Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center and Wright Memorial

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2380 Memorial Rd
Dayton, OH 45433
+1 (937) 425-0008
https://www.nps.gov

The Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center in Dayton, OH offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the history of aviation and the pioneering work of the Wright brothers. Explore exhibits that showcase the Wright brothers' development of the world's first practical airplane and their contributions to military aviation. Discover the story of innovation and achievement that continues to shape the Miami Valley.

At the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, visitors can delve into the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, learning about their early careers as printers and their groundbreaking experiments in gliding. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Dayton, Ohio in the 1890s and explore the Aviation Trail Parachute Museum. Don't miss the opportunity to take a self-guided walking tour of the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood and experience the legacy of these aviation pioneers.

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4.57 reviews
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Melissa B.
7/1/2023

Today we took a 3 hr road trip to Dayton, Ohio to visit the FREE to enjoy Wright Brothers Flight Memorial located near the Air Force Base in Dayton. The park has a small free museum but they were...

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Tank G.
3/22/2022

The Interpretive Center was closed, so I was limited to the outdoor portion of the attraction. There is ample parking available here and you will find a picnic area with some picnic tables and a...

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Jim H.
6/15/2023

The Interpretive Center itself was closed (we missed it by 15 minutes) but we were able to tour the outside exhibits and the Wright Brothers Memorial which is on the grounds. There is an overview...

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Marissa C.
12/9/2022

The interpretive center and Wright Memorial have a great location up on top of hill, which also provides a great view over Huffman Prairie. The area has been nicely maintained with picnic tables,...

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Frederick D.
8/2/2021

Although the interpretive center was closed due to Covid, the view of the Dayton airport and the self guided tour outside was breathtaking. We spent about 20 minutes exploring the grounds as well...

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