Dansville is a part of the Genesee Valley area of New York known for its rural beauty and thriving business community. Major attractions include the nearby Letchworth State Park, aka 'The Grand Canyon of the East' and Stony Brook State Park. Each year in the fall season there is the New York State Festival of Balloons. Among the biggest companies in Dansville are Genesee Equipment Company, Inc., and LMC Industrial Contractors. The biggest schools here are Dansville Central School and Genesee Community College. One of the best places to visit when you are in Dansville is Brae Burn Golf Course. Famous persons who have resided in Dansville include Clara Barton and Millard Fillmore.