Many have wondered what makes the Dayton area so great?  Why have so many life-changing inventions come from the Miami Valley.  Is it in the water?  Is it the gene pool?  Well, whatever it is, we have some very special places to visit and see while you're here!  So, why not make a mini-vacation out of your visit to the Dayton DIY and Parts Express Tent Sale?  Below we've listed just a few of the events, places to visit and places to stay while here.  Who knows, you just might decide to make it a permanent stay... 

Campers / RV's / Car's with Comfy seats

The Parts Express parking lot is available for Campers, RV's...and possibly cars with comfy seats.  However, we really don't want to see you sleep in your car, so we've listed some local hotels and motels below that are affordable and available for you.  Note to campers: There are NO HOOKUPS,  just asphalt with lines painted on it at the right overnight price - free. 

Local Hotels / Motels

Hampton Inn

Holiday Inn Express

Super 8 Dayton

Ramada Inn Middletown / Franklin

Red Roof Inn Dayton South

Great Wolf Lodge

There are many more places that you could stay that we could list here but for lack of space can't.  So, remember, Google is your friend!

Music / Museums / Zoos / The Arts / Parks

Great Wolf Lodge - Leave the wife and kids at the Great Wolf Lodge while you stock up on audio and video goodies!  The amount of fun they have at Great Wolf Lodge will quickly make them forget how much you spent at the Tent Sale! Make it a family vacation!

United States Air Force Museum - love flight? You'll love this place. Lots of wings.

Dayton Art Institute - visual art can always be exciting, the DAI will excite you!

Cincinnati Zoo - critters and varmints of all types from around the world

Newport Aquarium - anything that swims in water...from around the world

Taft Museum - The former President's homestead and exhibit

Krohn Conservatory - lots, and lots, and lots of pretty plants. Did I say lots?

Victoria Theater - An elegant historic theater, worthy of a visit.

Kings Island / Waterpark - This legendary Theme Park is a must visit! A MUST!

The Beach WaterPark - Swimsuits ON,  you will have a WATER BLAST!

Cox Arboretum MetroPark  - 189 acres of gardens and natural areas! While you're at the Dayton DIY Event and Parts Express Tent Sale your significant other can enjoy Cox Arboretum's beauty by walking, talking, reading, sitting, rolling, meditating, and whatever else the natural beauty of the Arboretum entices them to do!. 

Historic Waynesville - A short drive away from Springboro, Waynesville is a great place to visit if you love antiques and historic areas.   If you decide to stay in the area through Sunday, July 13th, you'll have a great time taking a Second Sunday Stroll through the Waynesville area.