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Carillon Park packs Dayton's invention story into 65 acres: the 1905 Wright Flyer III — the world's first practical airplane, the one they actually learned to fly with — in its own hall, a working 1850s print shop, the original cash register factory exhibit (NCR), an old locomotive, and the 151-ft Deeds Carillon whose bells ring over the whole park.
1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409 Dayton's history park — the 1905 Wright Flyer III and the singing carillon tower.
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Suggested time
2–3 hours
Best time
Morning for the working shops demos
Official website
www.daytonhistory.org ↗Must-see spots
- 1905 Wright Flyer III
- Deeds Carillon bells
- Working print shop
- NCR history
Suggested itinerary · Invention park
Know before you go
- Wright Flyer III — the world's first practical airplane, displayed indoors.
- The Deeds Carillon — 57 bells ring out over the park on the hour.
- Working heritage shops — a real 1850s print shop printing, a functioning carousel.
Tips for group trips
- Admission ~$14 adult; group rates at 15+.
- Coach parking at the main gate on Carillon Blvd.
- The Wright Flyer III hall is the anchor — it's the real 1905 airplane.
Frequently asked questions
Admission?
About $14 adult; groups of 15+ get rates.
Bus parking?
Coach lot at the main gate.
Worth it vs the Air Force museum?
Different — this is Dayton's invention/industry history; the AF museum is aircraft. Do both if you can.
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