Things to Do in Fairborn Ohio
- Explore historical airplanes in the city of Fairborn, Ohio.airplane image by Mariusz Blach from Fotolia.com
The 2010 Mayor of Fairborn, Ohio claims that the city "offers small town charm with big city opportunity and a population of over 32,000." Whether you live in the area or simply visit for business or pleasure, the quaint city features a wide variety of attractions. With a strong historical heritage and aviation history, people of all ages can find interesting things to do in Fairborn, Ohio. - Ohio's city of Fairborn is home to the official United States Air Force Museum. Located on the grounds of the Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the museum features more than 400 aircraft units and missiles. According to the official website, the museum hosts "thousands of historical items and powerful sensory exhibits that bring history to life and connect the Wright brothers' legacy with today's stealth and precision technology." Multiple museum galleries feature aircraft and historical items from the first years of flight, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and Cold War. The Presidential gallery showcases various presidential planes, while the Research & Development/Flight Test galleries showcase experimental aircraft. For an additional fee, guests can also enjoy an aviation or space-oriented film in the museum's onsite IMAX Theater. As of 2010, the United States Air Force Museum in Fairborn, Ohio remains the world's oldest and largest military aviation museum.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
1100 Spaatz St.
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
937-255-3286
nationalmuseum.af.mil - For a relaxing and entertaining activity, catch a performance at the Actor's Theatre of Fairborn. Although the company began as the "Actor's Theatre Ensemble of Ohio" in 1991, the name was changed to its current form in 1995, when the company was officially moved to Fairborn. According to the website, the goal of the company is "to develop live theatre productions that entertain our patrons and also provide unique opportunities for our actors and staff." Although performances range widely from light-hearted comedies to thought-providing dramas, most performances have one quality in common: originality. The Actor's Theatre of Fairborn aims to present truly original works to please their audience.
Actor's Theatre of Fairborn
23 East Main St.
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-878-3353
actheatre.us - Although it is located just minutes from a major highway, the Beavercreek Golf Club provides a quiet and intimate setting for a relaxing round of golf. Although yearly memberships are available, visitors can take advantage of the day passes for a round of 18 holes. With bent grass tees, greens and fairways, the course is challenging for golfers of all experiences and levels. If you will be hosting a large group in the Fairborn area, the Beavercreek Golf Club also offers group golf outings, which includes green fees, golf carts, range balls and scoring. Individual and group lessons are also available for golfers who need a bit of instruction in the sport. After an invigorating round of 18 holes, relax in the clubhouse Grille, which features a full-service menu and bar.
Beavercreek Golf Club
2800 New Germany Trebein Rd
Fairborn, OH 45324-2631
937-320-0742
beavercreekgolfclub.com
