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4 WELCOME | visitdanvillearea.com 2019-2020 VISITORS’ GUIDE CONTENTS ARTS 6-11 Arts & Culture 8-9 Famous For Our Murals 10-11 OUR HISTORY 12-17 Gateway To Lincoln 14-15 Proudly Patriotic 16-19 LOCAL FINDS 20-23 PARKS 24-29 State & County Parks 26-27 Travel Our Trails 27 City Parks 27-28 SPORTS & RECREATION 30-35 MAP 36-37 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 38-41 SHOPPING 42-45 Everything But Ordinary 44-45 Shopping Areas 45 CUSINE 46-55 Dining 48 Bar & Grills 50 Quick Service 52 Seasonal & Specialty 54 PLACES TO STAY 56 Bed & Breakfast 58 Hotels & Motels 58 Amenity Guide 57 CITY/COUNTY INFORMATION 64-69 VERMILION ADVANTAGE INFORMATION 70
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Danville Art League Danville Municipal Band 320 N. Franklin Street Lincoln Park Bandshell Danville, IL 1000 Logan Avenue 217-442-9264 Danville, IL www.danvilleartleague.com 217-431-2272 Offers a variety of classes for all ages in many www.danvillemuniband.com different media. Call or visit their website for classes, Free Summer Sunday performances at Lincoln Park special events and art shows! Danville Sweet Adelines Danville Barbershop Chorus Danville, IL Danville, IL 217-431-0454 217-497-3087 www.danvillesweetadelines.com • Open to men of all ages • Open to women of all ages • Performs at various events throughout the year • Performs at various events throughout the year DACC Players • Annual fall show Danville Area Community College Danville Symphony Orchestra 2000 E. Main Street 715 W. Fairchild Street Danville, IL Danville, IL 217-443-DACC 217-443-5300 www.danvillesymphony.org • Founded in 1967 • Comprised of over 60 talented musicians DLO Musical Theatre P.O. Box 264 Danville, IL 61834 217-431-1660 www.dlomusicaltheatre.com • Community theatre group formed in 1956 Darkhorse Theatre Company PO Box 632 Oakwood, IL Perform at Rabbittown Trade Center, Danville 424-DARK-HTC (424-327-5482) https://darkhorsetheatreco.wixsite.com/darkhorse
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Gregory’s Academy of Arts Red Mask Players Gregory Duckett Kathryn Randolph Theatre Danville, IL 601 N. Vermilion Street 217-443-0235 Danville, IL Email: [email protected] 217-442-5858 www.redmaskplayers.com Hoopeston Community Children’s Choir • Community theatre group established in 1936 First Christian Church 502 E. Main St. TTCD – Teen Theatre Company of Danville Hoopeston, IL Danville, IL 217-283-6691 http://ttcdanville.org [email protected] Lincoln Park Theatre Company • Perfomed, directed, and upheld entirely by teens. Lincoln Park Bandshell • Three shows per year 1000 Logan Avenue Danville, IL Vermilion Festival Chorus 217-516-8860 217-446-7543 • Free outdoor production each summer • Open to anyone 13 and older • Children’s chorus for students in grades 4-7 Red Mask Children’s Theatre • Performs at various events throughout the year Kathryn Randolph Theatre 601 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 217-442-5858 www.redmaskplayers.com • Produces 2 shows annually • Open to children in grade 3-8 • Performs at annual special events
ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AMC Village Mall 6 Bremer Center Historic Lorraine Theatre 2917 N. Vermilion Street Danville Area Community College (Est. 1922) Danville, IL 2000 E. Main Street 324 E. Main Street 217-443-1916 Danville, IL Hoopeston, IL 60942 www.amctheatres.com 217-443-3222 www.savethelorraine.com Dick Van Dyke Auditorium Kathryn Randolph Theatre Palmer Arena Danville High School Red Mask Players 100 W. Main Street 202 E. Fairchild 601 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL Danville, IL Danville, IL 217-431-2424 217-444-1500 217-442-5858 www.palmerarena.com Historic Fischer Theatre Lincoln Park Bandshell Temple Plaza Stage 100 N. Vermilion (corner of North (Est. 1884) Historic Lincoln Park 1000 N. Logan Avenue & Vermilion Streets) 160 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL Danville, IL Danville, IL 217-516-8860 • Picnic area 800-383-4386 • Stage/shelter www.fischertheatre.com Little Lorraine • Stage Presents Gift Shop 214 E. Main Street • Fischer Arts & Entertainment Hoopeston, IL 60942 Museum www.savethelorraine.com 9 ARTS | visitdanvillearea.com ARTS SUMMER LIVE MUSIC Park Bistro at Kickapoo State Park Danville Municipal Band Summer Concerts May - September June - August Live bands perform every Wednesday, Friday and Perform Sundays in Historic Lincoln Park at 7:00pm, if raining at 6;00pm, concerts will be Saturday, beginning Memorial weekend until the moved to St. James United Methodist Church. end of August. ArtBeat Music Week Saturday Morning Summer Sounds June 24-29 & Farmer’s Market at the Danville Public Library Free annual music and art festival in May - October Downtown Danville. Features weekly music, other demonstrations, Cheeseburgers & Fun activities and family friendly events and of August 11 course, our weekly, eclectic mix of art, food Live bands, antique car show, and entertainment with cheeseburgers available for purchase at and produce vendors! Kennekuk County Park. Summer Sounds Concert Series Sleep Creek Vineyards Free Music Fridays May - August May-October Live bands perform every Friday throughout the Live music on Fridays from 6:30pm-8:30pm summer at Temple Plaza in Downtown Danville Salt Fork Art & Music Festival September 29-30 AMBUCS Friday Nights Music, art, and wine at a fantastic local winery. June - August Sleepy Creek Vineyards located just 3 miles south of Live bands perform every other Friday throughout Oakwood, Illinois just off I-74 at the Oakwood exit. the summer at Turtle Run Golf Course. For a complete list see the event calendar at www.visitdanvillearea.com Famous for our Murals Danville and Vermilion More murals popped up in Note: Original Walldog Murals County are becoming well Danville, and other Vermilion are designated as such. known for their wall murals. County towns, illustrating our It began with a Walldog sign area’s pride in our history DANVILLE painter’s reunion held here and art. in the summer of 2010, when Arts in the Park Mural approximately 125 artists To check for updates or Historic Lincoln Park came from as far away as New arrange a group tour of the 1000 N. Logan Avenue Zealand and British Columbia initial murals, email info@ American Legion Post #210 to transform downtown danvilleareainfo.com, or Murals Danville, literally overnight. call 217-442-2096. 201 Prospect Place
10 ARTS | visitdanvillearea.com ARTS Balloon Classic Walldog - Lincoln Fairchild Mural Buffalo Mural #10 WD East Fairchild Street Overpass 204 Huffman Street 22 N. Walnut (East Side) (East wall of Save-A-Lot) C&EI Railroad Walldog - #17 Lincoln at Fithian House Farming & Mining Mural WD Walldog - #1 WD Main Street 2 E. Main Street 220 N. Vermilion Street Fazio Family Mural Celebrities of Danville Rabbittown Mural Georgetown Square Walldog - #2 WD 800 E. Main Street 200 N. Vermilion Street Grab-It-Here Mural Scenic River Walldog - 102 S. Main Street Chuckles Walldog - #6 WD #5 WD (North wall of Young’s 137 N. Walnut Street 146 N. Vermilion Street Furniture & Appliance) Coal Mining in Vermilion Star Fireworks Walldog - Interurban Railway Mural County Walldog - #18 WD #15 WD Georgetown Square N. Hazel Street 110 Van Buren Street Danville Fire Co. #2 Walldog M.A.F. Beauty Salon Mural - #11 WD Tribute to First Responders 106 S. Main Street 56 N. Vermilion (alley) Corner of Fairchild & Griffin (East wall of MAF Salon) Streets Danville Stadium Walldog - Water Tower 1933-2009 #7 WD Uncle Joe Cannon Walldog - Corner of N. Main & W. 2nd 121 N. Walnut #3 WD Streets 153 N. Vermilion Street Fecker Brewing Walldog - Watering Hole Mural #13 WD Wallpups Wall - #9 WD Georgetown Square 8 E. North St. (alley) 125 N. Vermilion Street (100 N. Main Street) Germantown Walldog WD Windbreaker / Rissman 1776 Flag Mural Fairchild Street Overpass Walldog - #14 WD N. Main Street (West Side) 118 E. North Street RIDGE FARM Guerdon Hubbard Walldog - Woodbury Walldog - #9 WD #8 WD 125 N. Vermilion Street Veterans Mural 120 N. Vermilion Street N. State Street GEORGETOWN Hot Rod Lincoln Walldog - WESTVILLE #12 WD Automotive History Mural 8 E. North Street Main Street Westville Heritage Tradition Mural Ben Franklin Mural Interurban Walldog - N. State Street #16 WD Georgetown Square 14 N. Hazel Street Big 4 Railroad Depot Leon’s Diner Mural 117 N. Main St. 210 N. Logan Avenue (Side of Family Dollar) WD: Original Walldog Mural
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Gateway to Lincoln
Fithian Home Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert Street 116 N. Gilbert Street Danville, IL Danville, IL 217-442-2922 217-442-2922 www.vermilioncountymuseum.org www.vermilioncountymuseum.org
Lamon House Vermilion County War Museum 1031 N. Logan Avenue 307 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL Danville, IL 217-442-2922 217-431-0034 www.vermilioncountymuseum.org www.vcwm.org
For complete list of Lincoln markers, please contact our office.
