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RETIRE IN DANVILLE
Those who are looking to retire in a city with a small-town feel and the amenities of a big city will find Danville to be an ideal place. Retirees can take a stroll along Danville’s Riverwalk Trail, enjoy a concert at the Carrington Pavilion or visit one of the city’s many museums. If you enjoy photography or painting, you will find the mountains east of the city to be picture perfect. Often referred to as the “City of Churches” due to its abundant and architecturally varied religious buildings, Danville has a nickname that speaks to its deeply rooted community spirit. There’s always something to explore.
Plenty of Americans finish long workdays and weeks dreaming about where they’ll retire and what kind of life they’ll have during their golden years. If you’re researching retirement location options, it’s important to bear in mind factors like proximity to family, but also the affordability and quality of life. A January 2023 study ranked the state of VIRGINIA as the single best American state to retire in based on multiple important senior living criteria.
LOW COST OF LIVING
Danville, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.8% lower than the U.S. average. Not only that, Virginia does not tax social security benefits, and it even allows you to deduct federal social security taxes when you file at the state level.
MILD CLIMATE AND DIVERSE LANDSCAPES
Virginia’s temperatures don’t typically dip below the mid- to upper 30s in the winter or rise above the upper 80s in the summer, so you won’t have to cope with extreme cold or heat. The state features stunning mountains, valleys, rivers, bays, and ocean beaches, so you’re never far from fresh and breathtaking scenery.
THRIVING HEALTH SECTOR
The Danville region is blessed with an array of hospitals and primary care facilities in a rural setting, but in the middle of some of the best university research hospitals in the world. Medical care and healthy living are an important aspect of the quality of life in our region. Award winning physicians and medical centers make enrich the health and longevity of our citizens. Natural and organic foods from our farms, bakeries, and markets provide good healthy choices, and exercise and recreation opportunities enhance our ability to live healthy. Specialized services and care for medical or health concerns are readily available, and emergency support to the most remote of locations is a primary concern in the creation of all of our recreation and sporting activities – building in a comfort for our citizens.
DANVILLE’S HISTORY
Danville has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. Its location on the Richmond and Danville Railroad made it an important hub for the tobacco industry and a Confederate stronghold during the American Civil War. It was also a pivotal location in the Civil Rights Movement. While facing economic challenges, Danville has diversified its economy and preserved its heritage through museums and cultural events, making it a city with a diverse and significant historical narrative. You’ll find historic sites, museums, and beautiful architecture that reflect its storied past. Some of these historic sites include Sutherlin Mansion, the Danville Historic District, and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.
DAN DANIEL MEMORIAL PARK
Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the outdoor activities in Danville. The city boasts beautiful parks, including the scenic Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Dan Daniel Memorial Park is a 170-acre haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families. It offers scenic beauty along the Dan River, hiking trails, fishing spots, picnic areas, playgrounds, athletic facilities, wildlife watching, and occasional events. It also creates a dog-friendly and peaceful environment, making it a versatile destination for nature lovers and those seeking outdoor recreation.
Danville offers close proximity to a range of attractions that include mountains, beaches, and big cities in both Virginia and North Carolina, but this growing community also offers plenty of fun and culture for those who want to stay home. Danville provides residents with a location that’s close to major cities like Roanoke, Lynchburg, Greensboro, Durham, and Raleigh, while still maintaining its small-town charm.
Danville and Pittsylvania County offer scenic farmers markets and historic mainstreet communities, traditional and one-of-a-kind museums, internationally recognized competitions and award-winning trails and waterways. It is quickly becoming a hotbed of culture in southern Virginia, as it plays host to music fans, art enthusiasts, theater buffs, and cinema-goers of all ages. Be it the Carrington Pavilion summer concert series, the Danville Symphony Orchestra, an art series at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts, or a theater production for children, Danville can fill all your cultural needs.
The nearly 12-mile paved Riverwalk Trail, also called the “Riverwalk on the Dan,” is part of Danville’s expanding network of trails. This scenic pathway along the Dan River connects industry, beautiful parks, and natural areas. The Riverwalk Trail travels through some of the most historic Civil War regions of southern Virginia. Throughout the war, Danville functioned as a staging area for many battles. Some of its old tobacco warehouses were turned into prisons, and the city was the last capital of the Confederate States of America after Richmond was captured by the Union army.
While auto racing is the region’s top draw, other attractions include the Virginia Museum of Natural History, with dinosaur and prehistoric whale fossils; the AAF Tank Museum, which has more than 120 armored tanks and artillery pieces on exhibit; Danville Science Center; and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History.
Vandola Crescent offers a unique opportunity to live in a well-thought-out, active adult community that boasts fantastic amenities, no maintenance, and quality-built one-level living villa homes that would surely convince you to
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