Contact: Danville - Boyle County
Convention and Visitors Bureau
304 South Fourth Street; Danville, KY 40422
Phone 1-800-755-0076 or 859-236-7794
E-mail: info@danvillekentucky.com
Boyle County's rich heritage
attracts many visitors throughout the year. Come and see the first
post office west of the Allegheny Mountains at Constitution Square.
Tour the home of a courageous physician who, at this site, performed
the world's first successful abdominal surgery. Experience the seemingly
pristine countryside at Perryville, where one of the fiercest battles
of the Civil War was fought. Drive through Kentucky's unique Knob
lands to Penn's Store, listed as the oldest country store in America
still in operation by the same family. Visit award-winning downtown
Danville with its wonderful shops and beautifully painted buildings.
You'll find what you've been looking for at the very Heart of Kentucky,
with its tradition and distinctive blend of Southern hospitality-just
a touch of formality in a casual, friendly atmosphere.
You can visit the Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau for more ideas and information.
Constitution Square
Constitution Square State Historic Site was the birthplace
of Kentucky's statehood. It is open year-round and there is
no admission charged for self-guided tours. Guided tours are
available for a fee and by appointment only. For more information,
call (859) 239-7089. |
Bed
& Breakfasts
The Bed & Breakfasts located throughout Danville and Boyle
County provide a charming overnight alternative. Step back
in time to the way America used to be and let us pamper you
with our gracious Southern hospitality. From private relaxing
retreats to executive business facilities, our spacious Bed
and Breakfasts are attractions themselves.
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Penn's Store
Historic Penn's Store is the oldest country store in America
in continuous ownership and operation by the same family since
1850. Don't miss an opportunity to see this American classic,
complete with potbellied stove and cigar box used for cash
register. You are most welcomed to come by, sit a spell and
visit an American Original...Penn's Store. New this year --
Penn's is having "Picking and Singing" once a month
on Sunday afternoons. For more information, call (859) 332-7715/332-7706. |
Merchants
Row
Perryville's Merchants Row is a series of original 1800s buildings
with restaurant, gift shops, and museums in historic downtown
Perryville. Fabric art depicting Perryville just before the
Civil War battle began is displayed in the Community Center.
Call (859) 332-1862.
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Pioneer Playhouse
At Pioneer
Playhouse you can see up and coming new stars. Lee Majors,
Bo Hopkins, John Travolta and Jim Varney spent summers here.
You can wander through an antique village, feast on a delicious
meal (no tipping, please), and enjoy the sounds of folk
guitar. The plays are presented nightly (except Sunday and
Monday) and are moved indoors in case of rain. For more
information and reservations, call (859) 236-2747.
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Chateau du Vieux Corbeau
Winery and Elements Pottery Studio
Old Crow Inn Vineyard and Winery, under
the French name Chateau du Vieux Corbeau meaning House of
Old Crow, was started in the year 2000 by the Brousseau family.
It is at the same location as historic Old Crow Inn Bed &
Breakfast, which occupies one wing of the Crow-Barbee House.
The Vineyard features both white and red French-Hybrid grapes
for wine production, as well as red, white and blue American
Table Grapes for eating out of hand. Wines are available for
tasting and retail purchase in the tasting room. Tours of
the winery are available and the Chateau Deli and gift shop
are open.
Elements Pottery Studio produces hand-made functional stoneware
as well as candles, hand-painted folk art pottery and other
crafts. The Inn features hiking trails and special seasonal
events. For information call (859) 236-1808 or click onto
www.oldcrowinn.com
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Jacobs Hall
Jacobs Hall is a restored Italianate structure on the campus
of Kentucky School for the Deaf, the first school of its kind
in the nation. Come see their historical re-creation of an
1850's student dorm and classroom. The museum also offers
a video and a gift shop. The recently finished renovations
have been awarded the Cecil Dulin Wallace award for Preservation
given by the Heart of Danville and the Ida Lee Willis Preservation
Project Award from the Heritage Council of Kentucky. The museum
is open weekdays. For more information, call (859) 236-5132. |
Gwinn
Island Resort and Marina
Come to the spot where "Memories Last a Lifetime",
Gwinn Island Resort and Marina on Herrington Lake. Herrington
Lake is a 3500 acre, 35 mile long lake located within three
miles of historic Danville. Cabin rentals for 2-12 people,
including floating cabins, make an exciting place for family
outings, reunions, and fun get-togethers. Boat rentals (pontoon
and fishing), swimming pool, and full service marina make
your lake vacation something fun for everyone. For the non-fisherman
in the group shopping centers, movie theatres, and two 18-hole
golf courses are just minutes away
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McDowell House and Apothecary
McDowell House and Apothecary is the site where Ephraim McDowell
performed the world's first successful abdominal surgery.
