Wright-Patterson AFB, OH - Nearby Cities

Fairborn, OH
Fairborn is a city in Greene County, Ohio which has a current population of 32,000. The town claims to be the only city with the name of Fairborn in the world. The name was derived from combining the two village names of Fairfield and Osborn that were merged after a great flood in the area. Fairborn is located just 5 miles from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and is host to the Sweet Corn Festival every August as well as the United States Air Force marathon each September.

Homes for sale in the area start at $199,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $440 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Ramada and the Baymont Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $76.

Local attractions include the Beaver Creek Gold Club and the Greene Country Club. Both clubs offer 18-hole regulation golf courses with championship layouts. From water hazards to sand traps, the courses are challenging for golfers of all levels of play. The clubs offer lessons and equipment rental as well as a pro shop and snack bar. Golf cart rentals are also available, and the courses offer something for everyone from novice to expert.

Dayton, OH
Dayton is the sixth largest city in the state of Ohio and has a current population of 166,000. The town is host to many aerospace, industrial, and technological research facilities and has recently moved more into service industries including healthcare and government facilities. Dayton is located just 11 miles from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and has had its economy boosted by the proximity to the military facility. The city is home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, and is nicknamed the "Gem City" which seems to have been a reference to nearby Cincinnati which is known as the "Queen City".

Homes for sale in the area start at $149,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $450 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Ramada Plaza Dayton offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $88.

Local attractions include the National Museum of the Air Force which includes a military museum, transportation museum, and specialty museum. There are huge hangars full of aircraft, and a free bus ride takes you to see the Air Force One exhibit. The value for the price is worth every penny. Nearby is also the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery which offers live animal exhibits as well as a play grocery store, a play vet office, and hands-on museum. There is also a Space Theater available that shows short films.

Beavercreek, OH
Beavercreek is a suburb of Dayton and a city in Greene County, Ohio with a population of 37,000 people. In 2007, Beavercreek was named one of the top 100 best places to live by Money magazine. The city covers 26 square miles and is located just 7 miles from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The town is a prime location for those military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $167,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $655 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Courtyard by Marriott and the Extended Stay Hotel offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $119.

Local attractions include the Beavercreek Golf Club which offers golfers of all levels rolling, contoured fairways. The greens are large and fast tiered, and lessons are available for players from novice to expert. Golf equipment and cart rentals are also offered as well as a snack bar and a pro shop. The National Museum of the Air Force is also nearby and includes a military museum, transportation museum, and specialty museum. There are huge hangars full of aircraft, and a free bus ride takes you to see the Air Force One exhibit.

Springfield, OH
Springfield is a city in Clark County in the state of Ohio. The town is located 45 miles from Columbus and is home to Wittenberg University. The city has a population of 62,000 people and in 2004, Springfield was chosen as the "All-American City". Newsweek magazine featured Springfield as the "American Dream". The city's early growth came from founder James Demint who was a former teamster from Kentucky. Springfield is located just 25 miles from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The moderate-sized community makes for a thriving environment for those new residents looking for a place to settle down.

Homes for sale in the area start at $175,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $450 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Days Inn and the Hampton Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $104.

Local attractions include the Westcott House which is Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style home that has been fully restored to its original architectural condition. There is a beautifully landscaped garden included in the tour, and the guide has personal knowledge of the structure, because he lived in the house. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is also nearby and features an 80-mile trail network extending from eastern Cincinnati to Buck Creek State Park. Hikers, bikers, and horseback riders enjoy the numerous trails that are open to the public.

Riverside, OH
Riverside is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio that has a population of 23,500 people. The city covers 7.9 square miles and is located just 6 miles from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The moderate-sized community offers many dining and entertainment venues and is a peaceful environment for those military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area. The motto of the town is "Pride, Progress, and Possibilities", and Riverside is a thriving community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $290,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $529 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hilton Garden Inn and the Comfort Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $98.

Local attractions include America's Packard Museum which was founded in 1992 by long-time car collector Bob Signom. Car Collector magazine named the museum one of the "Top Ten" museums in the United States. The museum features over 50 automobiles including the 1930 Packard Model 740 and the 1932 Club Sedan. The 1935 V-12 Convertible is an historic marvel, and Signom even has a 1948 Packard Taxicab.