Graduation Gift Guide
Give the grad a Dayton Downtown Dollars — one card, over 50 local businesses to choose from. Dinner, new clothes, a spa break after finals. Delivered instantly.
A card tied to Dayton — they’ll remember home every time they use it.
over 50 local businesses — dinner, clothes, books, spa. Their pick.
Schedule delivery for the exact moment — morning of, or post-ceremony.
All of these Dayton businesses accept the Dayton Downtown Dollars Card. Let the grad decide.
Treat the grad to one of Dayton’s best restaurants — their choice.
Food & Dining
31 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Food & Dining
31 S St Clair St., Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Food & Dining
46 W 5th St, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Food & Dining
225 East Sixth Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Food & Dining
220 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Food & Dining
127 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Interview outfit, first-job clothes, or just something new to mark the milestone.
Retail
464 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Retail
136 E. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Retail
107 E. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Retail
440 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Retail
118 W. First Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Retail
110 N. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Spa day, haircut, or a well-earned massage after finals week.
Beauty & Wellness
21 W. First Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Health & Fitness
204 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Health & Fitness
39 S St. Clair Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Beauty & Wellness
506 E. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Beauty & Wellness
114 N. St Clair Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Local cafes and shops — practical gifts the grad will actually use.
Services
105 E. Second Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Services
220 N. Patterson Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Services
Sinclair Parking Lot B, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Services
134 S Main St,, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Services
518 East 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Services
25 W. Fourth Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402
Out of town for the ceremony? Schedule delivery for the exact date and time — the grad opens it in their inbox right as they walk off the stage.
Pick the delivery date during checkout. No shipping, no wrapping.
Any amount from $5 to $500 — typical graduation gifts run $25–$150.
Write a personal message — what you’re proud of, what’s next.
Delivered by email or text — arrives in seconds, no shipping delay.
A Dayton Downtown Dollars lets the grad celebrate on their own terms at over 50 local Dayton businesses — dinner with friends, a new outfit, or a spa day after finals. Unlike a check, it reminds them of home every time they use it. It supports the local economy and never expires.
Yes — and many grads love receiving one right before moving away. Use it to treat friends to a last dinner out, stock up on essentials from local shops, or save it for visits back home. The Dayton Downtown Dollars does not expire.
Common amounts for a Dayton Downtown Dollars Card graduation gift range from $25 for acquaintances to $100+ for close family. For high school grads, $25–$75 is typical; for college grads, $50–$150 is common. Any amount from $5 to $500 is supported — pick what feels right for your relationship.
The Dayton Downtown Dollars is accepted at over 50 local businesses in Dayton, including restaurants, boutiques, spas, coffee shops, and more. The grad picks where and when.
Yes. During checkout you can pick the exact delivery date and time — send it first thing graduation morning, or time it for the post-ceremony dinner. No wrapping or shipping required.
Yes. Our Corporate / Bulk Orders flow supports multi-recipient purchases with individual messages — perfect for a family with multiple grads, a graduating class gift, or an employer sending to new hires. Visit the /corporate-sales page to get started.
A Dayton Downtown Dollars they can use at over 50 local Dayton businesses. Delivered instantly — a gift they’ll actually use.
Buy Dayton Downtown Dollars Card for the Grad