A weekend crafted for two
Todd&Stacey
A Night in Dayton
March 14–15, 2026 · Dinner · Drinks · A Cozy Bed · Sunrise over the River
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Venue Status
Booked & Confirmed
March 14 · Art Deco Downtown
Booked & Confirmed
Reservation confirmed · Dinner March 14
Live Music Confirmed
St. Pats Dance Party · 8 PM
Open Sunday 7 AM
215 Woodman Dr · 7 AM–7 PM
Open · Free Access
Sunrise 7:38 AM · March 15
Note: Pettibone Coffee has moved — their current location is 215 Woodman Dr (about 15 min from downtown). Gem City Catfé at 1513 E. 5th St (Oregon District) opens at 7 AM and is much closer if you need it.
Saturday Evening
The Night
Begins
March 14, 2026 — An evening of art-deco elegance, Italian cuisine, live music, and the kind of night that becomes a story.
6:00 PM · Check In
Hotel Ardent
Dayton Downtown
A gorgeous art-deco boutique hotel in a 10-story 1925 tower right in the heart of downtown. Moody, stylish, and intimate — not a cookie-cutter chain. Bistecca restaurant is right downstairs.
8:00 PM · Dinner
Bistecca
Italian steakhouse right inside Hotel Ardent. Wood-fired dishes, handmade pasta, craft cocktails. The vibe is dark, candlelit, and romantic — exactly what you want. Walk downstairs from your room. No Uber needed.
Reservation confirmed · Saturday March 14
8:30 PM · Explore
The Oregon
District
Five-minute walk east from the hotel. Dayton's historic entertainment district — brick streets, string lights, dive bars, cocktail lounges. This is where the night opens up.
The whole strip is walkable. Start at one end, work your way down. Every place has its own character.
9:00–11:30 PM · Bar Hop
Oregon District Drinks
Blind Bob's
Dive bar with soul. Whiskey, craft beer, and a patio that's always lively. St. Pats Dance Party confirmed for March 14 at 8 PM — perfect timing for the bar hop.
Trolley Stop
Chill neighborhood bar. Great craft beer selection, relaxed vibe. Good place to start or end the crawl.
Lily's Bistro
If you want a late-night cocktail in a more upscale setting. Beautiful interior, creative drinks.
Warped Wing Brewery
Dayton's best craft brewery. Huge taproom, local beers, industrial-chic space. 5-minute walk from the District.
11:30 PM · Wind Down
Nightcap &
Back to the Hotel
Walk back to Hotel Ardent. Grab a last drink at the hotel bar or the AC Hotel's rooftop bar (The Foundry) if you want skyline views. Then settle in for the night — you've got an early sunrise to catch.
The Night Fades
And Then
Morning
Sunday, March 15 — Sunrise at 7:38 AM
Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning
Schedule
March 15, 2026 — Chase the sunrise, grab coffee, and ease into the day.
Sunrise in Dayton
7:38 AM
Be at Sunrise MetroPark by 7:20 AM to catch the golden light hitting the river before the sun fully clears the horizon.
6:30 AM · Wake Up
Rise & Shine
Set that alarm. You need to be at the park by 7:20 AM for the best light. The pre-sunrise glow (civil twilight) is often more dramatic than the sunrise itself — all deep blues and oranges before the sun fully rises.
6:45 AM · Coffee
Pettibone
Coffee
Local Dayton roaster. Grab two to-go before heading to the park. They open at 7 AM Sunday — perfect timing.
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Two to go
7:20 AM · Sunrise
Sunrise
MetroPark
High bluff over the Great Miami River. Skyline views, benches, native prairie. The perfect sunrise spot. Arrive 25–30 minutes before 7:38 AM — the pre-sunrise glow is often more dramatic.
Your Weekend
The Map
Before You Go
A Few Things Worth Knowing
Hotel Ardent is confirmed. You're locked in. The historic lobby sets the mood the moment you walk through the door.
Bistecca is booked. You're having dinner right downstairs from your room. Wood-fired Italian, craft cocktails, candlelit and romantic — exactly the right start to the night.
Blind Bob's has a St. Pats Dance Party on March 14 at 8 PM. Perfect timing for the bar hop — it's a full event, not just background music.
March mornings are cold. Sunday sunrise will be around 40–45°F. Bring a blanket or two for the park. Cold clear mornings make for the best sky colors at sunrise.
Pettibone Coffee has moved. Their current location is 215 Woodman Dr (about 15 min from downtown). Gem City Catfé at 1513 E. 5th St (Oregon District) opens at 7 AM and is much closer if you need it.
Arrive at Sunrise MetroPark 25–30 min before 7:38 AM. The pre-sunrise glow (civil twilight) is often more dramatic — all deep blues and oranges before the sun fully rises.