Exercise Dayton: Local Activities

Dayton is considered to be the 47th fattest city in America (source) Being healthy and active can be difficult to do alone. These are some local resources in the area to help you keep on track, with both indoor and outdoor options:

Exercise Dayton – Miamisburg Mound

Tired of the same exercise routine? Try visiting some of Dayton’s notable spots while you exercise!

116 steps leading from bottom to top, Miamisburg Mound is a great spot for a powerful stair climbing workout! The height of Miamisburg Mound is 65 feet, roughly equivalent to 6 stories.

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Exercise Dayton – Riverscape Inventors Walk

Tired of the same exercise routine? Try visiting some of Dayton’s notable spots while you exercise!

Enjoy fresh air and history as you experience the Dayton Inventors River Walk.

The Route:

Starting with a brick medallion at the corner of Monument Avenue and Main Street, the Inventors Walk continues around Riverscape with informative tiles in the pavement, leading to the Automobile Self Starter, the first of 7 invention stations. Continue toward North Patterson Boulevard, visiting the Cash Register and Ice Cube sculptures. Cross the bridge on Patterson Boulevard to continue reading the tiles. Approximate distance is 1 mile (see map below).

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