Attractions in Danville, Virginia

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Dan River Grand Prix 434-791-3747
2855 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540-4117
Year-round, climate controlled indoor kart racing center with batting cages, games, snacks, birthday party room, corporate meeting room, and cyber cafe. Youth and adult... more info map

Birthplace of Lady Astor 434-799-3379
117 Broad Street, Danville, VA 24541
One of Danville's premier historic sites is the birthplace of Nancy Langhorne, Viscountess Astor, the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons. Her sister,... more info map
Chrismon Tree 434-792-5795
314 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
Located at the Ascension Lutheran Church
This huge evergreen is decorated with exquisite handmade symbols depicting the life of Jesus. These symbols, known as Chrismons, are handcrafted with pearls and gold... more info map
Wreck of Old 97 434-793-5422
Located on Highway 58
On September 27, 1903, a Southern Express train crashed in Danville killing nine persons and injuring seven. The event inspired the famous ballad of the same name and a... more info map

American Armoured Foundation Tank Museum 434-834-5323
3401 U.S. Highway 29, Danville, VA 24540
Journey through the pages of military history and prepare yourself for an awesome adventure that both young and old will enjoy. The most extensive international... more info map
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History 434-793-5644
975 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
This 1857 Italian Villa house is best known as the Last Capitol of The Confederacy and is the place where Jefferson Davis resided during the final week of the Civil War.... more info map
Estelle H. Womack Museum of Natural History 434-797-2222
1008 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
Located at Danville Community College Campus
An excellent collection of mounted animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects, as well as Indian artifacts, fossils and minerals, are housed at this 5,000 square... more info map

Ballou Park 434-799-5200
Located on West Main Street
A scenic retreat in the heart of the city, this wooded 97 acre park includes picnic facilities, a children's playground, tennis courts, nature trails, and softball... more info map
Butterfly Station and Garden 434-791-5160
677 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24540
Find out which caterpillar host plants attract which butterfly species and explore the best methods of attracting butterflies to your yard while at this beautiful... more info map
Dan Daniel Memorial Park 434-799-5200
Located on River Point Drive
The American Legion Post 325 Memorial Stadium, which is the home of Danville Braves minor league team, is located at this riverfront park which also includes picnic... more info map

Danville Science Center 434-791-5160
677 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24540
Discover the secrets of how things work and explore the impact of science on your life while at this hands-on science center that offers many activities such as building... more info map