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Miami County, OH, Troy, OH

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Miami County, OH

· Troy, OH

Why you should go…

Miami County sits north of Dayton along the Great Miami River, with the county seat Troy known for its courthouse square and the Troy Strawberry Festival, and Piqua for its canal-era heritage and the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency historic site.

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  • #western ohio
  • #county tourism

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Miami County, OH, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Iconic

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Free

    Walk through four huge hangars holding more than 360 aircraft and missiles, from Wright brothers artifacts to Air Force One.

    19 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

    Free

    National park sites across Dayton tracing the Wright brothers' work, starting at their bicycle shop neighborhood.

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Carillon Historical Park

    Under $25

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

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Ohio Caverns

    Under $25

    Ohio's largest and most colorful cave system, with guided walking tours near West Liberty.

    30 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Dublin, Ohio

    Free

    A Columbus suburb famous for championship golf and the world's largest Irish festival.

    58 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Ohio Stadium

    $25–$50

    See the Horseshoe, Ohio State's 1922 football stadium, with its Pantheon-style rotunda and stained glass murals.

    63 mi awayMore like this