Carillon Historical Park

A 65-acre open-air history museum with the 1905 Wright Flyer III, historic buildings and a 151-foot carillon.

1000 Carillon Blvd · Dayton, OH

About Carillon Historical Park

Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air museum telling the story of Dayton's inventions, from airplanes to cash registers. You can see the 1905 Wright Flyer III, described as the first practical airplane, then walk through an early settlement area with buildings dating from 1796, including Newcom Tavern. A 151-foot carillon with 57 bells rises over the grounds, a narrow-gauge railroad pulls a train on a loop around the park, and Carillon Brewing Co serves food on site.

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