Things to Do with Kids in Danville, KY

  • TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Danville, Kentucky, including 20 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Richmond and Versailles.
  • From Gwinn Island Resort to Finley's Fun Center, the Danville area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • Known as the 'Birthplace of Bluegrass', the city of Danville is a popular destination for music culture and nightlife. The small town charm of the city makes for an enjoyable day of strolling the colorful downtown shops, dining at a local cafĂ© and enjoying the local art galleries. The city is also home to the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, a 500-acre nature preserve.
  • TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Danville, Kentucky, including 20 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Richmond and Versailles.
  • From Gwinn Island Resort to Finley's Fun Center, the Danville area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • Known as the 'Birthplace of Bluegrass', the city of Danville is a popular destination for music culture and nightlife. The small town charm of the city makes for an enjoyable day of strolling the colorful downtown shops, dining at a local cafĂ© and enjoying the local art galleries. The city is also home to the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, a 500-acre nature preserve.
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30.3 Miles
91% 95 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509 MoreLess Info
Consisting of 216 acres, Situated Jacobson Park offers visitors a pond for fishing and a multipurpose recreational area. It also has a long, paved trail that loops across the entirety of the park.
30.6 Miles
43% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 133 N Locust Hill Drive, Lexington, KY 40509 MoreLess Info
An eight-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Lexington displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, stadium seating, event hosting, a bar and a full dining menu.
30.7 Miles
95% 101 votes
Forests Highway 21, Berea, KY MoreLess Info
Basically a 7 mile looped-trail, the Berea Pinnacles is composed by the Sacred Shadow Trail, the West Pinnacle Trail and the East Pinnacle Trail.
30.7 Miles
70% 83 votes
Horse Races 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, KY 40504 MoreLess Info
The Red Mile is the longest standing race track in Lexington and is host to the nation's largest Saddlebred horse show each summer. It is known for its capability for group entertainment via race bets, a broad banquet facility and its historical round barn.
30.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Farms & Ranches 1500 Midway Road, Versailles, KY 40383 MoreLess Info
Lane's End is an equestrian facility that offers a variety of services, including horse boarding and care, horse sales, and breeding of race horses of various kinds. The facility welcomes visitors.
30.9 Miles
91% 280 votes
Historic Homes 120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502 MoreLess Info
Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate is a large historical mansion that has been wonderfully preserved. Guests can travel back to the 18th century when Henry Clay and his family lived in the 18-room mansion through self-guided tours or those led by a docent.
31.1 Miles
98% 44 votes
Family Fun Center 3025 Blake James Drive, Lexington, KY 40509 MoreLess Info
With a basketball shootout, a modern arcade, 18 holes of mini golf, a 4D motion theater, and go karts, the whole group will find something to like at Malibu Jack's Family Fun Center.
31.4 Miles
98% 99 votes
Movie Theaters 214 E. Main St., Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
With a long history in Lexington, the Kentucky Theater currently shows plays, new movie releases, classic movies, concerts, and more. The interior, which was recently restored, is opulently decorated with golden stained glass, chandeliers, and gold lion moldings.
31.4 Miles
79% 131 votes
Parks Main Street, Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
At Thoroughbred Park, visitors can pose with life-sized bronze plaques of horses and their riders. The park features over 40 sculptures of famous historical figures in racing with informational plaques.
31.4 Miles
100% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 214 E Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 MoreLess Info
As a historic theater, Kentucky Theatre is filled with classic architecture and showcases a mix of independent and blockbuster hits. The concession stand serves popcorn, and alcoholic beverages like wine and beer.
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