City Description
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and well known for the Martinsville Speedway and NASCAR racing, Martinsville is equally inviting for outdoor recreation, arts, cultural events, and just plain relaxation. Put your artistic skills to the test at one of Piedmont Arts classes or enjoy the many exhibits, events and craft markets the facility offers year round. Martinsville is also home to the Virginia Museum of Natural History with exhibits on dinosaurs, geology and more. The sports enthusiasts will enjoy NASCAR, motocross, dirt track action and other races, plus many local sports teams and close distance to collegiate sporting events at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. Enjoy an affordable cost of living in an exciting locale with easy access to cities like Winston-Salem, Lynchburg and Richmond.
