
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
NATURAL WONDERS
No place on earth is as beautiful as Central Kentucky. And Danville-Boyle County offers so many ways to enjoy it all, from a lazy summer-afternoon picnic in the park to photographing rare bird species to a thrilling climb along the cliffs of the Kentucky Palisades.
Bike
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Weekly Group Rides
WEEKLY EVENTWeekly Group Rides
Our local bike shop, Danville Bike and Footwear, hosts weekly group rides that leave from the shop every Wednesday evening at about 6 p.m., weather permitting. If you happen to be in town mid-week, you’re always welcome to jump in with some locals, who know all the best back roads.
417 West Main Street, Danville, KY 40422
+1 (859) 238-7669
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Skate Park
SKATE PARKSkate Park
Come check out the half pipe, quarter pipe, or three rails for grinding.
100 Cunningham Dr., Danville, KY, 40422
+1 (859) 238-1233
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Cycling Trails
MAP MY RIDECycling Trails
Danville is home to a vibrant and growing bicycling community, making it the perfect place to pedal to your heart’s content. If you’re going to be cycling in or around our area, you’ll want to check out the routes on Map My Ride. This website will help you create and discover new cycle routes in Danville.
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Woven Wire Mountain Bike Park
Mountain Bike TrailMountain Bike Trail
A biking trail for intermediate riders located near The Still at Amrabev at the end of Techwood Drive
Techwood Dr, Danville, KY, 40422
+1 (859) 236-7794
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Parks
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Constitution Square Historic Site
HISTORIC PARKConstitution Square Historic Site
Constitution Square Park’s white frame buildings, well-manicured grounds and stately central sculpture are a lovely and educational setting for outdoor fun and relaxation in the birthplace of the great Commonwealth of Kentucky.
105 E Walnut St, Danville, KY 40422
+1 (859) 236-7794
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Old Fort Harrod State Park
STATE PARKOld Fort Harrod State Park
A full-scale replica of the fort built by James Harrod in 1774 is the centerpiece of this historic site. Its cabins and blockhouses are furnished with handmade utensils, furniture, crude tools and implements used by the pioneers. The park complex also features the historic Mansion Museum, the George Rogers Clark Federal Monument, the Lincoln Marriage Temple, and the oldest cemetery west of the Alleghenies.
100 S. College Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
+1 (859) 734-3314
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Henry Jackson Park
RECREATIONAL PARKHenry Jackson Park
Quietly tucked away in a residential area, Henry Jackson Park serves as a great recreational spot for all ages, with walking and biking trails, a playground, pavilions, baseball, basketball and tennis facilities, and Danville’s only disc golf course.
826 Crosshill Road, Danville, KY 40422
+1 (859) 238-1233
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Lexington Ave Water Education Park
WATER EDUCATION PARKLexington Avenue Water Education Park
In addition to regular playground equipment, this new park features a rain garden, splash pads, and educational spaces that teach visitors about the water cycle and show how their actions can impact water quality.
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Millennium Park
RECREATIONAL PARKMillennium Park
The signature facility of this park is Millennium Lake. Fish off the bank, or enjoy watching the many ducks that call it home. Plenty of greenspace, playground equipment and sports facilities round out the offerings.
1000 Cunningham Way, Danville, KY 40422
+1 (859) 238-1233
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Golf
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Danville Country Club
COUNTRY CLUBDanville Country Club
This private facility first opened in 1924, and in 1998 it added a clubhouse with a five-star restaurant, card room, locker rooms and shower facilities. The 18-hole venue also has tennis courts and a swimming pool.
1486 Lexington Road, Danville, KY 40422
+1 (859) 236-7197
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Old Bridge
GOLF COURSEOld Bridge
Old Bridge Golf Club, a semi-private venue near the beautiful banks of Herrington Lake, was constructed in 1989 and has 18 holes that span 6,790 yards.
1 Old Bridge Road, Danville, KY 40422
+1 (859) 236-1237
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Hiking
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Perryville Battlefield
HISTORIC PARKPerryville Battlefield
Perryville Battlefield is not only a significant historic landmark but also a scenic and relaxing hiking spot. Pick up a map at the museum to navigate over 20 miles of self-guided trails, each with interpretive signs explaining the history, geography, and wildlife of the region. As you walk through the same beautiful Bluegrass woodlands that the soldiers of Perryville saw a century and a half ago, you’ll be walking back into the past while experiencing the timeless beauty of nature.
