Things to do in Martinsville
Dinosaurs on Parade
Martinsville's version of Jurassic Park. Creatively painted by area artists, a herd of 3-dimensional, 4' X 8' fiberglass dinosaurs will be prominently displayed in the area's largest outdoor art exhibit. Spectators will enjoy following the Dino Tracks Map by either a walking or driving tour. Area merchants will offer various discounts to make this funtastical experience even better. Located at Uptown Martinsville Call 866-632-3378 for more information.
Gray Lady
This historic home on Church Street is listed in the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places. Home to a real estate business, this beautiful landmark offers an open-door policy during business hours. Call 540-632-3463 for more information.
Church Street, Martinsville, VA
Historic Henry County Courthouse
Located on the square in Uptown Martinsville, the courthouse was reconstructed around 1824 after the original, built in 1792, was destroyed by fire. Call 540-632-6401 for more information.
Main Street, Martinsville, VA
Martinsville Astros
Summer baseball at its best! Martinsville is proud of its Rookie League affiliate of the Houston Astros. Home games are held during the summer season at beautiful Hooker Field. Call 276-666-2000 for more information.
Chatham Road and Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway, founded by H. Clay Earles a year before NASCAR was formed, was one of the earliest tracks in America that's still part of the Winston Cup series. In those days, the track was a red dirt oval, with seating for a scant 6,000 folks. Now the Speedway is one of the most popular spots on the Winston Cup tour, with the 86,000-seat track sold out for two Cup races every year. Call 276-956-3151 for more information.
Philpott Lake
Philpott is a 2888-acre U. S. Army Corps of Engineers lake nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills. It boasts over 100 miles of shoreline surrounded by 65,000 acres of public lands. Boating, fishing, hunting, water skiing, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking and wildlife watching are popular. Powerhouse tours are offered on a varying schedule. Call 540-629-2703 for more information.
1058 Philpott Dam Road, Martinsville, VA
Piedmont Arts Association
Piedmont Arts offers varied performing arts series that have included such variety as the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, and Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble. State of the art galleries displays exhibits from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, regional and local artists Call 540-632-5498 for more information.
215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA
Virginia Museum of Natural History
The official museum of natural history in the Commonwealth of Virginia, it houses fascinating displays of dinosaurs, Virginia animals, fossils, archaeology, rocks and shell life. Permanent exhibits include the Age of Reptiles Hall featuring an animatronics triceratops replica, Nature Nook with hands-on activities for youngsters, Rock Hall of Fame exhibiting Virginia's geologic treasures, and Virginia Mammal Hall featuring a giant sloth replica. Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sundays 1 pm - 5 pm. Call 276-666-8600 for more information.
1001 Douglas Avenue, Martinsville, VA