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Danville, VA is a small city in the South with a rich and vibrant history. Located on the Dan River, it is known for its picturesque across river views. There are several historic museums, antique stores, restaurants, and shops to explore in town. The Barter Theater is another great reason to visit Danville with its frequent performances and musicals. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby rivers for paddling or fishing as well as many other trails for hiking and biking. Visitors to Danville can also find plenty of special events throughout the year.
Overall, reviews of Danville are largely positive among both locals and visitors alike. People appreciate the city's mix of culture and art along with its history-rich museums and architectural sites. The city's natural beauty comes up often in reviews, with many people citing how peaceful it is to take in the views from one of Danville’s many parks or along the river. Additionally, reviews tend to be positive about the town's safety due to its low crime rate and friendly atmosphere. For all these reasons, it’s easy to see why Danville has such a good reputation!
based on 8 ReviewsGet to know Danville with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Danville
Wonderful Place to raise a family - 4/26/2017
I have lived in Danville all of my life(almost 30 years). This town has been through some ups and downs but as I get older, I have realized how great of a town that Danville is. Everybody knows everybody. Recently my employer opened a new office in the heart of the River District in Downtown Danville and I LOVE working in the heart of the city. We are within walking distance to all of the little shops and locally owned businesses. I love the way that everyone is joining together to rebuild Downtown Danville and improve the city all together.
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the faster paced and busier places are elsewhere - 7/17/2015
Danville is in a state of revival. Its beautiful river and numerous parks, its quiet walks and enviable sunsets are but a few of the natural amenities the city offers. Artists are appreciated here; they're often asked to speak. History is abundant here in a fascinating and vital way. Cultural activities are enhanced by the proximity of bigger cities less than 75 minutes
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A mismanaged and miserable city - 4/5/2015
In my opinion, all of Danville's problems are rooted in their poorly managed government infrastructure. I have been here for 3 months and the entire time I've been here, the water has been largely undrinkable because of the presence of algae that causes a foul taste and odor and a cloudy white appearance. Danville has done little to resolve the problem. In addition, I was surprised when my first month's utility bill was $330 for an 800sqft apartment that I kept at 60 degrees in the winter and was rarely ever home in. When I spoke outraged to my coworkers about this, thry confirmed that that is actually the norm and that Danville utilities overcharges everyone. The downtown area is decrepit because the city does little to entice business growth. The landlords feel free to abuse you because the decent housing market is thin. If you're used to shared services like libraries, clean water, and a government you can trust, stay away from Danville.
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This is why i would like to relocate - 10/3/2012
I been liveing in danville all my life and i want something differnt for my self and my daughter. Danville is not really a bad place to live it's just not much to do like bigger cities. All so the crime rate tryed to go up some. It's more of a place for older settle down people. I would like to move to columbia sc because i herd great things about it,but i herd bad things to. I hope someone can give me there opinion on a good area to relocate and a good school for my daughter i sure can use a good opinion. I don't wont to live around lots of crime and lots of problems please help me choice. And let me know how the jobs are thanks.
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Inexpensive - 12/31/2009
Having lived here with my parents since 1989, I have seen positive changes. First according to my parents, this is the lowest cost area they have lived in (Having lived in Southern Maryland, Hampton Roads, Cincinnati) This is the last capital of the Confederacy and at times a few do not think the war is over. There are allot of churches, two colleges, well kept infrastructure and pretty good schools. We are close to Raleigh, Greensboro NC, Roanoke, Lynchburg VA. The coast is four hours to the east and skiing 1.5 hours to the north. Come
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Sounds great! - 3/19/2009
Justin, sounds like the perfect place to live! Conservative, absolute values, Bible believing community. I've visited Danville twice and one thing Justin failed to mention was the beauty of this town. A mall, parks and recreation with an active plan of events, a multitude of churches for all denominations, and a minor league baseball team. And the cost of living is well below the national average. Life is what you make it and Danville has all that anyone could possibly need to fulfill the American
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Not the ideal place for me.. - 1/2/2008
Danville Virginia is an okay place to settle if you are white, make at least 40k/yr and want to live in a small quiet city where not much goes on. I am all of the above with the exception of the last. It's no secret that small souther cities/town tend to be more conservative and old-fashioned; Danville is no exception, and I want no part of it. In my opinion, it is not an ideal place to start a family due to the prejudism and close mindedness of the people that live here.
Don't get me wrong, some of the nicest people you will ever meet live in Danville. But as a whole, Danville is not very tolerant to people of different races, sexual orientations, or people who just have different views and opions on
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