- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Danville, Kentucky, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites and Bowling.
- From Millennium Park to Constitution Square Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Danville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Lawrenceburg and Richmond.
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19th-century home & apothecary contains furnishings & replicas of medical equipment used by doctor who pioneered surgery on ovarian tumors
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With numerous sports and recreational amenities, Millennium Park serves its community patrons. The park contains soccer fields, baseball complex, playground areas, trails with benches, modular skate park, dog park, and scenic Millennium Lake, where fishing is available.
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105 E Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422
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Constitution Square Historic Site is a park and open-air museum that celebrates the early political history of Kentucky. The site features replicas of three buildings that stood on the original city square, including the courthouse that housed ten constitutional conventions.
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125 S 2nd Street, Danville, KY 40422
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Designated a National Historic Landmark, the former home and office of pioneer surgeon Ephraim McDowell is now the McDowell House and Museum, Inc. Apothecary and Gardens. Visitors will hear McDowell's amazing history and explore antiques and early medical equipment.
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Constitution Square State Park is the site of Kentucky's Constitution signing in 1792. Guided tours are available through this history-rich area, and sights include log cabin meeting houses, a courthouse, jail and schoolhouse, and a memorial for Kentucky's governors.
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344 Swope Drive, Danville, KY 40422
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Miniature populated towns and villages await children and adults at The Great American Dollhouse Museum. At the Miniature store from the lobby, the visitor can buy whatever he needs for his own collection.
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Situated on the Dix River, Gwinn Island Resort offers cabins and campgrounds for fishing groups. Visitors can swim in the river or launch a boat from the resort's boat ramp.
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125 S. Second St, Danville, KY 40422
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A National Historic Landmark, the McDowell House Museum was built between 1792 and 1820, in three stages. It is dedicated to Dr. Ephraim McDowell, the first man to perform an ovarian tumor removal.
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The Community Arts Center is an art center that has the goal of enriching the surrounding community by promoting education and fostering creativity. The center displays artwork from local, regional, national, and international artists.
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A family-focused amusement center, the Finley Fun Center is a chain with multiple locations. Each offers a laser tag arena, a roller skating rink, and an arcade with a variety of video and redemption games.
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Since 1980 patrons have enjoyed live performances - plays and other special events - at the West T Hill Community Theatre. It was named for its founder, a theater devotee, historian, and scholar of fine arts.