1825 Battlefield Road, Perryville, KY 40468
+1 (859) 332-8631
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Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge
WILDLIFE REFUGECentral Kentucky Wildlife Refuge
The Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge is situated a short drive from Danville and includes a 500-acre preserve that’s home to a wide variety of birds, plants and other wildlife, showcasing the varied natural beauty of the region. Five main trails traverse the refuge. Perhaps you’ll try the easy, half-mile Bluebird Trail, which circles Island Pond and wends through a meadow planted with warm-season native grasses. Or challenge yourself to the Ridge Trail, which leads you up and down three crests of Huckleberry Ridge.
HWY 37 600 Carpenter Creek Road, Parksville, KY 40464
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Shaker Village
HISTORIC LANDMARKShaker Village
Visit nearby Shaker Village, where you can enjoy over 3,000 acres of pristine field and forest that still looks much like what the community’s founders saw in the early 1800s. Follow the Towering Sycamore Trail to see the stately, white-barked American Sycamores there. Try the Anderson Loop, which traces along stone fences and working farm fields. Or take the Palisades Loop for lovely views of waterfalls and limestone cliffs.
3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
+1 (800) 734-5611
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Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve
NATURE PRESERVETom Dorman State Nature Preserve
Protecting 908 acres, including the spectacular 220-foot palisades along the Kentucky River, the Tom Dorman Nature Preserve offers a chance to see the unique assortment of bird species that call this geologically and biologically diverse country their home.
37°45’54.3″N 84°37’37.9″W, Lancaster, KY 40444
+1 (502) 573-2886
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Birdwatching
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Perryville Battlefield
HISTORIC PARKPerryville Battlefield
1862’s Battle of Perryville was the most important Civil War engagement fought in Kentucky; some historians believe it was as decisive as any fought during the Civil War. Take a self-guided Perryville Battlefield Walking Tour, or visit in October for the world-famous annual reenactment.
1825 Battlefield Road, Perryville, KY 40468
+1 (859) 332-8631
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Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge
WILDLIFE REFUGECentral Kentucky Wildlife Refuge
The refuge’s Fred Loetscher Bird Blind offers close-up views of feeding birds for study and photography. Common resident species include northern cardinal, blue jay, Carolina chickadee, American goldfinch, downy woodpecker and white-breasted nuthatch.
HWY 37 600 Carpenter Creek Road, Parksville, KY 40464
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Shaker Village
HISTORIC LANDMARKShaker Village
Shaker Village’s 3,000 acres offer a variety of birding opportunities. From open grasslands, to savanna zones and forests, to placid ponds and wet or dry stream beds, these diverse habitats attract an assortment of bird species throughout the year.
3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
+1 (800) 734-5611
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Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve
NATURE PRESERVETom Dorman State Nature Preserve
Protecting 908 acres, including the spectacular 220-foot palisades along the Kentucky River, the Tom Dorman Nature Preserve offers a chance to see the unique assortment of bird species that call this geologically and biologically diverse country their home.
37°45’54.3″N 84°37’37.9″W, Lancaster, KY 40444
+1 (502) 573-2886
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Lakes & Camping
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Herrington Lake
LAKEHerrington Lake
This man-made 3,600-acre lake, created in 1925, is the deepest in Kentucky. It is abundantly stocked for fishing enthusiasts, with bluegill, catfish, crappie, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, and white bass, and it’s the perfect playground for many outdoor and recreational sports.
+1 (859) 734-2364
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Cedar Creek Lake
LAKECedar Creek Lake
Cedar Creek Lake – a Kentucky destination for trophy bass.
This 784-acre reservoir is the second-largest state-controlled lake in Kentucky. Located between Stanford and Crab Orchard along US Hwy 150, Cedar Creek has a 300-foot buffer zone around the lake to allow anglers fishing access to the entire shoreline. There are 3 boat ramps and a fishing pier, along with many fish attractors and underwater habitat features. Sport fish populations at the lake consist primarily of largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, and channel catfish.
+1 (606) 365-2533
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Pioneer Playhouse Campground
CAMPGROUNDPioneer Playhouse Campground
There’s no better place for a family stay than the campground at Pioneer Playhouse. Visit the Turn of the Century Pioneer Village, enjoy dinner and a show, treat the family to ice cream at the Palace of Sweets, then tuck into your tent at this campground, which features two bathhouses and also water and electric access at each of its 35 sites.
840 Standford Avenue, Danville, KY 40422
+1 (859) 236-2747