Danville is where Kentucky’s statehood began, hosting pivotal conventions that led to statehood in 1792. Today, its rich history blends with arts, bourbon, festivals, museums, performances, and a vibrant culinary scene for curious modern travelers.
Art Center of the Bluegrass
Art Center of the Bluegrass anchors Danville’s creative scene, showcasing regional exhibitions, community classes, and cultural events. Housed in a historic space, it celebrates Kentucky artists while fostering connection, education, and year-round artistic expression locally.
See MoreGreat American Brass Band Festival
The Great American Brass Band Festival is one of Danville's biggest events, dating back to 1990. It attracts music fans from throughout Kentucky and many from other state as well. The three-day festival features "Downtown Downbeat" night, a "Bayou and Brass" evening, as well as a Saturday filled from beginning to end with live brass music fitting a variety of genres.
See MoreConstitution Square Historic Site
Danville is also host to the Constitution Square Festival, held on the grounds of Constitution Square where Kentucky's founding fathers met for 10 constitutional convention to draft the state's founding document. The festival celebrates local arts and craftspeople, musicians and the agricultural community.
See MoreMillennium Park
Outdoors enthusiasts find plenty to enjoy in Danville, starting with the 126-acre Millennium Park, one of seven parks in Danville where several of the sports fields are located, along with a walking trail, fishing pond, skate park, dog park, playground and tennis courts.
See MoreHerrington Lake
Herrington Lake is accessible from several nearby marinas, allowing people to fish, kayak and canoe, or enjoy power boating and personal watercrafts.
See MoreCentral Kentucky Wildlife Refuge
The 500-acre Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge is home to a wide variety of birds, plants and other wildlife, showcasing the varied natural beauty of the region. Five main trails traverse the refuge.
See MorePerryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site preserves the setting of Kentucky’s largest Civil War battle, fought in 1862. Today, visitors explore rolling fields, interpretive trails, and a museum that brings the battle’s national significance to life.
See MoreWoven Wire Mountain Bike Trail
Danville also has an existing mountain bike park - Woven Wire - which is being expanded, along with plans for a second mountain bike park to be built on 80+ acres of land just south of Danville, which is expected to open sometime in mid-2026. Road cyclists also enjoy the routes they can enjoy along backroads just outside of Danville.
See MoreBurke's Bakery & Delicatessen
Small, locally-owned businesses are abundant throughout Danville, from the 103-year-old Burke's Bakery to the Elmwood Inn Tea shop which produces the teas sold at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum in Massachusetts. Almost every business in the downtown area is locally owned, including the 20 or so restaurants, the retails shops and the local bicycle shop. If downtown is the heart of Danville, then the small businesses here are its soul.
See MoreElmwood Inn Fine Teas
Housed in a restored 1887 Victorian home, Elmwood Inn Fine Teas has been a Danville institution since 1981, gaining national acclaim for its tea heritage, elegant afternoon teas, and dedication to traditional tea culture.
See MorePioneer Playhouse
Pioneer Playhouse celebrates diversity and culture through yearly summer stock theatre performances - often with a Southern flair. In 2026, one of the performances will be based on a 1954 novel set in 1909 in Danville.
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