danville visitor center 645 River Park Drive Danville, VA 24540 Open 7 days a week 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
outdoor adventure guide
table of contents Outdoor Adventures of Every Kind . . . 4 Prepare Your Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hike it. Run it. Walk it. Bike it. . . . . 8
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Places for Shoelaces . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Off The Beaten Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ready to Relax? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Get Your Feet Wet and Giggle . . . . . . . 12
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Renovations on the River . . . . . . . . 13
The Visit SoSi region has something for every kind of experience lover. Whether you choose to stay on land or head out on the water, ride four wheels or two, grab a fishing rod or a paddle, try a local wine or choose a brew, you will be sure to find a grand adventure during your visit to Danville and Pittsylvania County, VA. Around here, there are countless ways to keep yourself entertained. Use this guide to help you plan.
The Lure of Fishing . . . . . . . . . 16
Make a Splash! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shh...You Didn’t Hear it From Us . . . . 17 Favorite Fishing Holes . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Dog-Friendly Camping . . . . . . . . . 20 Lovely Lavender Fields . . . . . . . . 21 A Full-Service Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 A Little Taste of Something Sweet . . 24 Local Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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To Market, To Market . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fun at Funky Fleece Farm . . . . . . 28
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45 minutes from Lynchburg, VA
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1.5 hours from Raleigh, NC
Pick of the Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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1.5 hours from Roanoke, VA
Jump Start Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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2 hours from Charlotte, NC
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2.5 hours from Richmond, VA
Off-Road Delights . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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3.5 hours from Norfolk, VA
Agri-Ventures . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ready, Set, Rodeo . . . . . . . . 38 Welcome to Wayside Park . . 40 Year-Round Events . . . . . . . 45
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