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Experience Lincoln’s unimaginable journey to greatness through 215 wayside exhibits across Illinois! Danville is a proud community to three of these exhibits. For complete list visit: www.lookingforlincoln.com/storytrail A Friend Forever - “Looking for Lincoln” Story Trail 116 N. Gilbert • Danville, IL Danville’s Lincoln - “Looking for Lincoln” Story Trail Danville City Hall 17 W. Main Street • Danville, IL Lincoln’s Danville Friends “Looking for Lincoln” Story Trail 26 N. Vermilion Street • Danville, IL
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Passport Program
Explore the communities where Lincoln lived, and traveled through the Passport to your National Parks program in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. Collect your passport stamps at specific sites. For a complete list visit: www.lookingforlincoln.com/Explore/ NPSPassportProgram
Danville Area Convention & Visitors’ Bureau 100 W. Main Street, Suite #146 • Danville 217-442-2096 Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM Closed 12PM -1PM for Lunch Vermilion County Museum of History 116 N. Gilbert St. • Danville 217-442-2922 Hours: Tues-Sat 10AM- 5 PM (March - Oct) Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM (Nov Feb)
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Bunker Hill Historic Area Kennekuk County Park 22296-A Henning Road Danville, IL 217-442-1691 www.vccd.org • The Vermilion Chapel • The Gazebo • Red Oak School • Neff Grocery • Oakwood Barber • Atwood Home • Laury Barn • Leisch Windmill • O’Leary’s Dining • Bismarck Train Depot Catlin Heritage Museum 210 N. Paris Catlin, IL 217-427-5766 www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilchs Danville National Cemetery (National Register) 1900 E. Main Street Danville, IL 217-554-4550 www.cem.va.gov Serves as the final resting place for veterans from the Civil War to present. Depot Railroad Museum 210 E. Benton Street Rossville, IL 217-748-6615 www.danvillejct.org Georgetown Historical Society Museum 501 N. Main Street Georgetown, IL 217-662-8994 www.georgetownil.com
16 OUR HISTORY | visitdanvillearea.com OUR HISTORY Fithian Home Rossville Historical Society Museum (National Register – Lincoln Site) 108 W. Attica Street Vermilion County Museum Rossville, IL 116 N. Gilbert Street 217-748-6045 Danville, IL 217-442-2922 Spring Hill Cemetery www.vermilioncountymuseum.org 301 E. Voorhees Street Home of Dr. William Fithian, Civil War surgeon and Danville, IL personal friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln gave 217-442-0334 a speech from the balcony of the home prior to this Vermilion County Museum presidential run, and the bedroom Lincoln used on 116 N. Gilbert Street his visits remains as it was in the 1800s. Danville, IL Historic Fischer Theatre Arts and 217-442-2922 Entertainment Museum www.vermilioncountymuseum.org The museum is designed to resemble the county’s 160 N. Vermilion Street 1833 courthouse, highlighting Lincoln’s law desk Danville, IL and other memorabilia. The museum is housed on 800-383-4386 two floors (ADA accessible) it sits directly behind the • Stage Presents Gift Shop Fithian Home. • Fischer Arts & Entertainment Museum Historic Lorraine Theatre Vermilion County War Museum 307 N. Vermilion Street 324 E. Main Street Danville, IL Hoopeston, IL 60942 217-431-0034 www.savethelorraine.com www.vcwm.org Lamon House Covering the Revolutionary War through current 1031 N. Logan Avenue times, this 14,000 sq. ft. museum displays artifacts Danville, IL and memorabilia from all conflicts. It features special 217-442-2922 displays for D-Day, Medal of Honor, Prisoners of War, www.vermilioncountymuseum.org Trench Art, Merchant Marines, communication An 1840’s Greek Revival Cottage built by Joseph systems, rare uniforms, and the LST-325. A Blue- Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, Abraham Star museum, it was voted the finest of its type in the Lincoln’s law partner and bodyguard. country. Mann’s Chapel Westville Depot & Historical Museum 15205 Mann’s Chapel Road South State Street Rossville, IL Westville, IL 217-442-2922 www.vermilioncountymuseum.org
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Proudly Patriotic
DANVILLE Danville National Cemetery (National Register) 1900 E. Main Street 217-554-4550 www.cem.va.gov Serves as the final resting place for veterans from the Civil War to present. Danville National Cemetery War Memorial (William Clark Noble, Artist) Danville National Cemetery 1900 E. Main Street Aircraft in Honor of the Men Who Served at Chanute Air Force Base – Aircraft with marker Intersection of W. Main St. & S. Logan Ave. Soldiers’ Circle Memorial Spring Hill Cemetery 301 E. Voorhees Street
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Vermilion County Korean Womens War Memorial and Vietnam War Memorial Corner of E. Madison & Memorial Way N. Hazel Streets 400 block of N. Hazel Street World War I Victory Monument Vermilion County (Lorado Taft, Artist) War Museum Intersection of W. Main and 307 N. Vermilion Street S. Gilbert Streets 217-431-0034 World War II Monument www.vcwm.org Memorial Way Covering the Revolutionary War through current 400 block of N. Hazel Street times, this 14,000 sq. ft. museum displays • Major Kenneth D. Bailey, artifacts and memorabilia from all conflicts. It Medal of Honor features special displays for D-Day, Medal of Honor, Prisoners of War, Trench Art, Merchant Marines, communication systems, rare uniforms, and the LST-325. A Blue-Star museum, it was voted the finest of its type in the country.
For complete list of other memorials and Veteran Posts please contact our office..
