Area Attractions

Steeplechase Luxury Apartments is beautifully secluded on 47 wooded acres, minutes from fine dining, shopping. We're a few turns from I-675, SR-725, and Far Hills Avenue.

Shopping

Dayton Mall

A landmark of Dayton for many decades, the Dayton Mall offers plenty of shopping from Macy's, Sears, JCPenney, Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secrets. There are plenty of restaurants in and around the Dayton Mall.

The Greene

A 72-acre site with 800,000 square feet of retail, entertainment and restaurant space in a pedestrian town square setting makes this newest addition a family friendly environment. With new dining experiences such as the Cheesecake Factory, Brio Tuscan Grille, The Pub, the GREENE fills a niche that sets it apart. Shoppers will find Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, White House/Black Market, Sephora, Victoria's Secret, Von Maur, Books & Co., an CJ Banks.

The Mall at Fairfield Commons

Voted best mall in the Dayton area in 2006, The Mall at Fairfield Commons is a large upscale shopping mall anchored by Elder-Beerman, Sears, JCPenney, Macy, and Dick's Sporting Goods

Cincinnati Premium Outlets

Located on I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, in Monroe, Cincinnati Premium Outlets offers upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of designer and name brand outlet stores at savings of 25% to 65% every day.

Dorothy Lane Market

We believe there are few things in life as pleasurable as enjoying good food, be it tearing off a piece of aromatic crusty bread, drizzling a peppery olive oil over fresh greens, or sinking your teeth into a piece of flavorful cheese. If you have ever visited us, or shop in our stores now, you know what good things await you at Dorothy Lane Market.

Dining

J. Alexander's

J Alexander's features hardwood-grilled steaks, baby back ribs, salmon, daily fresh seafood selections, soups, entrée salads, burgers and sandwiches. They are well known for our award-winning prime rib of beef and baby back ribs, as well as our outstanding desserts made from scratch.

Carvers Steaks and Chops

Dayton's premier steakhouse committed to the tradition of big city steakhouses without the big city prices. We serve only the finest Midwestern, aged steaks that are hand cut daily by our chef. Although steaks are our specialty, the entire menu reflects a superior culinary approach with innovative appetizers, expertly prepared seafood, fresh & unique salads and specialty desserts. Carvers' extensive wine list is designed to complement each menu item and consists of more than two hundred selections. In addition, we maintain the largest and best selection of Single Malt Scotch, Porto wines, cognacs and upscale vodkas in the entire city.

PF Chang's China Bistro

The P.F. Chang's dining experience provides our guests with consistently outstanding Chinese cuisine, attentive and personal service, and an inviting dining environment all at a great value for their dollar. The menu at our Bistro restaurants features traditional Chinese offerings and innovative dishes that illustrate the emerging influence of Southeast Asia on modern Chinese cuisine. Our chefs are trained to produce distinctive Chinese cuisine using traditional recipes from the major culinary regions of China updated with a contemporary twist. The intense heat of Mandarin-style wok cooking sears in the clarity and distinct flavor of fresh ingredients. Our menu is complemented by a full service bar offering an extensive selection of wines, specialty drinks, Asian beers, sake, cappuccino and espresso. We offer superior customer service in a high energy atmosphere and a decor that includes wood and slate floors, life-size replicas of the terra cotta Xi'an warriors and narrative murals depicting scenes of life in ancient China.

Bravo's Italian Grille

BRAVO! is proud to serve Italian classics with a twist made with authentic old world cooking techniques and the highest-quality ingredients - house-made pasta specialties, pizzas and flatbreads, steaks, chops and seafood. We invite you to come join our atmosphere under a fun, family-friendly Roman ruin décor.

Rusty Bucket Tavern

 The Rusty Bucket Tavern is an unpretentious, friendly, and approachable place to dine, celebrate, or just hang. And be all of those things to families, children, singles, grandparents, students, and business people.

Carrabbas Italian Grill

Join us any night for our house specialties including crispy calamari, chicken marsala, tender filet, unique pasta dishes and handmade pizzas baked in our wood-burning oven. But your Carrabbas experience is not complete until you've tasted the "Thrill of the Grill!" Fresh fish, seafood and meats basted with our special seasonings, grilled to your liking over our wood-fired grill and served with a variety of homemade sauces. Magnifico!

The Chop House

Welcome to The Chop House steak house restaurants. We specialize in premium, heavily aged steaks and chops with guest-obsessed service and uncompromising standards.

The Chop House represents casual dining at its best: friendly service, an inviting environment and made-from-scratch recipes using the freshest ingredients and premium cuts of beef.

The Meadowlark

The Meadowlark is a small, neighborhood restaurant with a friendly atmosphere and high-quality, delicious food. Our menus feature superior-quality ingredients cooked simply but imaginatively with lively, bright-tasting flavors. Our cooking is geared toward the American palate, which means great pancakes at brunch and yes, there will always be a burger on the menu. We also feature meat, fish and vegetarian dishes that employ the flavors and techniques from around the world that we have all come to love. This is contemporary everyday cooking, from scratch, made and served with local pride.

Bonefish Grill

Fueled by their mutual passion for fish and adventure, our founders set out to create a unique dining experience- one that would take the mystery out of fish for people who didn't eat it very often, and yet provide further mystery for the truly adventurous.

Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe

From award winning chocolates, to exquisite truffles, you'll find the perfect blend of chocolate confections at the Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe. From pretzels, strawberries, marshmallows, almonds, caramel, peanut butter, everything is covered with their delicious chocolate Their family chocolate recipe will be sure to delight.

Elsa's

Known for their famous "Bad Juan Margaritas", Elsa's is a great place to enjoy Mexican food in a casual friendly atmosphere.

Theaters

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

The Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center represents yet another jewel in the crown of our nation's Performing Arts Centers. The Schuster Center educates and enriches lives by providing a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international performing artists. Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra call the Schuster Center home, and it also showcases the latest Broadway blockbusters. Additionally, a variety of local performing arts treasures, such as the Dayton Ballet, will also make use of the facilities. The 2300-seat Mead Theatre serves as the focal point of this marvelous structure. Outstanding acoustics, coupled with technical capabilities designed to meet the most demanding touring attractions, highlight the auditorium's construction.

Victoria Theatre

Since 1866, the "Magnificent Edifice" at First and Main Streets has held many names and forms, but one thing has remained constant — a tradition of celebrating and enriching life through the performing arts. ome of America's most prestigious stars, including Edwin Forrest, Lillie Langtry, Harry Houdini, Sarah Bernhardt and Mark Twain, were featured in productions during this period. Today, the Victoria Theatre is home to performances by many of Dayton's arts organizations, including Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), The Muse Machine and CityFolk. In addition, Victoria Theatre Association presents the Chase Broadway Series, Star Attractions, the Young at Heart Family Series, the Michelob Ultra Cool Films series, the Physicians for Kids Education Series and the Universal 1 Variety Series at the Victoria Theatre.

Cinema De Lux 14: The Greene

Cinema De Lux 14: The Greene features 14 state-of-the-art auditoriums, all stadium style with Dolby® Digital Surround EX sound. Two of these auditoriums, "Director's Halls", offer Ultra Leather rocking recliners, reserved seating for all performances, live pre-show intros, a themed mural of Brandywine Falls in Ohio, escorted seating service and order-at-your-seat concessions.

Playhouse South

Since we first opened our doors in 1960, Playhouse South has been known by many names, and have produced our highly acclaimed productions in a variety of locations.

Townhall Theatre

 Town Hall Theatre occupies the historic Washington Township Hall, located at 27 North Main Street in downtown Centerville. The hall was built in 1908 for the purpose of holding town meetings, graduations, and Grange activities.

Showcase Cinemas South Dayton Mall

 

Venues

UD Arena

One of the most prolific venues in NCAA history, UD Arena is home to the University of Dayton Flyers. Catch the NCAA men's basketball tournament in an NBA-caliber facility. The Arena has been hailed by sportscasters and opponent coaches alike as one of the greatest venues in college basketball. In 2002, the Arena was the site of the first ever high definition television broadcast for ESPN. The Arena is scheduled to host the Opening Round game through 2010, and will be a regional venue for the women's tournament in 2010.

The Fraze Pavilion

Fraze Pavilion is southwestern Ohio's premiere outdoor entertainment venue, celebrating its 18th season since Marvin Hamlisch christened the 4300-seat amphitheater in 1991.
Each summer several artists make their Fraze debut and 2008 was no exception. We welcomed a Beatle, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, the Backstreet Boys and Boston - all who sold out! Willie Nelson and Crosby, Stills & Nash returned in 2008 and sold out as well. Near sell outs in 2008 included shows by first time artists Gary Allan and The Guess Who.

RiverScape MetroPark

 There is something happening year round at RiverScape MetroPark located in downtown Dayton. Amid the beautiful landscape gardens, flowering pots, hanging baskets and reflecting pools, the park hosts a full range of activities including free summer weekend concerts, parent and preschooler programs, major community festivals including the Dayton Celtic Festival, the CITYFOLK Festival, Taste of Miami Valley!, the Lebanese and Hispanic Festivals and more.

Fifth Third Field

Home of the Dayton Dragons, Fifth Third Field offers a fun family venue for all to enjoy. Voted as one of the top ten hottest tickets to get in all of professional sports by Sports Illustrated.

The Golf Club at Yankee Trace

The Golf Club at Yankee Trace - The Golf Club at Yankee Trace is the finest golf facility in the area, possessing a 27-hole, championship golf course, bentgrass practice range for golf lessons and general practice, along with a beautiful 32,000 square foot clubhouse. The clubhouse includes a well equipped pro shop and indoor practice area. The services we offer are designed to make our guests feel as if they are visiting a fine private club. Providing this private club atmosphere to the general public is what helps make The Golf Club at Yankee Trace unique.

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park Civic Commons, Kettering's newest park, is a magnificent, award-winning park featuring reflecting pools, fountains, patios, flowers, walking paths and a 2-acre pond. Completed in 1988, Civic Commons has become the center for community wide events such as the Mayor's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Art on the Commons, as well as a favorite destination for those who just want a breath of fresh air. It's also home to the Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts, which offers a variety of performances and festivals from May through September.

Schools

University of Dayton

Wright State University

Sinclair Community College

Centerville High School

Centerville High School has received the Excellent District rating for 10 years in a row.

Companies

Qbase, Miami Valley South Hospital, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Northrop Grumman, Reynolds and Reynolds, Teradata, USAeroteam, Ball Aerospace, Kodak, Computer Sciences Corporation,

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