Birthplace of Lady Astor 117 Broad Street, Danville, VA 24541, 434-799-3379, 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, Irene, also born here, married the artist Charles Dana Gibson who immortalized his wife as the Gibson Girl, the international fashion ideal. 

Chrismon Tree 314 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541, Located at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 434-792-5795, 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 beads. Ascension Lutheran Church is the birthplace of this custom, now practiced by churches around the world. 

Wreck of Old 97 Located on Highway 58, 434-793-5422, 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 historical marker is located at this site.

American Armoured Foundation Tank Museum 3401 U.S. Highway 29, Danville, VA 24540, 434-834-5323, 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 collection of Tank and Cavalry artifacts, dating from 1509 to the present, to be found in the world can be found at this museum.  more... 

Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History 975 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541, 434-793-5644, 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. It was here that Davis and his Confederate government received word that Lee had surrendered at nearby Appomattox. This house museum now offers historical displays and revolving art exhibits and a gift shop is on site. more... 

Estelle H. Womack Museum of Natural History 1008 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541, Located at Danville Community College Campus, 434-797-2222, 800-560-4291, 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 foot museum which also contains twelve dioramas housing part of the bird collection in their natural habitat. more... 

Ballou Park Located on West Main Street, 434-799-5200, 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 fields.

Butterfly Station and Garden 677 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24540, 434-791-5160, 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 butterfly garden. 

Dan Daniel Memorial Park Located on River Point Drive, 434-799-5200, 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 sites and shelters, walking and biking trails, and soccer fields.

Danville Science Center 677 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24540, 434-791-5160, 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 a crystal, making music in the outdoor sound exhibit, enjoying interactive exhibits in light, vision, and earth science, and visiting exhibits on topics including biology, ecology, and natural history. more...