Timeline
13:00
Steeles Hill-Grafton Hill Historic District
Start at Steele's Hill-Grafton Hill Historic District. This small 18-block sector was developed in the late 19th century and offers a concentrated look at the area's historic residential style. It is just an 11-minute walk from the anchor, making it a quiet, manageable start.
13:20
Head to Dayton View Park. Located only 9 minutes from the anchor in the SSW direction, this park provides a green space to rest and reflect on the historic district you just explored. It is a short, easy walk from Steele's Hill.
13:40
End with a coffee at Wholly Grounds. This café is located near the South Park Historic District area. Open until 15:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on weekends, it is the perfect spot to finish your walk with a drink before 15:00.
Local tip
Steele's Hill is a small district, so you can take your time exploring the streets. Wholly Grounds closes at 15:00, so plan to arrive there with at least 20 minutes to spare.
Check before you go
- Wholly Grounds is open Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 and Sa 08:00-15:00. Ensure you arrive before 15:00 on weekends.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dayton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).