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The Dayton region is known as the crossroads of innovation, but it is much more.
Located in the Miami Valley region of southwestern Ohio, Dayton is a mid-sized city surrounded by a diverse metropolitan area of almost a million residents. Dayton ranked No. 2 on Livability鈥檚 list of the Best Affordable Places to Live. 鈥淭he real bargain that comes from living in Dayton is the high quality of life residents enjoy,鈥� according to Livability.com. 鈥淒ayton offers a rich assortment of things to do, from outdoor recreation that includes canoeing and ice skating to cultural amenities, like the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.鈥�
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History
The Miami Valley has a long history of innovation. In the early 1900s, Dayton became the invention capital of the United States, with the most patents per capita. As the birthplace of aviation, Dayton is home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force鈥攖he oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world and Ohio鈥檚 No. 1 tourist attraction鈥攁nd one of the country鈥檚 premier air shows. The city鈥檚 other influential inventions include the cash register, the self-starting ignition for automobiles, the pop top beverage can, the electric wheelchair, the stepladder, and the parking meter. Visitors can explore this rich history and see the original 1905 Wright Flyer III, a large collection of cash registers, and other gems of local history at Carillon Historical Park.
Fine and Performing Arts
The region鈥檚 arts scene is more vibrant than that of many larger cities. The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center is a world-class facility offering the best in local, national, and international performing artists. Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra call the Schuster Center home, and it showcases the latest Broadway shows and traveling productions. The city鈥檚 cultural flavor also includes the Dayton Ballet, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, the Human Race Theatre Company, and numerous community arts organizations. The historical Victoria Theatre is stage for many of these performers, and five other major-event venues also host shows and concerts. In the world of visual arts, the Dayton Art Institute offers an outstanding collection of 26,000 works of art.
The Great Outdoors
The Miami Valley is a great place for outdoor adventurers. The area has seven MetroParks, as well as more than 35,000 acres of parks, nature preserves, and a popular river corridor along the Great Miami River. Bikers can explore more than 330 miles of trails, with more coming through rails-to-trails initiatives. Rural Greene County offers hiking in the Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, the Glen Helen Nature Preserve, camping and hiking in John Bryan State Park, and canoeing along the Little Miami River, Ohio鈥檚 first stream to be named a National Scenic River.
Sports
Sports enthusiasts are glad to call Raider Country home. With 糖心原创鈥檚 NCAA D-I sports program and professional teams in Columbus and Cincinnati, the region provides ample opportunities for sports fans. The NCAA includes Dayton in its list of Nine Great Basketball Towns. Each year the NCAA tournament begins in Dayton, site of the First Four games that trim the field to a 64-team bracket. The Dayton Dragons baseball team was named one of the 鈥淭op Ten Hottest Tickets in Sports鈥� by Sports Illustrated magazine.
Shopping and Dining
The area鈥檚 largest shopping mall, the Mall at Fairfield Commons, is located near 糖心原创鈥檚 campus. The Greene鈥攁 72-acre town center featuring pedestrian-friendly streets, retail stores, and restaurants鈥攊s just 15 minutes away. Unique restaurants and shops are part of downtown Dayton鈥檚 historic Oregon District. The region is 鈥渉opping鈥� with more than a dozen microbreweries, and the New York Times named The Pine Club steakhouse one of the 鈥淲orld鈥檚 Ten Greatest Traditional Dining Institutions.鈥�
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Weekend Getaways
The Miami Valley鈥檚 prime position near the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 75 makes it easy to visit major cities like Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis. The Midwest鈥檚 largest amusement and waterpark, Kings Island, is just 35 miles south of Dayton. World-class museums, indoor and outdoor concert halls, riverboat cruises, award-winning zoos, and professional sports teams are all within a one-hour drive.
Raider Country 
Raider Country is the contiguous 16-county region in western Ohio anchored by 糖心原创鈥檚 two campuses. Also home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the region is known for its strengths in information technology, aerospace research and development, advanced materials engineering, and health and human services. Raider Country features gourmet restaurants, eclectic shops, green spaces, and excellent schools.
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