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Big Thorn Farm & Brewery Kickapoo Pottery 14274 E. 600 North Road 9402 E. 2045 North Road Georgetown, IL 61846 Oakwood, IL 61858 217-597-0156 217-474-5256 www.bigthornfarm.com www.kickapoopottery.com 15-acre off-grid farm and brewery in scenic The studio is open the first full weekend of each Vermilion County, Illinois. They brew wood- month (April – December) and by appointment. aged, cellar-fermented, naturally-carbonated All pieces are hand-thrown on the potter’s beer using solar-power and farm ingredients. wheel, lead free and oven & microwave safe. • The Tree Bar (April-October) • The Greenhouse Bar (October-April) Lindley Sign Post Forest Corner of Harrison & Vermilion Streets Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday Danville, IL Hooves of Hope Carl Lindley, a Danville native and GI, started 7757 US Route 136 a Sign Post Forest where he was stationed at Potomac, IL 61865 Watson Lake in the Yukon in 1942. The Lindley 217-987-6961 Sign Post Forest opened in 2010. www.hooves-of-hope.com Hooves of Hope seeks to provide hope and healing to children and their families through the use of horses.
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Long Lane Honey Bee Farms Sleepy Creek Vineyards 914556 N. 1020 East Road 8254 East 1425 North Road Fairmount, IL 61841 Fairmount, IL 61841 217-427-2678 217-733-0330 www.honeybeesonline.com www.sleepycreekvineyards.com A family owned bee business and certified Master Experience wine at the source at Vermilion County’s Beekeepers. Well known for basic beekeeping only vineyard, winery and tasting room. lessons and classes. Ludwig Farmstead Creamery 17591 North 600 East Road Fithian, IL 61844 217-260-1953 www.ludwigfarmsteadcreamery.com Producers of European style artisan cheese made with day-fresh milk from their own Holstein cows.
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Harry Babe Woodyard State State Parks Natural Area Kickapoo State Park 19284 E. 670 North Road Georgetown, IL 10906 Kickapoo Park Road • Oakwood, IL 217-442-4915 217-442-4915 www.dnr.state.il.us • 1,104 acre area www.dnr.state.il.us • Supports 12 state endangered or threatened • 2,850 acre park built on former strip-mined land species • Over 16 miles of hiking trails • Hiking, fishing, and hunting permitted • 14 miles of biking trails • 22 deep-water ponds for fishing and boating • National Scenic River County Parks • Campground and shelter rentals available Forest Glen County Preserve • Hunting, mountain biking, scuba diving, and ice 20301 East 900 North Road • Westville, IL skating permitted 217-662-2142 • Canoe, kayak, tube, and paddleboat rentals www.vccd.org available • 1,900 acre park featuring restored tall-grass prairie Middle Fork State Fish • 25 miles of walking and biking trails and Wildlife Area • 72 foot observation tower 10906 Kickapoo Park Road Oakwood, IL • Campground and shelter rentals available 217-442-4915 • Features the 40 acre Michael G. Reddy www.dnr.state.il.us Arboretum • 2,700 acre area Heron County Park Wetlands Boardwalk • 35 miles of marked scenic equestrian, cross W. Newell Road • Danville, IL country skiing, and snowmobiling trails 217-442-1691 • Access to the Middle Fork National Scenic River www.vccd.org Hunting, canoeing, and picnicking permitted • 950 foot floating boardwalk • Campground and equestrian campground rentals • Observation tower available • Excellent wildlife viewing and fishing
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Kennekuk County Park Lake Vermilion County Park 22296-A N. Henning Road • Danville, IL 2607 Denmark Road • Danville, IL 217-442-1691 217-442-1691 www.vccd.org www.vccd.org • 3,000 acre park featuring forested and • 1,000 acre lake open year round prairie habitat • Boat ramp, dock complex, concession • 15 miles of walking and biking trails stand, maintenance building, playground, • 170 acre lake (9.5 HP limit) and open shelter • Access to the Middle Fork National • Open to power boating (unlimited HP), jet Scenic River skiing, and water skiing • Historic area including buildings • Excellent wildlife viewing and fishing from the 1800s • Shelter rentals available • Deer, turkey, waterfowl and upland game hunting permitted • Visitor’s center including history exhibits, Native America displays, and 1,000 gallon aquarium
Over 100 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails in Travel Our Trails over 15,000 acres of public parklands. Kickapoo State Park Southgate Habitat Area Trail 10906 Kickapoo Park Road 3630 Southgate Drive Danville Oakwood, IL (corner of Southgate Drive & Borgen Drive) 217-442-4915 • ¾ mile long ADA-compliant paved trail www.dnr.state.il.us loops around a 4.5 acre pond • Seven marked trails run through the park • Surrounding area features native trees, shrubs, • Mountain biking – multiple trail system is rated and grasses easy to very technical • KICKAPOO RAIL TRAIL Winter Park Cross Country Course 900-1300 East Winter Avenue • Danville Forest Glen Park Preserve • Located around the Danville Area 20301 East 900 North Road • Westville, IL Soccer Complex 217-662-2142 • Choice from 1 – 3.1 mile moderate coursed www.vccd.org to run or walk • Offers thirteen trails Fetch Dog Park Espenscheid Park • 72-foot observation tower Kimball north of Voorhees • Danville Kennekuk County Park For Rules and Regulations 22296-A N. Henning Road • Danville, IL www.FetchDogPark.org 217-442-1691 or email [email protected] www.vccd.org • Park hours are dawn to dusk • Features eight trails • Out of town guests are welcome • Donations are appreciated Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area 10906 Kickapoo Park Road • Oakwood, IL 217-442-4915 NOTE: Trail Guide Is Available On www.dnr.state.il.us Our Website Or By Mail • 35 miles of marked scenic trails • Borders Illinois’ only Wild and Scenic River
PARKS | visitdanvillearea.com 27 PARKS Garfield Park City Parks Danville Muncipal Swimming Pool Cannon Park 820 N. Griffin Street • Danville 1701 N. Jackson Street • Danville • AMBUCS “Sprayground for Everyone” • 5 acre park • Zero-depth water-play area • Picnic area • Fully accessible to children of all abilities • Playground equipment • 12 acre park • Tennis court • Picnic areas • Danville Municipal Pool Carver Park • Playground equipment 420 E. Williams Street • Danville • 2 Basketball courts • 10 acre park • Picnic area Fetch Dog Park Espenscheid Park • Playground equipment Kimball north of Voorhees Danville • Softball field For Rules and Regulations • Two basketball courts www.FetchDogPark.org • Tennis court or email [email protected] • Shelter • Park hours are dawn to dusk • Out of town guests are welcome Douglas Park • Donations are appreciated 520 S. Bowman Avenue • Danville • 16 acre park Liberty Park • Picnic area 200 E. Liberty Lane • Danville • Playground equipment • 7 acre park • Softball field • Picnic area • Basketball Court • Playground equipment • Two shelters • Lighted tennis courts • Stage • Soccer field • Skateboard park • Walking trail • 20 horseshoe pits • Basketball court Ellsworth Park Lincoln Park 100 Oakwood Avenue • Danville 1000 Logan Avenue • Danville • 60 acre park • AMBUCS Independence Playground • Lighted softball diamond • Lighted basketball courts • Playground • Tennis courts • Soccer field • Picnic area • Football field • Playground • Fishing • Sandlot • Lighted basketball courts • Football field • Concession stand • Concession stand • Picnic area • Modern bandshell • Site of the Lamon House, Danville Tennis Center and annual Arts in the Park.