A guided tour of the house and grounds will remind visitors
of an era when America was new. For more information, call
(859) 236-2804. |
Community
Arts Center
The Community Arts Center on Main Street in Danville is open
Tuesday - Saturday for your enjoyment. You are welcome to
visit artist David Farmer in his working studio inside the
center. Displays change frequently. Several other nationally
and internationally known artists and craftsmen/women have
studios in the Danville-Boyle county area. You are welcome
to visit these studios and observe these fine artists at work.
Glass-blowing, pottery, stained glass, and painting are just
a few of the Fine Arts available in our area. |
Norton
Center for The Arts
Each year Norton Center for The Arts at Centre College presents
internationally known artists and operas, symphony orchestra
concerts, individual performances, and Broadway plays and
musicals. For more information, call (859) 236-4692 or 1-877-HIT
SHOW. |
Historic
Walking and Driving Tour
Historic Walking and Driving Tour - Come explore our history...our
old homes...our Bluegrass back roads...our parks...and our
friendly people. |
Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge
The Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge contains more than 500
acres in the knoblands of Boyle County. The beautiful grounds
reveal diverse indigenous plants, wildlife, a pond, and walking
trails from easy to strenuous. A nature center is open weekends
or by appointment with a resident guide available for tours,
lectures and group programs. Free. Call Susan at 859-332-8672
for more information. |
John
W.D. Bowling Model Train Museum
The John W.D. Bowling Model Train Museum has 2,600 linear
feet of track and 1-1/2 miles of wiring. Built in the HO scale
of 1 to 87, it features a Kentucky autumn landscape of the
1950's. With 6,000 handmade trees,1,200 figures, and 250 structures,
it is the largest privately held permanent layout in Kentucky.
Open by appointment. $5 per person. Located on the grounds
of Twin Hollies Bed and Breakfast Retreat. (859) 236-8954
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Jones Surname Museum/Genealogical
Resources and Library
243 North Third Street; Danville, KY 40422
Open daily 1-5 pm by appointment, free
Call: 866-453-5466 for appointment
E-mail: jonesgenealogist@aol.com |
Lightning Valley
MotorSports Park
Enjoy WKA Go-Kart racing at Lightning Valley MotorSports
Park. With large prizes to the winners, this racetrack is
just three miles south of Danville on US 127. Gate opens
at 5pm; March through November. Call (859) 854-6535/5950.
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Perryville Battlefield
Perryville Battlefield is the site of a fierce Civil War battle
that changed the course of history - not only for the state,
but for the nation - by keeping Kentucky in the Union. Walk
this hallowed ground, where on a beautiful autumn day opposing
forces met in one of the bloodiest battles of the four-year
conflict. For more information, call (859) 236-7794 or 800-755-0076. |
Agri-tourism
Agri-tourism-related attractions are listed on our Agri-tourism
page. If you are interested in farmers' markets, farm and
mill tours, home-made and home-grown products, old-fashioned
farm machinery.
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The
JFC Museum
The JFC Museum, located at 1389 Stanford Road, Danville, specializes
in fossils, rocks, Native American artifacts, and antiques.
It is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm or by appointment
during the week. School children are welcome. For information
call: 859-236-7057/3442.
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Jones
Military Medals Museum
243 North Third Street; Danville, KY 40422
Open daily 1-5 pm by appointment, free
Call: 866-453-5466 for appointment
E-mail:jonesgenealogist@aol.com |
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