A beautiful 1840 Greek Revival Bed and Breakfast listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Golden Lion Bed & Breakfast
Danville, Kentucky

Keeping up with the Joneses: A B&B and genealogical resource center!

Danville, Kentucky Bed and Breakfast:  In addition to serving as a general B&B, the Golden Lion provides genealogical resources to those interested in researching the Jones surname and other difficult surnames. Enjoy an historical journey as you walk through the Jones Surname Museum or view our Military Museum Collection.
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Specials!

Extended Stay Discount!
If you need to stay in Danville for three or more nights, why not consider staying with us for $60 per night?! You'll have your own kitchen, stocked with microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and coffee, juice, and muffins! Experience the elegance of a Bed and Breakfast, while enjoying the convenience of wireless internet, and cable t.v. with a DVD player. You'll have your own private bath and sitting area. Call us at 866-453-5466 for more information!

Enjoy A+ Performances at Centre and Save!
The Norton Center for the Arts at Centre College has a superb line up of performers and performances scheduled for the 2009/2010 school year! Why not check out their website at:
www.nortoncenter.com/schedule and see the ones you would not want to miss!
Then, you can call The Norton Center for the Arts Box Office at: 859-236-4692 from
10 A.M. to 4 P.M., Mon. through Fri., and buy your tickets via the phone.
Below are a sampling of some of the performances in Newlin Hall that sound so good! Whether you come alone, with a friend, or in a group, we will enjoy helping to make your "Musical Get-Away" memorable! We can accomodate 8 folks per night at our Bed and Breakfast! If you want to make a reservation, please feel free to call us on our toll free number! We offer a hearty breakast on china with candlelight and live roses! Two of our rooms have a flickering fireplace, and all rooms have cable t.v. and access to wireless internet!

Which of these interest You?!

1) Philobolus - Tues. March 9, 2010 at
8:00 P.M.

2) The Temptations and The Four Tops -
Fri. April 16, 2010, at 8:00 P.M.

3) Riverdance - Farewell Performance -
Tues. April 20, Wed. April 21, and Thurs.
April 22, 2009.

Mid-Week Special!
Are you retired, and is life just a little too predictable? Why not add some "spice" to your life by visiting our Bed and Breakfast?! Even if this is a "spur of the moment decision", that is even better! Call a friend, or grab your "honey" and make the relaxing drive to our bed and breakfast! You might enjoy visiting several nearby antique shops, or eating at unique restaurants such as Shaker Village or Beaumont Inn, or simply taking in a movie. An added treat might be to be pamper yourself by going to a local spa for a massage, or simply looking forward to the yummy candlelit breakfast that you will wake up to, when you are here! If this sounds like just the "pick-me-up" you need, we can take your reservation at: 866-453-5466. Sincerely, Nancy and Jerry Jones, Innkeepers

Are you an Eddie Montgomery Fan?!
Just a 10-15 minute drive from our bed and breakfast is the Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse! Check out their web site at: www.eddiemontgomerysteakhouse.com to plan your visit around one of their "events" or "special guest singers" or share your own talents on stage! Plus, their steaks will satisfy your hearty appetite, as well!
Why not spoil yourself by adding a romantic overnight stay at our bed and breakfast?! For reservations at The Golden Lion B & B, pick a night that will work for you and call us at
866-453-5466.

Wine Lovers' Special!
Just mention this Ad when you call to make a reservation (call 866-453-5466). Why not use our Bed and Breakfast as your base or jumping off place, as you plan your "Winery Get-away" to Kentucky Wineries in our area?!
We are an easy drive to Wineries located in Danville, Lexington, Versailles, Nicholasville, Springfield, Lawrenceburg, Versailes, and Louisville! Take several lesurely days for your travels, and enjoy every minute of your adventure! www.wineryadventures.com/

Some nearby Wineries are:

Chateau Du Vieux Corbeau Winery
471 Stanford Rd.
Danville, KY 40422
859-236-1808
~1.4 miles

Chrisman Mill Vineyard and Winery
2385 Chrisman Mill Rd.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
859-881-5007
~20 miles

Lovers Leap Vineyard and Winery
104 Lovers Leap Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
502-839-1299
~22 miles

Wildside Vineyeard and Winery
5500 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY
859-879-3982
~40 miles

Acres of Land Winery
2285 Barnes Mill Rd.
Richmond, KY 40475
859-328-3000
~40 miles

Rolling Hills Winery
2385 Kelly Shop Rd.
Springfield,KY 40069
859-262-6155
~25 miles

Talon Winery
7086 Tates Creek Rd.
Lexington, KY 40515
859-971-3214
~44 miles

Jean Farris Winery
6825 Old Richmond Rd.
Lexington, KY 40515
859-263-9463
~49 miles

***River Bend Winery
120 S. 10th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-540-5650
~88 miles
*** This winery gets great reviews,
and would be worth the drive!







Come for a Jones Genealogy Get-Away!
Why not treat yourself to a pleasurable night in our Bed and Breakfast while you research your Jones family lines?! Just mention this ad and save $10/night.
Enjoy discovering the history of your Welsh roots in the Jones Surname Museum! Then, leisurely browse through the Joseph Wheeler Jones Memorial Library where you can avail yourself to the valuable reference information found in Revolutionary War Pension Records that have been abstracted for the Jones surname. Or search early Virginia land records dating from 1635 to 1700. Then spend time reading through various pioneer Kentucky census, tax, and land records, and take advantage of having access to a complete set of "The Jones Journeys" which are a 17-year collection of Jones family lines sent in to this publication by fellow Jones' families from all over the U. S.
Bring your family records and questions to show longtime genealogist, Dr. Jerry Jones. And pick his brain for tips on how to breakthrough your brick wall so that you can connect to your next generation of Jones relatives! Plan your visit soon!

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event 2010 (2/1/2010 thru 4/26/2010)
The Golden Lion Bed and Breakfast in Danville, KY. is an easy ~one hour to a one hour fifteen minute drive from The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Make our Bed and Breakfast your "jumping off" place each day, as you enjoy your visit to Kentucky for the only Three-Day Event in America to host a Four Star(****)CCI competition which is held under the rules of the International Equestrian Federation.
The dates of this Event are April 22-25, 2010, with events taking place that Thursday - Sunday.
You can order tickets online from the Rolex Kentucky Website, www.rk3de.org. All mail, fax or telephone orders must be postmarked, fax dated or received via telephone by March 26, 2010. Orders may be placed online through April 1, 2010.
Only the current day's General Admission Tickets will be sold at the admission gates. All grandstand seats are reserved and are an addtional charge. There is NO OPEN (FREE) SEATING. All subscriptions and tickets include admission to the Trade Fair and General Admission to the Kentucky Horse Park. Subscriptions and Tickets are not refundable.
If you would like to make a reservation at our bed and breakfast for this exciting Three-Day Event, please call us at: 866-453-5466. Sincerely, Nancy or Jerry Jones, Innkeepers.

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 | Introduction | Guest Rooms/Rates | Genealogical Resources | The Brick Wall Protocol | Dining Room | Military Museum Collection | Area Website Links | Our Favorite Recipes | Reservation Request Form | Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop |

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The Golden Lion Bed & Breakfast
243 N. Third Street
Danville, Kentucky   40422
(859) 583-1895
Toll Free: (866) 453-5466

email:
Jerry and Nancy Jones, Innkeepers

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