- The list below includes 10 free or cheap things to do in or near Danville, Virginia, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
- From Danville Historical Society's Guided Walking Tour to Langhorne House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Danville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Danville and Burlington.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Open by appointment only to the public, Danvillian Gallery features the work of contemporary New York artists. The gallery features paintings and hosts events for new artwork added to the collection.
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The Hess Field and Robbins Trail Park are part of the Hess Recreation Area which offers 102 acres with athletic fields, concrete skatepark, bike skills area, covered bridges, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. There are also 3.9 miles of trails.
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Home to a variety of wild animals, Conservators' Center provides guests with both a fun and educational experience. Guided tours allow for close up looks at lions, tigers, wolves, bobcats and many other species.