'''Danville''' [http://www.danvillecvb.com] 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.
Get in
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.
Get around
Danville is best seen by car, though it is possible 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 car as well.
See
'''Vermilion County Museum'''
'''Danville War Museum''', [http://www.vcwm.org].
'''Kennekuk Cove County Park'''
'''Kickapoo State Park'''
Do
Buy
Eat
Danville has two Royal Donut locations, one of which is 24 hours, serving fresh donuts and pastries.
Drink
Sleep
'''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 Rd (Exit 220), approximately 1 mile west of the Indiana State Line.
Get out
'''Forest Glen Preserve''' — great rv, tent, and backcountry camping by the Vermilion River; has one 11-mile backpacking trail along the river's ridge through woods and wetlands