Danville (Illinois)

Danville is a small city of about 34,000 in Central Illinois about 5 miles west of the Illinois -Indiana border and about 140 miles south of Chicago. The surrounding area is mostly flat, but boasts six county and state parks and preserves.

How to travel to Danville (Illinois)

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By Car

Danville and the surrounding area are served by Interstate 74 which runs east-west along the south side of the city. I-74 connects Danville to Champaign-Urbana in the west and Indianapolis in the east. Illinois Route 1 serves Danville and the surrounding area, running north-south through the city. It connects Danville to several smaller Vermilion County towns as well as Chicago to the north.

By Bus

The lle.org/danville-mass-transit Danvile Mass Transit system has daytime buses from/to Champaign, Georgetown, Westfield, etc. Bus route #10 runs to/from Champaign, every 2hrs during the day Monday to Saturday.

Get Around

Danville is best seen by car, though it is feasible to explore downtown Danville on foot. The county and state parks have trails for hiking in good weather, but the parks can generally be enjoyed by vehicle as well.

What to See

• Vermilion County War Museum - former Danville Public Library | 307 N. Vermilion St. just southwest of the Danville Public Library ☎ +1 217 431-0034 Opening Hours: T-F Noon-3pm, Saturday 10am-4pm $2/adult $1/child The building itself is a NRHP site
• Fithian House 116 N. Gilbert Street 40.1275, -87.6361 - Fithian House - A6837013 President Lincoln gave an impromptu speech from a balcony of the Fithian House. There are historic and memorial signs around the house.
• Danville National Cemetery 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IL 61832 ☎ +1 217 554-4550 Opening Hours: Open daily during daylight hours. Free In 1897, Congress authorized the establishment of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Danville. The next year, a small plot of land was set aside as a burial site; it was subsequently designated a national cemetery in 1898. In 1901 and the present cemetery was plotted and the remains of those buried in the old cemetery were reinterred at the new site.Danville National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The Soldiers Monument at Danville National Cemetery was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1917.
• Historic Fischer Theatre Arts and Entertainment Museum 160 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832 +1 800 383-4386 Opening Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Free - donations appreciated Historic 19th century theater with live entertainment and museum of many famous Danville residents including Dick Van Dyke, Gene Hackman, Donald O'Connor, Bobby Short, and Helen Morgan. The theater also contains a gift shop of unique and often local items.
• Walldog Mural Collection . In 2010 Walldogs artists from around the world came to Danville where they, with the help of dozens of Danville area artists, painted murals on our downtown walls depicting important events in our area’s history.
• Lake Vermilion . 1,000 acre lake open year round. Open to power boating (unlimited HP), jet skiing, and water skiing. Excellent wildlife viewing (including bald eagles) and fishing.

• Kennekuk Cove County Park
• Kickapoo State Park |

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• Danville Dashers Hockey 100 W. Main Street ☎ +1 217 213-8939. Members of the Federal Hockey League and 2017 FHL Commissioner's Cup Champions
• Danville Dans Baseball 610 Highland Blvd ☎ +1 217 918-3401. The Danville Dans are affiliated with the Prospect League, a charter member of the National Association of Summer Collegiate Baseball (NASCB)
• Harrison Park Golf Course 1300 W. Voorhees Street ☎ +1 217 431-2266. An 18-hole course open to the public seven days a week. The North Fork of the Vermilion River winds through the course the picturesque hills create a backdrop unlike any other in Central Illinois. Our grounds total 235 acres of land, offering several amenities (bird watching, fishing and hiking).
• Danville Art League 320 N. Franklin Street ☎ +1 217 442-9264. Local art group stimulating creativity and art appreciation through classes and/or informal sessions at the studio or in the field. Provide artists with places to exhibit their work and to act as a resource center for members and the public.
• Danville Symphony Orchestra 715 W. Fairchild Street, Danville, IL 61832 ☎ +1 217 443-5300 . Founded in 1967 and comprised of over 60 talented musicians this has a rotating schedule of performances throughout the year.
• Danville Light Opera Location changes per performance ☎ +1 217 431-1660 . DLO Musical Theatre began as Danville Light Opera in 1956, making it the oldest musical theatre group in the area. Each year, DLO presents three regular season musicals, two mainstage productions and a dinner theatre production.

Shopping

Danville offers a number of shopping opportunities including locally owned boutiques in the downtown neighborhood to well-known chain stores.

