Visit the "Crossroads of America" in Vandalia, a family-friendly city set at the crux of the National Road and the Dixie Highway. Shop, dine and play in the lively downtown district and ride an indoor rollercoaster at one of the biggest enclosed entertainment centres in North America. Head into Downtown Dayton to check out big-ticket attractions like the National Museum of the US Air Force and the Dayton Art Institute.
Things to do in Vandalia
Shop, dine and play in Downtown Vandalia. Dig into enormous pancake stacks at classic American diners and enjoy craft beer, smoked wings and wood-fired pizza at the local brewery.
Discover sun-dappled pine forests, enormous rocky outcrops and rugged ravines in Taylorsville Metropark. The Great Miami River flows through the river and adds to the unique ecosystem, while trails wind through the park and take you past attractions like the ruins of a former village. The famous Buckeye Trail long-distance trail runs through the park, as does the Great Miami River Bikeway.
Spend the day at Charleston Falls Preserve and explore almost 100 hectares of forests and prairies. Underground springs feed the tumbling waterfalls, which empty into the Great Miami River. Look for rare plants like wild columbine and rock honeysuckle grace growing on the walls of the limestone gorges.
Scene75 Entertainment Centre promises fun for the whole family. It’s one of the largest indoor entertainment centres in the United States and features everything from toddler-friendly carousels to a stomach-flipping drop tower. Take your pick of action-packed attractions, including laser tag, go-karting, mini golf and a rollercoaster. Play more than 150 arcade games and dine at full-service restaurants.
Getting around Vandalia
Downtown Vandalia is compact and easy to get around on foot. The city is a 15-minute drive from Downtown Dayton and 30 minutes by bus. Dayton International Airport is a 10-minute drive away.