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Danville is nestled in the heart of Vermilion River country, home to world class museums, shops full of rare and unique finds, and watchable wildlife to enjoy. From our nationally recognized Danville Dans baseball team, to the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament, to ice skating, canoeing, horseback riding, and hiking - It is easy to see why over 30,000 residents call Danville home.
Danville provides access to more than a dozen local parks while the County boasts more than 15,000 acres of parklands to explore, including the Nationally designated Middle Fork Scenic River. Enjoy over five miles of bikeable shared-use-paths that weave throughout the City and its greenspaces. These recreational spaces provide beautiful backdrops to many of our regionally recognized events including: Arts in the Park, The Festival of Trees, Balloons Over Vermilion, Summer Sounds, Symphony Concerts, the Light Opera, and plays.
Residents & Visitors alike can enjoy a stroll through our tree-lined streets including in the Downtown district. Relish in the historic Fischer Theater while enjoying cafes, bakeries, local art, and even food trucks. Over 18 fabulous murals grace the brick walls of the historic Downtown which were painted in 4 days by 160 Walldog artists from all over the world. The Downtown is a walkable center to our community with access to housing, shopping, the Danville Mass Transit bus system, entertainment, and the Danville Riverfront all within a few minutes walk.
Home to Danville Area Community College (DACC), Danville provides quality education and life-long learning opportunities to the region. Danville is also home to the VA Illiana Health Care System providing quality health care to veterans while the OSF healthcare system provides local comprehensive health care to the community. Part of the AARP age friendly community network, Danville is committed to providing a high quality of life for everyone who calls the community their home.
Danville provides access to more than a dozen local parks while the County boasts more than 15,000 acres of parklands to explore, including the Nationally designated Middle Fork Scenic River. Enjoy over five miles of bikeable shared-use-paths that weave throughout the City and its greenspaces. These recreational spaces provide beautiful backdrops to many of our regionally recognized events including: Arts in the Park, The Festival of Trees, Balloons Over Vermilion, Summer Sounds, Symphony Concerts, the Light Opera, and plays.
Residents & Visitors alike can enjoy a stroll through our tree-lined streets including in the Downtown district. Relish in the historic Fischer Theater while enjoying cafes, bakeries, local art, and even food trucks. Over 18 fabulous murals grace the brick walls of the historic Downtown which were painted in 4 days by 160 Walldog artists from all over the world. The Downtown is a walkable center to our community with access to housing, shopping, the Danville Mass Transit bus system, entertainment, and the Danville Riverfront all within a few minutes walk.
Home to Danville Area Community College (DACC), Danville provides quality education and life-long learning opportunities to the region. Danville is also home to the VA Illiana Health Care System providing quality health care to veterans while the OSF healthcare system provides local comprehensive health care to the community. Part of the AARP age friendly community network, Danville is committed to providing a high quality of life for everyone who calls the community their home.