• {{Buy Stage Presents The Fischer Theatre Gift Shop 158 N. Vermilion Street GPS ,☎ +1 800 383-4386 - Hours: Thurs – Saturday 10AM – 3PM. Attached the the historic Fischer Theater stocks items from Danville's famous (and not famous) residents. Shopping opportunities include vintage bottles soda, jewelry, regional honey, decor, books, and many other unique gifts!
• {{Buy Sweet Repeats 101 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832 GPS ,☎ +1 217 516-8237. Boutique feel with painted furniture, home decor, and antiques. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® stockist offering classes and custom work in our paint studio.
• {{Buy Rabbittown Antiques & Artisans 419 E. Main Street, Danville, IL 61832 GPS ,☎ +1 217 597-0556. Hand picked and unique items for your home from today and yesterday.
• {{Buy Glory Daze Antiques & Uniques - 142 N. Vermilion Street GPS. Collectible items and antiques from friendly knowledgeable staff
• {{Buy Vintage Villains 126 North Vermilion Street GPS ,☎ +1 217 213-5664. A wide variety of items withing the realms of comics, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, super heroes & video games.
• Chart Records | 131 North Vermilion Street ☎ +1 217 446-8199 - An old school record store with any and all kinds of music
• {{Buy* Fancy That Bridal and Special Occasions 138 Vermilion Street GPS ,☎ +1 217-442-6814. Special occasion dress or tuxedo with many price ranges, sizes, and styles. Fancy that offers free steaming, free storage, and free lay-a-way.
• {{Buy Rothery Jewelers - 147 North Vermilion Street GPS ☎ Fax: +1 217 442-3562|hours=. A downtown Danville establishment since 1971 selling quality jewelry.

Halal Restaurants

Historic Downtown District

• Cafe 13, 13 N. Vermilion Street. Coffee, from scratch pastries, crepes, sandwiches, and salads.Open for breakfast and lunch.
• [https://ewbjF61xs77c3eVABeItGBmdAs4sbMth8 The Heron Restaurant, 34 N. Vermilion St. Upscale restaurant with rotating menu. Limted hours so best to call ahead or check the website.
• Rich's Deluxe, 21 W. North Street. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a large menu of fresh items, homemade soups, and more.
• The Dog House, 143 N. Vermilion Street. Locally owned hot-dog and nacho restaurant.
• Green Island Chinese, 11 N. Vermilion Street. Offering dine in, take out, and delivery.
• Lovin' Cup Food Truck, Gourmet grilled Cheese, crab cakes, and soup found downtown.

Other Districts

• Charlotte’s Coffee & Tea, 402 N. Gilbert Street, (217) 442-2839. Coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch and baked goods.
• Jocko's, 305 W. Williams Street, railroad inspired restaurant serving award winning Pizzas since 1972. Also features a salad and range of other dinners, including Pastas and sandwiches.
• Stoneys-Restaurant-Pizza-and-More-649311241872320/about/?ref=page_internal Stony's Restaurant, 720 E. Voorhees Street, Homemade daily specials, Huge 20" Pizzas, oven subs, and grilled items.
• Tacos y Nieves Calvillo, popular Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

Specialty Dining

• Mad Goat Coffee, 2601 N. Vermilion Street. Coffee, pastries, smoothies, tea, evening hours, a friendly staff, and a comfortable environment.
• JarlingsDanville/ Custard Cup, 2507 North Vermilion St, A Danville Tradition since 1949! Frozen treats made daily. Open seasonally.
• / Royal Donut, 911 N. Vermilion Street. A landmark destination since 1973, Royal Donut has been serving award winning coffee paired with an awesome variety of donuts, pastries, and muffins

• house/ Fatman's Warehouse, 138 1/2 North Vermilion Street (in alley behind). Popular downtown alley bar with karaoke and live music.
• Sarges-Tap-327203980830/ Sarge's Tap, 409 E. Main Street. Cafe with lunch, pool, and comedy night schedule.
• 610tap/about/?ref=page_internal The 610 Tap, 610 N. Vermilion Street. Craft cocktails, and music.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Comfort Inn Danville Hotel | 383 Lynch Dr ☎ +1 217 443-8004 - Located conveniently off Interstate 74 with high quality, safe and newly renovated guest rooms.
• Sleep Inn Inn & Suites | 361 Lynch Dr ☎ +1 217 442-6600 - Located at the junction of I-74 and Lynch Road (Exit 220), roughly 1 mile west of the Indiana State Line.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Danville (Illinois)

• Danville is the county seat of Vermilion County.
• Fithian (Illinois) | Fithian - A village west of town.
• Forest Glen Preserve - great RV, tent, and back-country camping by the Vermilion River; has one 11-mile backpacking trail along the river's ridge through woods and wetlands
• Champaign-Urbana, and the University of Illinois there, is a bus ride away.

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