Tickets are required for Orville Wright’s Hawthorn Hill Mansion in Dayton.
- Open: Call in advance to schedule a tour for Wednesday or Saturday at 10am or 12:30pm
- Location: (Map It) 1000 Carillon Blvd. in Dayton, Ohio
- Phone: 937-293-2841
- Web: click here
Orville Wright’s Hawthorn Hill Mansion in Dayton, Ohio, has recently been opened for public tours. You’ll see Orville Wright’s various inventions, from his reading chair to his shower. The sprawling grounds once had droves of people chanting outside for Orville’s house guest, Charles Lindbergh. The house was to be a joint residence of Wilbur and Orville, but Wilbur died before its completion. However, Orville’s sister and father lived in the residence. The estate was nicknamed Hawthorn Hill because it has over 100 Hawthorn trees, and the mansion sits atop a hill. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours (limit of 10 people per tour).
