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    Nicole L.

    I grew up in Ohio and I have not ever been here. It is remote and there is a shooting range so that was a bit scary to walk around that area, however I am sure the planners accounted for that and it is safe. We went during a hot day and since it is a prairie there is no shade. The flowers were beautiful during this time of year, but don't pick them! It is against the rules!

    Caroline M.

    My advice is to stop at the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center first because the guide there gives great directions. Also, there is a good explanation of how the Wright Brothers got that plane into the air. When you get to the airfield you will know exactly what happened and what to look for. My second advice is not to stop at the first parking lot, drive all the way to the airfield if you aren't up to a big walk. The prairie itself was beautiful with summer flowers in bloom. It was very cool to see. Third piece of advice is if you plan to walk through the prairie, dress accordingly and beware of bugs and tics. I really loved this stop and the peek into the past.

    Mark K.

    The first airport. Think about that for a second. For me, this is pretty much a place of pilgrimage. I've been to Kittyhawk, to the place Lindbergh landed, to the place where the first human flight took place in Paris. I'd been here before, and made a point to come back even though it was an incredibly hot day. Before, I had to go through a security checkpoint. They've rearranged things, so even though this is on base it is accessible to the public. You come in near the base golf course I think, pass a shooting range, and wander around many roads- follow the signs, and you'll see the big white flags marking the field. You'll pass a reproduction of the train depot (not much to see, but a nice place to park and walk around.) Then you'll come to a reproduction of the Wrights' hangar and launching catapult. It's in the middle of the vast prairie, and there are lots of wildflowers in bloom at certain times of year. There's not much in the hangar- a few small exhibits, and, appropriately, lots of birds. Get out, at either spot, and walk the trails past markers explaining the history. Imagine yourself 100+ years ago, trying to figure this flying thing out.

    Brittany S.

    National Landmark tucked away in Dayton, Ohio. Key words: "tucked away". Given its importance in American History, I was surprised by just how difficult it was to locate Huffman Prairie. I imagine several more flight/history enthusiast have been trying to track this spot down lately given the popularity of "The Wright Brothers" book that was released last year. You'll note some signs on the highway that lead you on to the Air Force Base and down several closed roads/paths....until you finally find the actual location (field, landmark sign, hanger and aviation trail). I would say 30 minutes would suffice to read the signs, step inside the hanger and pause to imagine what this space was like when the Wright Brothers worked their magic. More Wright Brothers Dayton reviews coming soon!

    Alex L.

    Huffman Praire was the site of the first "airport," i.e. a large field where the Wright Brothers could do demonstrations. It sits largely unmodified and it's still a huge field, now marked as a national historic site. If you're interested in aviation history, it's worth seeing, but there's not much here except an empty field and a "hangar" (an old barn looking building) with a few exhibits. There are some trails with plaques that you could walk through and an unfortunate gun range nearby (which takes away from the tranquility of the place). All in all, it's worthwhile to walk through if you're a huge fan of The Wright Brothers and want to experience some of the sites significant to their adventures, but it's definitely not worth going out of your way to see this field.

    David M.

    Have you ever flown on an airplane? Then you should be excited about this non-descript, ordinary, flat pasture in the Midwest. It's out of the way in Dayton, so you practically get the whole place to yourself, which makes for an even more special experience. There are informational plaques spread throughout the property with fun facts and old photos. I had a moment to myself while I was there. It was great.

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    The Wright Brothers constructed a launch pad for their aircraft and managed to circle this field for up-to 30 minutes.

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