Location: Danville
Top Things to do in Danville
What to do and see in Danville, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Danville in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Nature & Parks. Discover best things to do in Danville with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Kennekuk County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Bluegill - S. California
I have fished and hiked this park for many years. I got to go to the new education building while taking the Master Naturalist class through the U of I. A great facility. We were studying aquatic life in the river there. Found many species of mayflies, some caddis and others..indicators of a fairly heathy river. Keep up the good work!
2. Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
A ravaged strip-mine site was converted into a densely forested state park.
Reviewed By a_traveler_too - usa
Somehow we didn't notice that interstate 74 goes through the park less than a mile from the campgrounds. We noticed the noise when selecting a site in tent campground (noise could be heard in all 3 campgrounds) but thought it wasn't too bad. We hoped that the crickets and cicadas calling at night would drown it out. Wrong! the still cool air after sundown seem to amplify the sound.Earplugs cut the insect noise with seemingly little effect on semi truck roar. The same was true of pillow and sleeping bag over ears. We decided to move on and forfeit the fees for 3 nights that we had already paid.
We did enjoy a 4 hour canoe trip on the Middle Fork. Water was high after recent rain making easy canoeing over rocks and sandbars. It was mid week so we saw only one other person between launch and get out point. Many interesting steep banks, small sandy areas we could stretch our legs at, huge sycamore trees, wooded banks the whole way, king fishers and herons. Much of the trip was north of the park and free of the freeway hum. Unfortunately this was the final week (9/18/16) for the canoe outfitters. So be sure to call next season (2017) to see if new one is available if canoeing is your goal.
3. Vermilion County War Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewFuller0104 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Went to visit as a family staying with friends in Danville what a great museum to all the forces of the US in all the wars from the Indian Wars to the present run by volunteers
4. Forest Glen Preserve
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Cello12345 - Urbana, Illinois
When you live nearby, you often dismiss the local attractions. That would be a mistake in this case. The park has the ubiquitous camping, etc, but it also has some great hiking trails in the woods, an observation tower, and frontage along the Vermilion River! What's not to like? Visit the park and experience the beauty of the forest and the river at all seasons of the year. This visit, we took the walk down to the river. It has been dry, so the river was very low, and we could go out on a sandbar to explore. Some folks obviously peel out over the steep river bank to get down to the sandbar, but if you walk a bit further along the bank, you'll come to some easier access points that are recommended not only to save getting you muddy or sore, but also to reduce bank erosion. The hike down to the river is wooded, and passes right by the observation tower. Go on up there and take a look around if you're so inclined!
5. Vermilion County Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
The former home of Dr. William Fithian, one of Abraham Lincoln's cronies.
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
Many cities, large and small, are proud and quick to brag about their native sons and daughters. But how many cities the size of Danville, Illinois, with 32,523 residents in 2013, can boast of so many well-known and accomplished celebrities--Gene Hackman, Dick Van Dyke, Donald O'Connor, Bobby Short and Jerry Van Dyke? They play prominent roles in the history of Danville and surrounding Vermilion County, which is magnificently displayed in the Vermilion County Museum. Located at 116 North Gilbert Street, the museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who in his lifetime served as prairie legislator, horseback doctor, Civil War surgeon and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lincoln spoke from a balcony of the house on September 21, 1858. The exterior of the Vermilion County Museum was designed to resemble the old Vermilion County Courthouse in 1833. The main building is located directly behind the Fithian House. The Lincoln Room contains the original floor that Lincoln walked upon and the canopied bed in which he slept. Other exhibits include a 1930s era street, the interior of a coal mine shaft, a recreation of the Lincoln/Lamon law office and an early 1900 school room. Few towns of this size have so much to be proud of.
6. Threads of Time Creative Sewing & Retreat Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Threads of Time is the largest combined sewing sewing store and retreat center in the entire Midwest. Our 6000 square foot quilt shop offers an extensive array of notions, fabrics, Janome and Elna sewing machines. Our retreat center, "Threads and Beds," offers 10,000 square feet of spacious sewing area equipped with custom-made tables, deluxe sewing chairs, ironing boards, irons, and design walls. Three separate kitchens and sewing areas provide everything a sewist needs. Our rooms are spacious and comfortable with charming, coordinated decorating schemes. Come visit us soon!
Reviewed By Jimmy H - Garland, Texas
Awesome place! Unreal ! Has one of the largest Quilt Shops in Illinois! You can actually stay there! Rent a room and they have Internet, T.V. Washer and Dryer! Just like your at Home! Always busy with lots of Quilters! Enjoy some relaxation and quilt there and have a blast and meet other quilters from around the country!
7. Heron County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen C - Danville, Illinois
This tranquil board walk throughout the local wetlands offer the visitor a wealth of nature's beauty.
From the floral and the assorted wildlife, each visit will delete you with surprises.
Come spend a few minutes or hour's observing.
Return many times throughout the year and witness the ever changing wetlands in all of their unique splendor.
8. Copper Ridge Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Gary_Mc12 - Oakwood,Illinois
This is a fully licensed, inspected moonshine still, a stone's throw from the Indiana State Line. The still is in plain view and operating when the distillery is open. This is real deal moonshine made from sour mash that is brewed on the site. We bought 4 bottles after we tasted the run that was in progress. It was a Saturday and demand was outpacing supply early. The owner has plans to age some of his product in oak barrels for sale as a Bourbon. Not sure what my kinfolk in Kentucky would say about that title, but I bet it will be some tasty whiskey.
9. Bootin Gluten Bakery and Market
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Bootin Gluten is a Dedicated Gluten Free facility specializing in Fresh Baked, made from scratch Breads, Cupcakes, Cookies, Pastries and More. There is also an extensive GF and Natural Foods Grocery with a broad selection of packaged products, Housewares and 1:18 Scale Die-cast Vehicles. Many products are also Free of Dairy, Grain, Soy, Rice, Corn, Potato and other allergens.
Reviewed By Howard J - Indianapolis, Indiana
I frequent Bootin Gluten, they have Delicious Cupcakes in a variety of great flavors and their Bread is the BEST. I've loved everything I've tried. Always moist, airy and full of great flavor. You can even get a Deep Fried Jelly Donut on occasion, YUMMY. Well worth a stop in or a drive from out of town
10. Lamon House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Anna G - Chicago
Very nice location. It is located at the historic Lincoln Park. Check hours on their website becasue they don't have regular hours and seasons.
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