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Meade Park 20 S. Oregon Street • Danville • 10 acre park • Picnic area • Playground equipment • Softball field • Basketball court Winter Park 900 E. Winter Avenue • Danville • AMBUCS Playground for Everyone • Fully accessible to children of all abilities • Sand • Musical features • Spray water park • Picnic area • Restrooms • Interactive playground features • 26 acre park • Multiple softball diamonds • Sand volleyball • Concession stand • Multiple Soccer fields • Shelters • Walking trail
CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 14 & 15 November 3 French & Indian War Reenactment Thanksgiving at the Cabin A free and educational event for the whole family Learn and sample how the areas first settlers at the Forest Glen Homestead Cabin Area. prepared their Thanksgiving dinners over an open fire at the Homestead Cabin in Forest Glen. August 10 Cheeseburgers & Fun December 1 Live bands, antique car show, and entertainment Holiday Open House with cheeseburgers available for purchase at Historic Bunker Hill Area Kennekuk County Park. Kennekuk County Park September 14 December 1 -31 Wool Dyeing Demonstration Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Historic Area in Kennekuk County Natural dyes will be used on wool and other Park will be lit up each night 5-8 PM in fabrics by Champaign-Urbana Spinners and celebration of the holidays. Weavers at Forest Glen’s Homestead Cabin. March 2020 September 28 & 29 Forest Glen Preserves Annual Maple Revolutionary War Reenactment Syrup Open House A free and educational event for the whole family See Maple Syrup production at the Sugar Bush at the Forest Glen Homestead Cabin area. and visit the Homestead Cabin. If conditions permitForest Glens Famous Maple Syrup available to purchase at the Nature Center while quantities last. PARKS | visitdanvillearea.com 29 SPORTS & RECREATION
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Danville Dans Baseball Schedule DANVILLE DANS Danville Stadium 610 Highland Blvd • Danville, IL 2019 HOME SCHEDULE 217-918-3401 JULY July 25 vs Springfield www.danvilledans.com July 2 vs Terre Haute July 27 vs Dupage Member of the Prospect League July 5 vs Springfield July 31 vs Chillicothe Wood Bat Summer Collegiate League July 6 vs Springfield July 9 vs Terre Haute AUGUST Season: Mid May – Mid August July 16 vs Lafayette Aug 1 vs Terre Haute July 19 vs Terre Haute Aug 2 vs Lafayette July 20 vs Terre Haute Aug 5 vs Terre Haute July 21 vs Champion City Aug 6 vs Terre Haute
American Legion State Golf Tournament August 3 & 4 Two-day tournament held at Harrison Park Golf Course and Turtle Run Golf Club.
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NJCAA Mens’ Division II National Junior TOURNAMENT DATES College Basketball Championships Danville Area Community College March 17-21, 2020 Mary Miller Gymnasium March 16-20, 2021 2000 E. Main Street March 15-19, 2022 Danville, IL March 21-25, 2023 www.dacc.edu/njcaa
Danville Dashers DANVILLE DASHERS 100 W. Main Street, Suite 143 2019-2020 HOME SCHEDULE Danville, IL Nov 1 vs Danbury Feb 1 vs Delaware 217-213-8939 Nov 2 vs Danbury Feb 7 vs Elmira www.danvilledashers.com Nov 8 vs Watertown Feb 8 vs Elmira Member of the Federal Professional Hockey Nov 9 vs Watertown Feb 14 vs Carolina Nov 27 vs Michigan Feb 15 vs Carolina League (Single A) Nov 30 vs Port Huron Feb 22 vs Michigan Season: November - April Dec 20 vs Port Huron March 1 vs Mentor Dec 21 vs Port Huron March 13 vs Columbus Dec 31 vs Mentor March 14 vs Columbus Jan 3 vs. Mentor March 15 vs Columbus Jan 10 vs Michigan March 20 vs Michigan Jan 11 vs Michigan April 3 vs Michigan Jan 31 vs Delaware April 4 vs Michigan
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GOLF RECREATION Danville Country Club Bulans Bowl 2718 Denmark Road • Danville 1436 Warrington Avenue • Danville 217-442-5213 217-442-1144 www.golfdanvillecc.com Danville Family YMCA Harrison Park Golf Course 1111 N. Vermilion Street • Danville 1300 W. Voorhees St. • Danville 217-442-0563 217-431-2266 www.danvilleymca.org www.harrisonparkgolfcourse.com Danville Tennis Center Hubbard Trail Country Club 900 Lincoln Park Avenue • Danville 13937 E. 3680 North Road • Hoopeston 217-443-4232 217-748-6521 www.danvilletenniscenter.com www.hubbardtrail.com Fast Lanes Bowling Turtle Run Golf Club 719 W. Elm Street • Hoopeston 332 E. Liberty Lane • Danville 217-283-6505 217-442-8876 www.turtlerungolfclub.com Garfield Municipal Pool 200 N. Commerce Street • Danville Wolf Creek Golf Club 217-431-2272 2521 Perrysville Road • Danville • AMBUCS “Sprayground for Everyone” 217-446-1025 • Zero-dpeth water-play area www.wolfcreeknine.com • Fully accessible to children of all abilities
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Illini Skateland Skater’s Paradise 9 Brewer Road • Danville 425 Cedar Street • Hoopeston 217-442-3340 217-283-7428 www.illiniskateland.com Roller skating, Miniature Golf & Laser Tag Westville Legion Lanes 115 S. State Street • Westville Kickapoo Adventures 217-267-2342 1 Clear Pond (Inside Kickapoo State Park) • Oakwood 217-446-8399 www.kickapooadventures.com ANNUAL EVENTS: Canoe, kayak, paddle board, tube and bike rentals June 8 – Lake Mingo Trail Run Lincoln Lanes Hosted by the Kennekuk Trail Runners, 107 W. Harrison St. • Danville competitors will tackle 7.1 miles of 217-442-0861 challenging trails circling Lake Mingo in www.lincolnlanesil.com Kennekuk County Park. Palmer Arena August 10 - Annual Howl at the Moon Run 100 W. Main Street • Danville The largest annual timed ultramarathon in the 217-431-2424 United States is held each year at Kennekuk Ice Skating, Youth Hockey & County Park on a 3.29 mile loop. Bumper cars on Ice www.palmerarena.com January 5 - Siberian Express Trail Run The number one winter race in the Midwest Riverside Kayak & Tube Rentals consists of 7.45 miles of trail running at Kickapoo 23829 State Route 1 • Danville State Park, regardless of weather. 217-799-2763 Kayak and tube rentals
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For more information and a complete listing of area facilities and events, call: The Danville Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (217) 442-2096 or (800) 383-4386 www.visitdanvillearea.com
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IN AND AROUND DANVILLE 1. Danville Country Club 15. Palmer Arena 2. Viillages Mall 16. VC War Museum 3. Turtle Run Golf Course 17. Public Library 4. Schlarman High School 18. Danville Area CVB 5. Springhill Cemetery 19. U.S. Post Office 6. Winter Parl/Soccer Complex 20. Vermilion County Courthouse Playground for Everyone 21. Loredo Taft Victory Monument 7. American Legion Baseball Park 22. Towne Centre Mall 8. Lakeview School of Nursing 23. Danville Stadium 9. Harrison Park Golf Course 24. Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10. Danville High School 25. Danville Area Community College 11. Fischer Theatre 26. National Cemetery 12. OSF Medical Center 27. Wolf Creek Golf Course 13. Vermilion County Museum 14. City Hall LODGING 28. Days Hotel and 34. Riverside Inn - Best Western Heron County Park Conference Center 35. Sleep Inn & Suites 29. Hampton Inn & Suites 36. Super 8 30. Holiday Inn Express Hotel 37. The Yorkshire Bed & Breakfast & Suites 38. The Has Bin Guest House, 31. Quality Inn Alvin, IL RETAIL DISTRICT 32. Red Roof Inn & Suites 39. TownePlace Suites by Marriott 1 33. Regency Inn - Best Western 2 3
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Danville Farmers’ Market Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show May - October July 1-31 Vendors will have goods to sell 8 AM - Noon Magnificent quilts will be on display at the Vermilion Saturdays, starting May 19th and Wednesdays, County Museum throughout the month of July with starting June 27th at The Crossroads Church awards given in various categories. parking lot on N. Vermilion. Balloons Over Vermilion Drivin’ the Dixie July 12 & 13 June 15 Featuring thirty hot air balloons launching and Join the fun and drive your car, truck, or motorcycle tethering, as well as mass ascents, fly ins and along the old Dixie highway from Danville, IL to balloon glows at the Vermilion County Regional Momence, IL. Airport. Vermilion County Fair & Expo Georgetown Fair June 19-23 August 3-10 Located at the Vermilion County Fairgrounds, Ag exhibits, carnival rides, and live entertainment will grandstand events include a queen pageant, truck all be presented at the Georgetown Fairgrounds. and tractor pull, talent contest, flat truck racing, and demo derby. 76th Annual National Sweetcorn Festival August 29 – September 2 Arts in the Park Originated in Hoopeston, IL in 1941 to celebrate the June 22-23 yearly harvest of sweetcorn, the festival has grown Over 60 artists booths will be on display in a juried into a national event known for serving nearly 50 art show at Lincoln Park along with performing arts tons of free sweetcorn each year and hosting the on stage and an antique car show on Saturday National Sweetcorn Pageant. morning.
