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Before Kitty Hawk there was this West Dayton storefront — the Wright brothers' cycle shop (one of only two standing) is preserved as an NPS site alongside their print shop and the parachute museum. Rangers tell how bicycle mechanics taught themselves to fly; Huffman Prairie, where they actually perfected the Flyer, is a second site 8 miles east on the base.
16 S Williams St, Dayton, OH 45402 Wright Brothers history — their print shop and the fourth Wright bicycle shop.
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Must-see spots
- Wright Cycle Co. shop
- Print shop
- Parachute museum
- Free NPS site
Suggested itinerary · Wright brothers roots
Know before you go
- The actual Wright Cycle Co. shop — where flight was invented between bike repairs.
- The print shop next door — their first business.
- The parachute museum upstairs — the Wrights' lesser-known invention story.
Tips for group trips
- Free — the visitor center, cycle shop and print shop are all free.
- Coach drop on S Williams St at the visitor center.
- Huffman Prairie flying field is a separate stop on Wright-Patterson — combine both.
Frequently asked questions
Free?
Yes — NPS site, everything's free.
Bus drop-off?
S Williams St at the visitor center.
Kitty Hawk?
That's North Carolina — this is where they designed and built the plane.
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