Danville Fair: Held in early August, this one and a half day affair features home cooked food, a variety of rides and games, a horse and pony pulling event, crafts and vegetable and flower displays, a street dance Friday night and music from the bandstand. Saturday afternoon and evening.  There is always something for young and old at heart.  It is a time to renew acquaintances and often is the scene of high school class reunions.  For 2010, dates are August 6 and 7.

Autumn on the Green:  A one day craft fair featuring over 150 local and regional crafters coinciding with Vermont's famous fall foliage season.  Always the first Sunday in October, from 10 AM until 4 PM.  Food prepared by area organizations is available.  Come and enjoy the music from the bandstand, the beautiful fall foliage and the arts and crafts of our local artisans.  Thousands of visitors come from far and near with last year's fair visited by people from 43 states, the District of Columbia and 22 foreign countries.  For 2010, the date is October 3.

Great Vermont Corn Maze: A treat for all generations. Selected the 2nd BEST Maze in America! Come and join thousands of annual visitors and check out your skills at mastering this corn maze with a new design each year. In addition to the corn maze, there are a variety of other activities to enjoy, including laser tag, a petting zoo and a smaller edition of the corn maze for those not up to the full challenge of the big maze. See our business listing.

Joe's Pond and Joe's Pond Community Beach: Joe's Pond is located in the town of Danville.  It is right on Route 2 and its 396 acres of surface water offer a variety of activities for all ages and generations, including power boating, fishing, swimming and sailing.  The town-owned beach is available to the public and is maintained by the West Danville Community Club.  It is located on Route 15 at the intersection with Route 2.

Old North Church:  Constructed in 1832, the church today remains much as it did when first constructed.  Lighting is provided by kerosene lamps and heat from a wood stove.  The church reflects the post and beam construction and stone foundation of its time.  Services are still held there on the last Sunday of each month from May through September and an advent lamplight service and carol sing in December.  The church is also a popular place for weddings.  The church has been deeded to the Danville Historical Society and is faithfully maintained and preserved by the Friends of the Old North Church Committee.  Tours may be arranged by calling 802 748 4096.

Kingdom Cottage Gardens:  The Kingdom Cottage Gardens are nestled in the hills of North Danville on 4 acres of land surrounding an 1860 Greek Revival farmhouse and a quaint guest cottage.  The extensive gardens host over 450 varieties of zone hardy plants in beds tucked into wooded areas, open fields, bordering stone walls and in the shade of 200 year old maples.  A shady screenhouse offers a relaxing respite and an 8-foot high bench offers overviews of the gardens and distant mountain vistas.  Please call ahead for available public viewing times.  Located at 4099 McDowell Road in Danville.  Contact Susan Strifert at 802 748 4096 or at kingdomcottage@aol.com for additional information.

Caledonia County Farmer's Market:  Fresh fruits and vegetables, organic produce, plants, crafts, baked goods, soups and sandwiches every Wednesday, 9 AM to 1 PM from June 3 through mid October on the Green in Danville.  Support local agriculture and make new friends at the same time!  See our business listing.

Greenbank's Hollow Covered Bridge and Historical Area:  The covered bridge at South Danville or Greenbank's Hollow is a Queenstruss bridge with two spans and is about 75 feet long.  It spans Joe's Brook.  A mill fire in 1885 leveled the whole community as well as the bridge.  The bridge was rebuilt, but the community was never rebuilt.  The Danville Historical Society is currently recovering and restoring the site that has been dormant since the 1885 fire.  There is an historic site marker entitled A Forgotten Village and foundations are marked as to their use in 1885. Walking trails are under construction.

Miniature Golf:  A delight for young and old, couples or entire families!  Available at Sugar Ridge RV Village and Campground.  Seasonal.  See our business listing.

Tree Climbing:  Try a truly unique experience and spend time out in the fresh air as you learn the fundamentals of tree climbing in the forests of Vermont.  Visit Twin Pines Recreational Tree Climbing LLC, 299 Maple Lane in Danville at Tel: 802 684 9795.  Seasonal.  See our business listing.

Farm Tours:  Bring the kids for a unique, country experience!  Farm tours are available at Emergo Farm, 261 Webster Hill Rd in Danville at 802 684 2215.  See our business listing.

Laser Tag:  Available at the Great Vermont Corn Maze - See above

Petting Zoo:  Available at the Great Vermont Corn Maze - See above

Village View Flower Farm:  Offering a wide variety of locally grown cut flowers and floral arrangements for any occasion, the Village View Flower Farm is located at 466 Webster Hill Rd in Danville and can be reached at 802 684 3694.  See our business listing.

American Society of Dowsers: Danville is the national headquarters of the American Society of Dowsers and the location of its bookstore.  Founded in 1961, the Society's purpose is to disseminate knowledge of dowsing (water witching, discovery of lost articles or persons and related para-psychological phenomena), development of its skills and recognition for its achievements.  The Society holds an annual convention in Vermont as well as regional conventions and issues a quarterly journal, The American Dowser.  See our business listing under 'Bookstoresï'.

Danville Historical Society: The Danville Village House at 121 Hill Street serves as the headquarters of the Danville Historical Society.  The building is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 PM - 8 PM.  You may call 802 684 2276 for appointments at other times.  The house is a restored 1838 cape and will contain the historical society's collection.  The Society's major function is to discover and collect any material that may help to establish or illustrate the history of the town of Danville.

Geocaching:  Try your hand at the latest activity for individuals, couples, families and friends.   Get out and see the beauty of the Danville area and have some fun at the same time.  There are over 225 cache sites listed within 25 miles of Danville.  Check out http://www.geocaching.com/seek/ and use 05828 as the Danville zip code.

Craft/Gift/Antique Shops: A wide range of craft, gift and antique shops abound in Danville and the surrounding area.  Each offers a wide variety of locally made and other unique gifts.  Spend a day or a half-day visiting these shops.  The owners are a source of great knowledge about the Danville area.  See our business listings.

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