"Planes, Planes and More Planes!" Top 5 Page for this destination Dayton Things to Do Tip by kdoc13

The Wright Patterson Air Force Base is home to one of the largest collections of military aircraft I have ever seen. While it does not have the historic planes that the Smithsonian can boast to having, the WPAFB Museum has diversity and volume. Best of all, admission is free!

The walk through the museum is divide up by time periods, although they also have a special wing just for missiles. You will not want to miss the Stealth planes which are there, nor the Presidential Aircraft exhibit, which includes the plane that flew JFK's body back from Dallas. You can stand in the spot where LBJ took office or where Jackie O watched him, almost in tears. The connection with history is up close, and personal on this plane.

Kids will not be disappointed either. There are plenty of hands on exhibits, bombs to touch and planes to get inside of, and an IMAX theatre. And best of all, there is Astronat Ice Cream in the Gift Shop!

Address: 1100 Spaatz St. Wright Patterson AFB., OH 45433
Directions: On the Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
Phone: 1-937-255-3284