Five Things You Should Know About Living In Dayton Ohio

As one of the largest cities in the state of Ohio, Dayton is a place that has been constantly growing and changing over the years. As a result, more and more people have been relocating to Dayton, and as you can imagine, many of them don’t know what to expect. Well, while you may think Dayton is a boring and uneventful place, that simply isn’t the case. Dayton has a pretty cool culture and a welcoming atmosphere that will instantly make you feel at home. Although moving always comes with a little anxiety, learning as much as you can about life in your new place is the best way to calm your nerves. Here are five things you should know about living in Dayton Ohio.

Fun nightlife

Let’s be honest, you’re not expecting a place like Dayton to have much going on in the nightlife department.  However, Dayton might actually surprise you when it comes to its options for nightlife. The club scene in Dayton is growing more and more each year, and there are a wide variety of bars and clubs in the downtown area.

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Dayton is all about local sports

Cities all over the country pride themselves on their professional sports teams. After all, there’s no secret that sports are one of the most popular forms of activity and entertainment in the country. Well, Dayton may not be home to any professional sports teams, but that doesn’t mean that residents don’t take pride in the local sports teams. Dayton has minor league teams in several sports including baseball and hockey. Dayton even has its very own roller derby team called the Gem City Rollergirls, and the group has become a local favorite.

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Traffic is terrible

Traffic is a very big issue in most major cities. In some places throughout the country, people can spend more than an hour stuck in traffic just to travel a few miles. However, when most people think of killer traffic, major cities like New York and Los Angeles are the kind of places that come to mind. Well, it’s time to add Dayton to the list. As home to two of the busiest highways in the country, traffic in Dayton can be pretty bad. During rush hour in Dayton, you can expect to spend a lot of time sitting still.

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2nd Street Market

Whenever you move to a new place, it’s always nice to learn about the most popular local activities. With that being said, if you love shopping then you’ll probably be a pretty big fan of 2nd Street Market. This cool market boasts more than 40 local vendors and it provides residents with a great way to support local artists and merchants.

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Summers are brutal

The midwest isn’t typically a place that most people would associate with especially warm weather. Sure, you’ve probably already assumed that summer’s in Dayton are warm, but they’re actually a lot warmer than you’ve probably imagined. During the summer, it’s normal for temperatures in Dayton to break into the 90s on a regular basis.

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