a working Carillon (bell tower) and has recreated historic businesses including the Carillon Brewing Company and Dayton BBQ Company on-site
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