Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Danville, KY Now Available on the App Store

Visitors to the Danville/Boyle County area can now discover why “it’s better here” with a few flicks of the finger.  Red Pixel Studios and Danville/Boyle County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today that the Danville, KY App is now available for free on the App Store. A product of Red Pixel Studios’ RPS | infoApp solution, the Danville, KY App enables users to get information about Danville and Boyle County using their Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Boyle County's rich heritage attracts many visitors throughout the year. Come and see the first post office west of the Allegheny Mountains at Constitution Square. Tour the home of a courageous physician who, at this site, performed the world's first successful abdominal surgery. Experience the seemingly pristine countryside at Perryville, where one of the fiercest battles of the Civil War was fought. Drive through Kentucky's unique Knob lands to Penn's Store, listed as the oldest country store in America still in operation by the same family. Visit award-winning downtown Danville with its wonderful shops and beautifully painted buildings.

If you're looking for a unique combination of engaging history, captivating entertainment and small-town Southern charm, then you'll find what you've been looking for in Danville-Boyle County!

The Danville, KY App features:

• Announcements delivered via Apple Push Notification Service
• Events and festivals schedules
• Attractions directory
• Accommodations directory
• Dining directory
• Specialty shopping directory
• News from Danville/Boyle County
• Location & driving directions

“We are pleased that Danville/Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau picked RPS | infoApp as their solution for getting the Danville, KY App on iPhones and iPads,” said Eric Kyle, president, Red Pixel Studios. “We’re also excited about the opportunity to enhance Danville tourism efforts and attract visitors to this beautiful and historic area of the Commonwealth.”

Adam Johnson, Executive Director of the Danville/Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau, sees this App as a massive opportunity for tourists and residents alike.

“Whether a visitor or local, we hope the App will be another tool to get the word out about all there is to do and see in our community,” said Johnson.

The RPS | infoApp solution extends your marketing reach by providing you with your own custom-branded App for the popular Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Give your customers information about your organization and up-to-the-minute news through the convenience of their Apple mobile device.

http://itunes.com/apps/danvilleky