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Vermilion River Fall Festival Night of Lights Parade September 20-22 November 16 - 5 pm Arts and crafts, live entertainment, and concessions Lighted floats will be illuminated as they stroll can all be found at Ellsworth Park. through Downtown Danville on route to the 2019 Annual Vermilion River Car Show Festival of Trees “Spread the Cheer”. & Swap Meet Vermilion County Museum September 21 Holiday Open House The Illiana Antique Automobile Club will host rods, December 2 customs, stock and restored cars and trucks at Come experience Christmas at the Museum. Ellsworth Park. There will be costumed characters, Santa Claus, Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival refreshments, and special entertainment. September 28-29 Christmas Village Craft Fair Great event with music, art, and wine at a fantastic December 6 & 7 local winery. Sleepy Creek Vineyards located just Harrison Park Clubhouse 3 miles south of Oakwood, Illinois just off I-74 at the 30+ Craft vendors Oakwood exit. Come out and enjoy the fun! NJCAA Div II Men’s National Festival of Trees Basketball Championship November 16-20 March 17-21 “Spread the Cheer” is the theme at the David S. Danville Area Community College will host teams Palmer Arena as hundreds of beautifully decorated from across the country in the National Tournament Christmas trees and wreaths are displayed along for the 27th consecutive year. with live entertainment and performances.
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42 SHOPPING | visitdanvillearea.com visitdanvillearea.com 43 SHOPPING EVERYTHING BUT ORDINARY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Merle Norman Its So Me Boutique The Alley Gallery Cosmetic Shop 2830 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-446-4886 113 N. Vermillion Street 14 W. North Street Danville • 217-497-2286 Danville • 217-442-7666 Jo-Ann Fabric and Back Alley Creation’s Mud & Honey Boutique Craft Store 46 N. Vermillion Street 2 E. Main Street 2917 N. Vermillion Street, Danville • 217-497-8283 Danville • 217-274-7205 Suite C17 Danville • 217-446-4344 Browse-A-Round Sweet Repeats 310 N. Vermillion Street 101 N. Vermilion Street Logan Layne Danville • 217-446-0804 Danville • 217-516-8237 11 E. Liberty Lane, Suite B Danville • 217-474-8826 Crafty Girls Boutique Once in a Blue Moon 8 E. North Street 433 N. Gilbert Street Resh Frame Shop Danville • 217-806-1498 Danville • 217-474-7218 9 Poland Road Danville • 217- 443-4515 Fancy That Bridal Shop Rabbittown Antiques & 138 N. Vermillion Street Artisans OTHER AREAS Danville • 217-442-6814 419 E. Main Street Danville • 217-597-0556 Cornerstore Antiques Flea Pickers U.S.A. 735 Wayne Street 19 E. North Street Rothery Jewelers Danville • 217-477-3653 Danville • 217-504-6963 147 N. Vermillion Street Danville • 217-442-3562 Danville Gardens Glory Daze Antiques 1307 Cleary Avenue and Uniques Stage Presents: The Fischer Danville • 217-442-4944 Theatre Gift Shop 142 N. Vermillion Street Olde Yankee Rose Danville • 217-442-2665 158 N. Vermillion Street Danville • 217-443-2561 3008 E. Main Street Habitat for Humanity Restore Danville • 217-497-3301 Shoppes at Charlotte’s 422 N. Vermilion Threads of Time Danville • 217-442-0004 407 Ann Street Danville • 217-442-2839 207 S. Buchanan Street Heartland Fair Danville • 217-431-9202 126 N. Vermillion Street Vintage Villains Danville • 217-442-3700 126 N. Vermillion Street CATLIN Danville • 217-213-5664 Images Framing & Fine Arts Pauline’s Attic 421 N. Gilbert Street RETAIL DISTRICT Floral-N-Flair 108 Sandusky Street Danville • 217-431-2156 Hall of Fame Plagues Catlin • 217-427-5888 Memories by Design & Signs Sign Shop 2 E. Main Street, Suite 114 3550 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-446-9158 Danville • 217-446-8313 Chuckin’ Clouds VAPE SHOP 217-274-7221 Like us on Facebook 3803 N. Vermilion Danville, IL 61832 1628 Georgetown Rd. Tilton, IL 61833 44 SHOPPING | visitdanvillearea.com SHOPPING
FAIRMOUNT Simply Treasures Sleepy Creek Vineyards 216 S. Market SHOPPING AREAS Hoopeston • 217-274-2956 8254 E. 1425 North Road DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Fairmount • 217-733-0330 Treasured Roots Flower Towne Centre Shop and Specialty Gifts FITHIAN 2 E. Main Street, Suite 2J 702 W. Main Street Danville • 217-446-5643 The Crow’s Nest Hoopeston • 217-283-5578 17119 N. 600 East Road RETAIL DISTRICT Fithian • 217-354-4241 OAKWOOD Danville Crossings / Walmart The House of Florence Kickapoo Pottery 4141 N. Vermilion Street 103 N. Main Street 9402 E. 2405 N. Road Danville • 217-443-9520 Fithian • 217-841-0875 Oakwood • 217-474-5256 Danville Village Mall Ludwig Farmstead Creamery Sugar Shack Antiques 2917 N. Vermilion Street 17591 N. 600 East Road 9912 E. 1980 North Road Danville • 217-446-7886 Fithian • 217-260-1953 Oakwood • 217-260-9713 Kohl’s GEORGETOWN POTOMAC 3707 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-431-6628 Flowers on Main Three Crazy Crows 804 N. Main Street 31200 N. 900 East Road Meijer Georgetown • 217-662-2300 Potomac • 217-987-5282 3649 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-655-7200 Rustic Charm ROSSVILLE 1011 N. Main Street TJ Maxx Twisted Sisters 3689 N. Vermilion Street Georgetown • 217-662-6043 129 S. Chicago Street Danville • 217-446-6129 HOOPESTON Rossville • 217-433-9056 Better Living TILTON 401 - 1/2 W. Main Street Belgium Antique Mall Hoopeston 3015 Georgetown Road Farming with Flowers Tilton • 217-267-2141 Greenhouse KB Signs 2418 E. 100 North Road 1 S. Hodge Street Hoopeston • 217-283-7427 Tilton • 217-607-6267 The Pink Poodle Unique Boutique 1016 W. Orange Street Hoopeston • 217-283-4004
