Debra’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
This is where the property is located. It is rather spread out from neighbors, creating a very peaceful environment. However, gunshots may be heard off in distance. It is located in a rather rural area. And during hunting season they may be more frequent. Make sure to where neon orange during these times.
Alton
This is where the property is located. It is rather spread out from neighbors, creating a very peaceful environment. However, gunshots may be heard off in distance. It is located in a rather rural area. And during hunting season they may be more frequent. Make sure to where neon orange during these times.
A Historic area with lots of museums, recreational activities, and shopping to enjoy.
8 locals recommend
Danville
A Historic area with lots of museums, recreational activities, and shopping to enjoy.
Food scene
Cotton at Riverside Mill
109 Bridge StDelicious food.
Moon River Thai Bistro
627 N Main StAbsolutely delicious food for a more unique taste.
Joe & Mimma's Italian Restaurant
3336 Riverside DrAbsolutely delicious Italian food.
Aunt Millie's
249 Broad StreetSuper Close and Outstanding Pizza.
Shopping
A great place to shop for antiques. 3 floors full of beautiful and well-priced items.
Lou's Antique Mall
120 Arnett BoulevardA great place to shop for antiques. 3 floors full of beautiful and well-priced items.
Danville Mall
325 Piedmont DrBest place to pop in for some local shopping.
Easy trip if in Danville to add a little light candle shopping to the experience. If you buy two of anything, everything you buy is 50% off and if you are ok with Slightly imperfect, they have those same scents for 75% off retail. It's fun to sniff you're way around and can be in and out in 30min or less.
Woodwick Outlet Candle Store
200 Toy LnEasy trip if in Danville to add a little light candle shopping to the experience. If you buy two of anything, everything you buy is 50% off and if you are ok with Slightly imperfect, they have those same scents for 75% off retail. It's fun to sniff you're way around and can be in and out in 30min or less.
museum
A very interesting and beautiful former home and amazing staff to guide you through an amazing tour.
14 locals recommend
Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
975 Main StA very interesting and beautiful former home and amazing staff to guide you through an amazing tour.
Sightseeing
Riverwalk Trail
Riverwalk TrailThe Riverwalk Trail is a beautiful path for walking or biking.
Recreational Activity
Hyco Lake is a great aquatic center only around 10 minutes from the property in Semora, NC It features a man-made beach area and swimming, boating permits, rentals, camping, and entertainment/education for children.
7 locals recommend
Hyco Lake
Hyco Lake is a great aquatic center only around 10 minutes from the property in Semora, NC It features a man-made beach area and swimming, boating permits, rentals, camping, and entertainment/education for children.
John H. Kerr Reservoir
Great for all boating activities, camping, etc.
A great place to watch professional/amateur automobile or motorcycle events.
30 locals recommend
VIRginia International Raceway
1245 Pine Tree RdA great place to watch professional/amateur automobile or motorcycle events.
City advice
Travelling with kids
Lots of Museums to visit in Danville
If bringing kids to the property make sure you are watching them well because there are dangerous equipment around the property and surrounding forests. However, there is lots of kid-friendly activities to do in Danville, VA.
What to pack
Bug Spray, water, sunscreen, and long clothes.
The majority of the year, especially in summer, there are lots of bugs-so where lots of bugs spray. The humidity is rather high so make sure you have water. And when on the property, if going into the forest or grass where long clothes, socks, and proper walking shoes to avoid injuries, ticks, or chiggers.
Getting around
Either on car, biking, or walking
When you're on the property or in the city of Danville, the main transportation will be personal vehicles, bikes, or walking.