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Secluded from the outside world within the serene walls of his Tao House, O'Neill crafted his final and most memorable masterpieces: The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and A Moon for the Misbegotten.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/euon/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=37.8277&b_tl_lng=-122.0286&b_br_lat=37.8252&b_br_lng=-122.0249","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Eugene%20O'Neill%20National%20Historic%20Site","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/euon/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2B947680-0561-D2E2-4EFC886609D1759E.jpg","title":"Eugene O'Neill Home in Danville, California","alt":"Eugene O'Neill Home in Danville, California","caption":"Eugene O'Neill Home in Danville, California","credit":"NPS Photo/Luther Bailey","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2BA43872-B6A5-FEBE-D72234A2117453E3.jpg","title":"Eugene O'Neill","alt":"Eugene O'Neill, and older man, poses outside against a hilly background.","caption":"Historic image of Eugene O'Neill at the Tao House property.","credit":"NPS Collection.","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/0E21FE27-E3CC-D976-F73BD5FE2874D731.png","title":"Tao House","alt":"Post card print of Tao House, surrounding land and hills, view towards east.","caption":"Post card print of Tao House, surrounding land and hills, view towards east.","credit":"NPS Collection","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/B8256829-9A3B-F3C7-72E54E30836D7D6A.jpg","title":"Eugene O'Neill at home at Tao House","alt":"Eugene O'Neill at home at Tao House.","caption":"Eugene O'Neill at home at Tao House.","credit":"NPS Collection.","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Theater","Guided Tours","Junior Ranger Program","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Scenic Views"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site","description":"Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site must be accessed through a private, gated road owned by a community of neighboring residents. In order to experience Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, visitors need to make reservations and will be driven by a park shuttle from the Town of Danville, California. You'll receive a tour of Eugene O'Neill's \"Tao House\" and have time to explore the grounds before returning to Danville on the shuttle.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","sunday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"Reservations are required to visit the site. We offer a free shuttle that will pick up visitors in downtown Danville, CA. The shuttle meets at 205 Railroad Avenue outside the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Parking is available next to the museum. Reservations can be made by calling (925) 228-8860 x6422 or send your reservation request by e-mail.","weatherInfo":"The Mediterranean climate of Danville features hot, dry summers with lower temperatures near 60º F and upper temperatures near 100º F. The heat gives way to cool, rainy winters with lows near 45º F and highs near 75º F. Fall and spring can bring rain and temperatures from 55-80º F.","contacts":{"phone":"925-228-8860","email":"euon_general_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site","description":"The visitor center is part of the Eugene O'Neill NHS. Due to the location and nature of the park, the visitor center is accessible as part of a reservations only tour. 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