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Jocko’s Buffalo Wild Wings DINING 305 W. Williams Street 3101 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-443-6500 Danville • 217-442-9464 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Rich’s Deluxe Fujiyama Japanese Café 13 21 W. North Street Steak House 13 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-442-6160 22 W. Newell Rd Danville • 217-260-0242 Tacos y Nieves Calvillo Danville • 217-443-1688 Cahill’s Family Restaurant 501 N. Vermilion Street La Potosina 334 N. Gilbert Street Danville • 217-274-7337 3540 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-442-3992 Village Garden Restaurant Danville • 217-446-1596 Charlotte’s 628 N. Gilbert Street Monical’s Pizza 402 N. Gilbert Street Danville • 217-446-7856 3542 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-442-2839 VIPS Restaurant Danville • 217-446-3111 Great Wall Restaurant 515 N. Vermilion Street Montana Mike’s Danville • 217-442-1500 2 E. Main Street 3215 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-443-2888 RETAIL DISTRICT Danville • 217-446-1237 Green Island Chinese Applebee’s Red Lobster 11 N. Vermilion Street 3553 N. Vermilion Street 3217 N. Vermillion Street Danville •217-443-8288 Danville • 217-446-4182 Danville • 217-431-8484 The Heron Restaurant Buen Apetito Royal Buffet N. Vermilion Street 3605 N. Vermilion Street 4117 N. Vermillion Street Danville • 217-213-5818 Danville • 217-431-8240 Danville • 217-446-6528
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OTHER AREAS Stoney’s Restaurant Pizza King El Toro Mexican Restaurant 720 E. Voorhees Street 111 E. Main Street 619 S. Gilbert Street Danville • 217-213-5228 Hoopeston • 217-283-5911 Danville • 217-446-3090 Georgetown OAKWOOD Henk’s Bait & Bite Café Wanda’s Kitchen Possum Trot Supper Club 302 N. Henning Road 100 N. Main Street 2918 Batestown Road Danville • 217-443-4111 Georgetown • 217-662-2500 Oakwood • 217-442-6066 Indian’s Pizza HOOPESTON 2519 Georgetown Road RIDGE FARM Danville • 217-443-9080 Hennings Root Beer Stand Doughbelly’s Pizza 411 S. Dixie Hwy La Potosina 1 N. State Street 215 S. Gilbert Street Hoopeston • 217-283-5782 Ridge Farm • 217-247-2899 Danville • 217-446-8060 La Casa Del Sol Leon’s Diner 1010 W. Chestnut Street Suite 4 ROSSVILLE 210 N. Logan Avenue Hoopeston • 217-283-8226 Rossville Family Restaurant Danville • 217-442-2482 715 S. Chicago Street Monical’s Pizza Shark Grill Rossville • 217-748-6201 618 W. Orange Street 1511 N. Bowman Avenue Danville • 217-213-5629 Hoopeston • 217-283-7781 SIDELL Rich’s Family Restaurant Pit Stop Restaurant Sonny’s Corner Café 2200 Georgetown Road 719 W. Elm Street 302 N. Gray Street Danville • 217-443-9666 Hoopeston • 217-283-6505 Sidell • 217-288-9351
Juli’s Java ONON TTHEHE SSQUAREQUARE 322 4th Street, Covington, IN 47932 MON - FRI 7am to 5pm • SAT 8am to 2pm SUNDAY CLOSED
CUISINE | visitdanvillearea.com 49 CUISINE TILTON South Street Saloon BAR & GRILLS & Grill Grapevine Restaurant DOWNTOWN DISTRICT 206 E. South Street 200 W. 5th St. Danville • 217-274-7222 Tilton • 217-709-0872 After Hours located in Days Hotel Vermilion River Green Jade Chinese Beer Company Restaurant 77 N. Gilbert Street Danville • 217-443-6600 103 N. Vermilion Street 1628 Georgetown Road Danville • 217-298-1308 Tilton • 217-446-6868 Fatman’s Warehouse Food by: Lovin’ Cup Lupita’s Family Restaurant 138 1/2 N. Vermilion Street Food Truck Danville • 217-446-2424 200 W. 5th Street RETAIL DISTRICT Tilton • 217-655-2233 The 610 Tap 610 N. Vermilion Street Snapper’s Bar & Grill Monical’s Pizza Danville • 217-431-0610 332 E. Liberty Lane 1628 Georgetown Road Danville • 217-442-3320 Tilton • 217-443-5545 Friendly Tavern 216 E. South Street OTHER AREAS WESTVILLE Danville • 217-442-6062 American Legion Stone Mountain Café The Pub Post #210 1510 North Franklin Street 12 E. North Street 210 Prospect Place Westville • 217-267-7540 Danville • 217-443-4466 Danville • 217-442-3201 Two Brothers Restaurant Sarge’s Tap Black Bear Bar & Grill 1841 N. State Street 409 E. Main Street 1902 W. Williams Street Westville • 217-267-2237 Danville • 217-443-4049 Danville • 217-442-2327
50 CUISINE | visitdanvillearea.com CUISINE Dale’s Place Moon Glo POTOMAC 1217 E. Fairchild Street 3124 Perrysville Road Lola’s Bar & Grill Danville • 217-442-9605 Danville • 217-442-9519 316 W. State Street Halfway Inn O’Brien’s Corner Tavern Potomac • 217-987-6588 1401 Warrington Avenue 800 E. Main Street RIDGE FARM Danville • 217-446-4248 Danville • 217-443-1981 The Ridge I & I State Line Tavern Scooters Bar & Grill 10 S. State Street 4015 E. Main Street 1114 E. Voorhees Street Ridge Farm • 217-247-9904 Danville • 217-446-2120 Danville • 217-213-5727 ROSSVILLE Iron Mike’s Bar & Grill HOOPESTON 2511 Georgetown Road The Pour House Bar & Grill Danville • 217-655-2190 The Pump 119 S. Chicago Street 1023 W. Main Street Rossville • 217-478-4200 Jim & Jo’s Bar & Grill Hoopeston • 217-283-5700 821 E. Fairchild Street SIDELL Danville • 217-446-9611 OAKWOOD KJ’s Kal’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill Exit 210 Saloon 114 W. Market Street Sidell • 217-288-9455 2526 Georgetown Road 12414 US Route 150 Danville • 217-655-2739 Oakwood • 217-442-3696 TILTON Little Nugget Steak House Pitstop Bar and Grill Better Days Cocktails & Bar 6 S. Henning Road 500 N. Oakwood Street 8 S. Hodge Street Danville • 217-446-4549 Oakwood • 217-354-2000 Tilton • 217-446-6960
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Robin’s Bar & Grill Jimmy John’s County Market Café 101 E. 5th St. 306 W. Fairchild Street & Coffee Bar Tilton • 217-442-3145 Danville • 217-443-6000 2917 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-443-8246 Lee’s Famous Recipe QUICK SERVICE Chicken Culver’s CAMPUS DISTRICT 501 N. Gilbert Street 3120 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-213-6022 Burger King Danville • 217-443-4760 847 E. Main Street Papa John’s Dairy Queen Danville • 217-446-6513 302 W. Fairchild Street 2711 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-443-6975 Subway Danville • 217-442-4200 1220 E. Main Street Penn Station East Coast Jimmy John’s Danville • 217-431-2700 Subs 3120 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-443-2863 McDonald’s 2 E. Main Street 101 N. Bowman St. Danville • 217-446-9850 Little Caesar’s Pizza Danville • 217-446-4520 2715 N. Vermilion Street RETAIL DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Danville • 217-442-3900 Arby’s Domino’s Pizza McDonald’s 714 N. Gilbert Street 3190 N. Vermilion Street 3195 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-442-4242 Danville • 217-443-5169 Danville • 217-446-0043 Hardee’s Burger King Papa Murphy’s Pizza 15 W. Fairchild Street 18 West Newell Street 3100 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-431-1171 Danville • 217-446-6023 Danville • 217-446-7272
