One of the advantages of living at The View at Dayton Towers is having some of Downtown Dayton’s best-known places close to home. The Dayton Arcade is one of them.

The restored historic complex brings together restaurants, local businesses, arts and culture, events, workspaces and community gathering spaces in the middle of downtown. It gives you another place to grab a meal, meet friends, attend an event or simply explore without going far from home.

The View is approximately 0.8 miles from the Dayton Arcade, making it one of several downtown destinations within a short distance of the community.

What Is the Dayton Arcade?

The Dayton Arcade has been part of Downtown Dayton since 1904.

The historic complex was originally built around its well-known glass-domed Rotunda. After closing in 1990, the Arcade was eventually restored and reopened as a place for dining, shopping, art, business, events and community activity.

Today, the nine-building complex connects spaces along Third and Fourth streets through its interior concourse. You’ll find a changing mix of local businesses, restaurants, artists, shops, workspaces and events throughout the Arcade.

It’s not just something to look at when you’re downtown. It’s a place people actually use.

What Does the Dayton Arcade Partnership Mean for The View?

Oberer Management Services and Lindy Properties have partnered with the Dayton Arcade to create another connection between The View and Downtown Dayton.

For people living at The View, that means the Arcade can become part of the neighborhood experience rather than simply another downtown attraction.

The partnership may also include special resident perks and opportunities connected with the Arcade. Specific offers can change, so residents should check with The View’s leasing or management team for current benefits.

More importantly, the partnership gives residents another reason to explore what’s happening downtown and support the restaurants, businesses, artists, and events that make the Arcade active throughout the year.

What Can You Do at the Dayton Arcade?

There isn’t just one reason to visit.

You might head over for lunch or dinner, browse local shops, see an art exhibition or attend an event in the Rotunda.

The Arcade regularly hosts community events, markets, art programs, wellness activities, live programming and gatherings tied to Dayton’s business and creative communities. Its public spaces are also home to restaurants, retailers and organizations that change and grow over time.

That means a trip to the Arcade can look different depending on the day.

Sometimes it’s dinner. Sometimes it’s an event. Sometimes it’s just an excuse to spend a little more time downtown.

Historic Dayton, With Something Happening Now

Part of what makes the Arcade interesting is the mix of old and new.

The Rotunda and surrounding buildings preserve a piece of Dayton’s architectural history, but the complex isn’t being treated like a museum. The restoration brought the buildings back into active use for businesses, art, dining, events and work.

For someone living nearby, that gives Downtown Dayton another place that feels connected to the city’s history without being stuck in the past.

More of Downtown Dayton Close to Home

The Dayton Arcade is only one part of what surrounds The View.

The Oregon District, Levitt Pavilion, Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, RiverScape MetroPark and other downtown destinations are also nearby.

That means you can live in a high-rise community with covered parking, a pool and outdoor space while still having restaurants, events, arts and entertainment close enough to become part of your normal routine.

Want to explore more of the area? Learn more about living near the Oregon District or visit our Map & Directions page to see how The View connects to Downtown Dayton.

See What It’s Like to Live at The View

Living at The View gives you more than an apartment near Downtown Dayton.

You have the Oregon District nearby, the Dayton Arcade within easy reach and more of the city waiting when you feel like getting out.

Then you can come home to high-rise views, covered parking, a swimming pool, fitness center and outdoor space.

Browse our available floor plans to see what’s open, or schedule a tour to see The View at Dayton Towers in person.