- Our list of the best things to do in Danville, Virginia, features the top 14 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Danville, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Danville, VA , followed by 2 popular activities in nearby cities, including Danville and Burlington
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The modern era within the city is basically defined by Danville's Riverwalk Trail. Many visitors are drawn to the attraction for walking, hiking, biking, and simple strolling along the trail which also connects to historic sites in the region.
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P.O. Box 6, Danville, VA 24543
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The Danville Historical Society's Guided Walking Tour is actually one of two tours offered by the Historical Society. One ventures into Danville's historic Millionaire's Row, while the other visits a professional African-American neighborhood that dates back to the 1870s.
3.9 Miles
The American Armoured Foundation owns and curates the Tank Museum. A wide range of tanks and war artifacts are included in the collection, including 119 tanks and artillery pieces and over 340 international tank and cavalry general's uniforms.
0.6 Miles
Offering educational programs and exhibits, Danville Science Center is a popular field trip destination for schools. Hands-on learning projects and activities such as short films and a small-scale town for dramatic play are also provided.
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975 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
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The collections within the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History features pieces from both local history as well as local art from the past. Live art is also presented in the adjoining theater throughout their performance season.
0.9 Miles
Founded just after World War II, the Historic North Theatre offers 500 seats for a variety of performances. The site also has a restaurant and bar, art gallery, gift shop, and adjoining bed and breakfast.
0.6 Miles
As the former home of Nancy Langhorne, also known as Lady Astor, Langhorne House offers historical artifacts from the Colonial Southern era. The tour takes visitors through her house and explains the history of tobacco in Virginia.
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Riverside Lanes offers 40 bowling lanes and a full service bar and grill, HDTVs and four 15 ft projection screens. They host a number of group events as well as monthly competitive tournaments.
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A 12 screen theater with a wide selection of movies, Danville Stadium Cinemas also serves as a special events location. The theater also offers stadium seating, bargain matinees, a birthday party room, and 3D films.