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Popeyes Louisiana Chicken Back Door Pizza & More Steak ‘n Shake 3530 N. Vermilion Street 1000 N. Bowman Avenue 408 S. Gilbert Street Danville • 217-213-5595 Danville • 217-442-9004 Danville • 217-443-1092 Steak ‘n Shake Godfather’s Pizza Subway 100 S. Gilbert Street 3201 N. Vermilion Street 616 S. Bowman Avenue Danville • 217-443-5340 Danville • 217-442-7072 Danville • 217-446-8167 Gross’ Burgers Taco Bell Subway 25 Henderson Street 501 S. Gilbert Street 2713 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-442-8848 Danville • 217-442-6721 Danville • 217-442-7827 Firehouse in Danville GEORGETOWN Taco Bell 610 E. Main Street McDonald’s 2714 N. Vermilion Street Danville • 217-446-9599 502 N. Main Street Danville • 217-446-2397 Long John Silver’s Georgetown • 217-662-6122 Wendy’s 306 S. Gilbert Street HOOPESTON Danville • 217-442-3211 2501 N. Vermilion Street Subway Danville • 217-442-5980 McDonald’s 105 N. Main Street 109 S. Gilbert Street Georgetown • 217-662-6300 OTHER AREAS Danville • 217-446-4084 Hoopeston Arby’s Pizza Hut McDonald’s 143 S. Gilbert Street 133 S. Gilbert Street 824 S. Dixie Highway Danville • 217-446-2636 Danville • 217-443-6400 Hoopeston • 217-283-9333
LEE’S FAMOUS FOR CHICKEN Lee’s Chicken is always fresh, honey dipped, hand breaded and pressure cooked to mouth watering perfection. Legendary Pizza & So Much More!
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Subway County Market Café & 912 S. Dixie Highway Coffee Bar SPECIALITY Hoopeston • 217-283-7300 1628 Georgetown Road Tilton • 217-443-3209 OAKWOOD & SEASONAL McDonald’s Mike’s Grill DOWNTOWN DISTRICT 499 N. Oakwood Street 2006 Georgetown Road Tilton • 217-446-6605 Dairy Queen Oakwood • 217-354-4205 1203 E. Main Street Subway WESTVILLE Danville • 217-442-0235 502 N. Oakwood Street Dairy Queen Lovin Cup Food Truck Oakwood • 217-354-4655 1130 N. State Street 103 N. Vermillion Street TILTON Westville • 217-267-2897 Danville • 217-519-5334 Burger King Subway Royal Donut 1629 Georgetown Road 202 S. State Street 911 N. Vermillion Street Tilton • 217-431-2715 Westville • 217-267-7144 Danville • 217-443-1441
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The Slotted Spoon BISMARCK OAKWOOD 212 W. Fairchild Street Andi Mae’s Ice Cream Obie’s Artic Chill Danville • 217-213-5596 102 S. Oakwood Street Prepares family-sized meals for Shoppe 17143 E. 2750 N. Road Oakwood • 217-354-4412 pickup only Bismarck • 217-497-4034 RETAIL DISTRICT Park Bistro CATLIN Kickapoo State Park Custard Cup 10906 Kickapoo Park Road 2507 N. Vermillion Street High on the Hog Oakwood • 217-898-1013 Danville • 217-443-0221 102 Commercial Street Catlin • 217-497-0951 TILTON Mad Goat Coffee (North) Mike’s Chill 2601 N. Vermillion Street GEORGETOWN 2006 Georgetown Road Danville • 217-516-8909 The Red Shed on Lickskillet Tilton • 217-431-5547 OTHER AREAS 1800 East Road Georgetown • 217-662-8865 Dairy Barn (Seasonal – Open End of March 103 N. North Street (Hillery) to mid Nov) Danville • 217-474-0779 Thur, Fri & Sat Only Mad Goat Coffee (South) HOOPESTON 701 S. Gilbert Street Danville • 217-213-5395 Café Delights 417 Market Street Hoopeston • 217-283-5566
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PLACES TO STAY | visitdanvillearea.com 57 PLACES TO STAY Bed & Breakfasts The Has Bin Guest House Yorkshire Bed and Breakfast 2 S. Chicago St. 1664 N. Vermilion Street Alvin, IL 61811 Danville, IL 217-304-0108 217-442-4590 www.thehasbinguesthouse.com www.theyorkshirebandb.com Sleepy Creek Bed & Winery 8254 E. 1425 North Road Fairmount, IL 61841 217-733-0330 www.sleepycreekvineyards.com Hotels & Motels Days Hotel & Conference Center Regency Inn - Best Western 217-443-6600 217-446-2111 800-329-7466 800-973-8376 77 N. Gilbert Street • Danville 360 Eastgate Drive • Danville Exit #215 off I-74 Exit #220 off I-74 103 units, CC, R, L, outdoor pool, 42 units, CC, indoor pool restaurant, bar www.bestwestern.com www.daysinn.com Riverside Inn - Best Western Hampton Inn & Suites 217-431-0020 217-442-3300 800-528-1234 800-HAMPTON 57 S. Gilbert Street • Danville 370 Eastgate Drive • Danville Exit #215 off I-74 Exit #220 off I-74 42 units, CC, outdoor pool 72 units, indoor pool, fitness center, CC www.bestwestern.com www.hamptoninn.com Sleep Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express & Suites 217-442-6600 217-442-2500 361 Lynch Drive • Danville 800-HOLIDAY Exit #220 off I-74 310 Eastgate Drive • Danville Free breakfast buffet, Exit #220 off I-74 CC, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, 72 units, indoor pool, fitness center, CC exercise room, business center www.hiexpress.com www.sleepinn.com/hotel//IL195 Quality Inn & Suites Super 8 217-443-8004 217-443-4499 877-4CHOICE 800-800-8000 383 Lynch Drive • Danville 377 Lynch Drive • Danville Exit #220 off I-74 Exit #220 off I-74 56 units, CC, indoor pool, hot tub 49 units, CC www.choicehotels.com www.super8.com Red Roof Inn TownePlace Suites 217-443-3388 by Marriott 800-REDROOF 217-504-0126 389 Lynch Drive • Danville 330 Eastgate Drive • Danville Exit #220 off I-74 Exit #220 off I-74 www.redroof.com 80 suite units, free breakfast,CC, fitness center, indoor pool, business center www.towneplacesuites.com
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HOTEL/MOTEL AMENITY GUIDE NUMBER HOTEL/MOTEL OF ROOMS AMENITIES DAYS INN & CONFERENCE CENTER 103 HAMPTON INN AND SUITES 72 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 72 QUALITY INN & SUITES 56 REGENCY INN- BEST WESTERN 42 RED ROOF INN 56 RIVERSIDE INN - BEST WESTERN 42 SLEEP INN & SUITES 76
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Best Western Regency Inn 360 Eastgate Drive • Exit 220 • Danville, IL 61834 (217) 446-2111
Come see our Newly Remodeled Facilty with a renovated pool and hot tub for your ultimate relaxation! We have the perfect space to accomodate your traveling needs! We have a unique outdoor Gazebo that is the perfect place for outdoor BBQ’s and relaxation! PLACES TO STAY | visitdanvillearea.com 61 PLACES TO STAY Newly Renovated Professional Service, Exceptional Value Trip Advisor #1 Rated
• FREE Breakfast Buffet • 100% Smoke Free/Pet • FREE WI-FI Friendly • AAA/AARP Rates • Exercise Room/Guest • Heated Indoor Pool Laundry • Deluxe Suites & • Fridge, Microwave & Whirlpool Suites Coffeemakers in all rooms
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Riverside Inn • Hot Breakfast • Near Downtown • Outdoor Pool • High Speed Internet • Eco-Friendly • No Pets Allowed
57 S. Gilbert St., Danville, IL 61832 217-431-0020
