Danville is where it all began for Kentucky. Visit downtown’s Constitution Square park and walk the same grounds as the state’s founders did when they met to write Kentucky’s constitution, making it the Union’s 15th state on June 1, 1792.
Visit historic locations at and near the park dating back to the city’s early years, like the McDowell House Museum and Apothecary, where a groundbreaking surgery was first performed in 1809, and the Perryville Battlefield Historic Site, the location of a devastating but important Civil War battle.
History is significant to Danville’s identity, but the town is known for much more, including arts, bourbon experiences, events like the Great American Brass Band Festival, and a culinary scene that will satisfy curious palates.
Food pairs well with a visit to Danville to experience the new GLASS National Art Museum, to see a world-class performance at the Norton Center for the Arts or summer stock theatre at Pioneer Playhouse, and as a complement to the distilled spirits produced here.
For those traveling Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail, a tour and tasting at Wilderness Trail Distillery is a must. Beginning in the summer of 2024, be among the first to visit the Luca Mariano Distillery, where corn used to distill their bourbon is grown right on the property. For those seeking a more unique distillery experience, arrange a tour, tasting, and dinner at Blue Rook Distillery, specializing in sugarcane spirits instead of bourbon.
Danville offers several “only here” experiences, like The Great American Dollhouse Museum and its more than 200 intricate miniature buildings and displays. Visit Penn’s Store, operated by the same family since 1850, for a journey back in time.
Make your plans today for a visit to historically bold Danville, Kentucky!
Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau
134 S. 2nd Street
Danville, KY
859-618-6433
danvillekentucky.com
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