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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Danville, Pennsylvania
Danville
Half a day is enough for Danville: walk the historic district, see the Montgomery House, and eat. No need to stay overnight unless you are using it as a base for the region.
Danville is a small town in Montour County, once an iron-mill centre. Its appeal is a compact historic district with 19th-century buildings, the General William Montgomery House, and a relaxed pace. Most visitors pass through on the way to Bloomsburg or Lewisburg.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Danville
- Best months
- May–October
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, some businesses close early)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–90 excl. bed · Mid $100–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch (sandwich or burger) | $8–14 |
| Dinner (main course at a sit-down restaurant) | $15–25 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IPT · Williamsport Regional Airport
- About 50 min drive; limited flights
- MDT · Harrisburg International Airport
- About 1 h 15 min drive; more connections
Typical fares
- Fullington Trailways (Danville to Bloomsburg, one way)
- about $5–10 (check)
- Taxi within Danville
- about $10–15
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Danville is walkable in the centre. A car is needed for nearby towns. Fullington Trailways provides intercity bus service (check).
See and do
Known for
- Danville Historic District
- General William Montgomery House
- Iron Heritage Festival (July)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | Drive west on I-80, about 20 min | 25 min |
| Bloomsburg | Drive east on I-80, about 15 min | 20 min |
| Centralia | Drive south on PA-42, about 30 min | 35 min |
| Selinsgrove | Drive west on US-11, about 25 min | 30 min |
Sleep
- Danville centre
- A few motels and the Hampton Inn; walkable to the historic district.
- Bloomsburg (15 min drive)
- More chain hotels and dining options.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much? | How much?how much |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom?where is the bathroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Many shops and restaurants close early, especially on Sundays.
- The Iron Heritage Festival in July draws crowds; book accommodation ahead.
- Cell service is generally good, but some rural roads nearby have dead zones.
Danville is a safe small town. The main risk is winter driving on I-80 and local roads. Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Danville, Pennsylvania yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Danville Historic District
- General William Montgomery House
- Iron Heritage Festival (July)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Montour County Historical Society: montourcountyhistoricalsociety.org
- Wikivoyage: Danville (Pennsylvania), revision 5238775 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5238775
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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