Danville Travel Guide

Welcome to Danville, Illinois

This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Danville, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Danville, Illinois, U.S.A.

The city of Danville is the county seat of Vermilion County. Abraham Lincoln often frequented the city, staying at the home of his personal friend William Fithian. The 1850s-era home, which presently houses the Vermillion County Museum, was where Lincoln gave his 1858 campaign speech to the U.S. Senate. Danville’s baseball team, the Danville Dans, are members of the Central Illinois Collegiate League and play all their home games at the Danville Stadium during the June-August season. The Turtle Run Golf Club attracts visitors not only to its public 18-hole course but also to the Les Nessman Memorial Turkey Drop, an annual Thanksgiving Day event. Numerous acres have been designated for state parks in and around Danville, offering visitors many opportunities for a picnic or other types of recreation. These state parks include Meade Park, Garfield Park, Douglas Park and Winter Park.