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VERMILION COUNTY, ILLINOIS A bustling river town was the dream of Dan Danville has had them all. Today, nestled Beckwith when he first came to Vermilion within the area of natural beauty and abundant County. Beckwith donated twenty acres of the resources, Danville still has a lot to offer those first eighty and platted the town into lots north who follow in the paths of the first settlers. and south of Main Street, and east and west of Vermilion County was established January 18, Vermilion. 1826 and comprises 898 square miles. Danville Amidst the chants of auctioneer Harvey is the county seat. Vermilion County is served Luddington, on a warm morning on April 10, by a number of commercial rail routes, as well 1827, the town of Danville was born. The as Interstate 74 and the Vermilion County new county seat was established, and brave Regional Airport. entrepreneurs attend the sale and settlement of the first forty-two lots. Coal mining, railroading, and manufacturing,
City of Danville 17 W. Main Street • Danville 217-431-2400 www.cityofdanville.org Vermilion County Administration Building 201 N. Vermilion Street, Danville 217-554-6000 www.co.vermilion.il.us Rita B. Garman Vermilion County Courthouse 4 N. Vermilion Street • Danville 217-554-7700 www.co.vermilion.il.us
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TOURISM Danville Area Convention & Visitors’ Bureau 100 W. Main Street, Suite 146 • Danville 217-442-2096 800-383-4386 www.visitdanvillearea.com
BUSINESS LIBRARY Vermilion Advantage Danville Public Library 15 N. Walnut Street • Danville 319 N. Vermilion St. • Danville 217-442-6201 Danville, IL www.vermilionadvantage.com 217-477-5220 www.danville.lib.il.us EDUCATION District 118 MEDICAL CENTERS Administrative Office Carle – Danville on Fairchild 110 E. Williams Street • Danville 311 W. Fairchild • Danville 217-444-1000 217-431-7600 www.carle.org Schlarman Academy • Convenient Care 217-431-7888 2112 N. Vermilion • Danville Mon – Fri: 8am-8pm 217-442-2725 Sat: 8am-noon HOUSING & REAL ESTATE Carle – Danville on Vermilion Danville Area Board of Realtors 2300 N. Vermilion Street • Danville 15 Ridgeview • Danville 217-431-1200 217-443-2170 www.carle.org
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MEDICAL CARE (CONTINUED) Christie Clinic – Danville on Logan 800 N. Logan Avenue #105 • Danville VA Illiana Health Care 217-431-6330 1900 E. Main Street • Danville www.christieclinic.com 217-554-3000 www.danville.va.gov Christie Clinic – Danville on Vermilion 3545 N. Vermilion Street • Danville POST OFFICE 217-442-8611 US Post Office www.christieclinic.com 303 N. Hazel St. • Danville • Convenient Care 217-366-8130 Danville, IL Danville: Mon – Fri: 8am-8pm 217-446-9440 Sat: 8am-8pm Sun: Closed (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com OSF Medical Group 707 N. Logan Avenue • Danville 217-446-6410 www.www.osfhealthcare.org • OSF PromptCare 217-477-4707 Mon-Sat: 8am-7pm Sunday: 8am-6pm Open Holidays: 8am-5pm (Except Thanksgiving & Christmas) OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center (Emergency Department) 812 N. Logan Avenue • Danville 217-443-5000 www.osfhealthcare.org
CHRISTIE CLINIC IN DANVILLE ON LOGAN 800 North Logan Avenue 217.431.6330 YOUR • Dermatology • Urology COMMUNITY CARE • Dietitian • Vein & Vascular • OB/GYN 366.1255 When you NEED us. CHRISTIE CLINIC IN DANVILLE We are HERE. ON VERMILION 3545 North Vermilion Street Caring for patients is who 217.442.8611 we are and what we do. • Convenient Care • Pain Management Christie Clinic is proud to • Family Medicine and Rehabilitation serve Danville with accessible, • Laboratory • Physical Therapy quality medical care for you • Orthopedics • Radiology • Sports Medicine and your family.
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Allerton 108 N. Vermilion Allerton, IL 61810 217-834-3486 Alvin PO Box 140 Alvin, IL 61811 217-765-3669 Belgium 17 Orlea St. Westville, IL 61833 217-446-6241 Bismarck 204 S. Chicago Bismarck, IL 61814 217-759-7984 Catlin PO Box 627 Catlin, IL 61817 217-427-2131 Danville 17 W. Main St. Danville, IL 61832 217-431-2400 Fairmount PO Box 183 Fairmount, IL 61841 217-733-2388 Fithian PO Box 22 Fithian, IL 61844 217-548-2497 Georgetown 208 S. Walnut Georgetown, IL 61846 217-662-2525 Henning PO Box 1 Henning, IL 61848 217-304-6887 Hoopeston 301 W. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942 217-283-5833 Indianola PO Box 26 Indianola, IL 61850 217-284-3282 Muncie PO Box 51 Muncie, IL 61857 217-260-0713 Oakwood PO Box 184 Oakwood, IL 61858 217-354-4255 Potomac 103 Downing Dr. Potomac, IL 61865 217-987-6900 Rankin PO Box 177 Rankin, IL 60960 217-397-2280 Ridge Farm 8 W. Owen Ridge Farm, IL 60870 217-247-2239 Rossville 120 E. Attica Rossville, IL 60963 217-748-6914 Sidell Box 407 Sidell, IL 60876 217-288-9251 Tilton 1001 Tilton Road Tilton, IL 61833 217-477-0800 Westville 201 N. State Westville, IL 61883 217-267-2507
CITY/COUNTY | visitdanvillearea.com 69 VERMILION ADVANTAGE
VERMILION COUNTY Population: 80,000
15 N. Walnut St., Danville DANVILLE 217-442-6201 | (800) 373-6201 County Seat, Fax: (217) 442-6228 Population: 30,000 www.vermilionadvantage.com FACTS: Cost of living 10% less than the national average Affordable housing ECONOMIC Diverse Economy DEVELOPMENT Mix of highly successful entrepreneurs, services, national & international manufacturers, transportation and distribution specialists WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT • Job Board Education • Education and Childcare & Pre-K, 24 elementary schools, 12 high • Training Resources schools, public and faith based. • Career Awareness Higher education Danville Area Community College COUNCILS Lakeview School of Nursing • Human Resources • Safety Council Healthcare • Mayor’s Council Carle Physicians Group • Inter-Governmental Christie Clinic Planning Council Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center VA Illiana Health Care OSF HealthCare
70 VERMILION ADVANTAGE | visitdanvillearea.com Fiberteq, LLC is a world class manufacturing organization that produces high quality wet- formed fiberglass mat for use in roofing and other commercial applications. www.fiberteq.com 3650 Southgate Drive | Danville, IL 61834
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Growing in Vermilion County since 1946.
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