Quick Summary:

  • Located about 30 miles from San Francisco, Danville is home to the Blackhawk Automotive Museum, the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, and the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, which is dedicated to a Nobel Prize-winning playwright.
  • Best things to do in Danville for families include Sycamore Valley Park, the Danville Farmers' Market, and Hap Magee Ranch Park.


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1. Museum of the San Ramon Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Museum of the San Ramon Valley | Things to Do in Danville, California
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2. Blackhawk Automotive Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Blackhawk Automotive Museum | Things to Do in Danville, California
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3. Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

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Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site | Things to Do in Danville, California
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4. The Peasant & The Pear

The Peasant & The Pear | Things to Do in Danville, California
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5. Sycamore Valley Park

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Sycamore Valley Park | Things to Do in Danville, California
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6. Revel Kitchen and Bar

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Revel Kitchen and Bar | Things to Do in Danville, California
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7. Osage Station Park

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Osage Station Park | Things to Do in Danville, California
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8. The Village Theatre and Art Gallery

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The Village Theatre and Art Gallery | Things to Do in Danville, California
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9. Esin Restaurant & Bar

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Esin Restaurant & Bar | Things to Do in Danville, California
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10. Iron Horse Regional Trail

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Iron Horse Regional Trail | Things to Do in Danville, California
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11. The Danville Farmers' Market

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The Danville Farmers' Market | Things to Do in Danville, California
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12. Hap Magee Ranch Park

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Hap Magee Ranch Park | Things to Do in Danville, California
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13. Bridges Restaurant and Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Bridges Restaurant and Bar | Things to Do in Danville, California
© Bridges Restaurant and Bar

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