Danville-Boyle County is home to the liberal arts campus of Centre College. This gives Boyle the best of both worlds with growing urbanization and farm land on the side.
Entertainment is at its finest in Danville-Boyle County. In the heart of Boyle County is the Norton Center for the Arts, a world class performing arts center. The Norton Center has hosted two Vice Presidential debates, the international celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra, and even beloved country singers like Trace Adkins. It is one of the finest cultural centers in the state and is located in Danville, Kentucky. Boyle County is also home to many unique museums, including the McDowell House Museum and The Great American Dollhouse Museum.
Art is valued in Boyle county. One of the world's finest glassblowers taught here. You can see displays of his works at Centre College, Library, Regional Medical Center, etc. Stephen Powell was one of the only American glass blowers to ever be taught the Italian techniques from the Isle of Murano in Venice, Italy. He was one of 5 non-Italians to be invited to the international glass blowing summit in Venice. His teacher, Lino Tagliapietra, is considered the finest glass blower in the world and regularly visits Danville to create pieces open to public viewing. If art is your thing, the Community Arts Center in Danville, Kentucky is perfect for you and your family. It contains various visual arts exhibits and classes for all ages. Boyle County is a great mix of a hometown atmosphere and an exciting downtown vibe.
A new and upcoming Wilderness Trail Distillery has chosen to make its home here. With both founders born and bred here in Boyle County - keeping it local means a lot to them. From field to bottle within 5 miles is a common mantra with these rockstar Master Distillers - come for a visit and jump on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Many notable festivals happen here year round, including the KY State BBQ Festival, and the unique Great American Brass Band Festival. There is always something to do in Boyle County. Education is a big deal in Boyle County from the small private k-12 schools to two public school systems, from the Bluegrass Community and Technical College campus to the world renowned Centre College there is always a place to learn in Boyle County.
