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Art and History at the Institute

Beat the afternoon crowds and enjoy a quiet morning at one of the nation's top art museums, followed by a relaxed lunch and a stroll through historic Dayton.

Best time: noneAbout 210 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Dayton Art Institute

    Start your day at the Dayton Art Institute as it opens at 10AM. Use the early hours to explore the galleries in a calm atmosphere before the midday rush arrives.

  2. 11:30

    Table 33

    Walk 13 minutes to Table 33 for lunch. This American restaurant is open for lunch on weekdays from 11:00 to 21:00 and on weekends from 09:00 to 21:00, making it a reliable spot for a meal after your museum visit.

  3. 12:30

    Steeles Hill-Grafton Hill Historic District

    End your outing with a short 7-minute walk to the Steeles Hill–Grafton Hill Historic District. This small, 18-block sector developed in the late 19th century offers a quiet place to reflect on the city's history before heading home.

Local tip

The museum is free, but check if any special exhibitions require a fee. Table 33 is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday.

Check before you go

  • Dayton Art Institute is open 10AM-4PM daily.
  • Table 33 is open Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00.

Worth knowing

  • Table 33 is open at 11:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dayton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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