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Meet in the ‘Heart of Southern Virginia’
From history buffs to nature lovers and motorsports fans, Danville is an ideal spot to unwind and get away from it all. For visitors interested in exploring the city’s rich history, Danville includes several historic cemeteries to explore that contain graves of Civil War soldiers, the Civil War Prison No. 6, which at one time housed 7,000 Union prisoners, and the Sutherlin Mansion, which was occupied by Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the final week of the Confederacy’s existence. In addition, historic areas of Danville offer well-kept examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture, which includes Millionaires’ Row, built by the tobacco and textile barons of the 19th century.
Danville’s location along the Dan River gives nature enthusiasts plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, running and biking. The city is also located close to a variety of motorsport racing facilities, featuring NASCAR, European Style, MotorCross and American Hometown Track.
Danville is conveniently located at the intersection of Routes 29 and 58. The city has more than 1,000 guest rooms available that can handle meeting guests.
Danville Tourism Division
125 Floyd St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-4636
http://www.visitdanville.com
Contact: Rosalee Maxwell,
Director of Tourism
The Institute Conference Center at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
150 Slayton Ave.
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 766-6700
http://www.ialr.org/icc
Contact: Leslie Dobbins, director of Institute Conference Center
(434) 766-6722
The Institute Conference Center at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research offers a fully equipped, high-tech conference center set in the countryside away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. The ICC has been certified by the International Association of Conference Centers, which sets standards on everything from conference technology to ergonomic chairs and lighting and sound capabilities. The ICC’s technologies include satellite television, plasma-screen televisions, videoconferencing capabilities, wireless microphones, teleconferencing, SMART boards and mediasite recording, allowing presentations to be recorded or streamed live on the Web.
The ICC is the premiere meeting facility in Southern Virginia, offering flexible space that can meet the needs of large trade shows or small boardroom meetings. The center includes 20,000 square feet of meeting space, featuring an 8,400-square-foot Great Hall, a 135-seat tiered auditorium and a beautiful glass atrium for receptions, that includes nine plasma-screen televisions along the wall.
The meeting planning staff ensures that events run smoothly and can organize group outings to local attractions. The ICC also offers an award-winning culinary staff that can prepare a variety of impressive menus.
Room Report
Danville offers more than 1,000 guest rooms at facilities ranging from hotels to bed and breakfasts.
Airport
The Danville Regional Airport is located at the intersection of Routes 58 and 29 and is designated as a general aviation airport.