BEST OF DAYTON WINNERS 2019-20: People and Places

Who makes you laugh and smile? What places do you think of first when you think of Dayton?

We asked some of these questions to the people of Dayton during the Best of Dayton 2020 contest. These are some of the people and places you love the most.

BEST DAYTON DRAG KING

WINNER: Johnny Justice

SECOND PLACE: Oliver Dixon

THIRD PLACE: Prinze Valentino

BEST DAYTON DRAG QUEEN

WINNER: Scarlett Moon

SECOND PLACE: Amaya Sexton

THIRD PLACE: Carrie J. Summers

BEST DAYTON HISTORICAL NEIGHBORHOOD

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

WINNER: Oregon Historic District

SECOND PLACE: St. Anne's Hill Historic District

THIRD PLACE: South Park Historic District

BEST DAYTON LANDMARK

WINNER: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

SECOND PLACE: Deeds Carillon (Carillon Historical Park)

THIRD PLACE: Dayton Art Institute

BEST HOTEL

WINNER: Marriott at the University of Dayton

SECOND PLACE: Crowne Plaza Dayton

THIRD PLACE: Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs

BEST LOCAL CELEBRITY

WINNER: Norm Lilly

SECOND PLACE: The Rev. Cool Carter

THIRD PLACE: Yvette "Diva" Williams

BEST LOCAL COMEDIAN

WINNER: Scotty Mays

SECOND PLACE: Mike Shea

THIRD PLACE: Jessica Graue

BEST MASCOT

WINNER: Heater (Dayton Dragons)

SECOND PLACE: Rudy Flyer (University of Dayton)

THIRD PLACE: Rowdy Raider (Wright State)

BEST REALTOR

WINNER: Mark Ryan Group (RE/MAX)

SECOND PLACE: Andrew Gaydosh (Exp Realty)

THIRD PLACE: Cindy Buckreus (Coldwell Banker)

BEST SPOT TO TAKE A PHOTO FOR INSTAGRAM

Credit: DeANGELO BYRD / STAFF

Credit: DeANGELO BYRD / STAFF

WINNER: Cox Arboretum MetroPark

SECOND PLACE: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum lookout

THIRD PLACE: Oregon District gateway mural

BEST TATTOO ARTIST

WINNER: Caleb Neff, Blacklist Tattoo

SECOND PLACE: Anthony James, Monkey Bones

THIRD PLACE: Robbie Bauer, Rebel Rebel Tattoo

BEST VIEW OF DAYTON

WINNER: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

SECOND PLACE: Dayton Art Institute

THIRD PLACE: Carillon Historical Park's Brethen Tower

FAVORITE CELEBRITY FROM THE DAYTON AREA

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

WINNER: Dave Chappelle

SECOND PLACE: John Legend

THIRD PLACE: Rob Lowe

FRIENDLIEST RESTAURANT/BAR STAFF

WINNER: Nick's Restaurant

SECOND PLACE: The Barrel House

THIRD PLACE: The Root Beer Stande

MOST CHARMING SUBURB

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

WINNER: Yellow Springs

SECOND PLACE: Oakwood

THIRD PLACE: Tipp City

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