The small city of Martinsville and nearby Collinsville sit in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a little more than an hour south of Roanoke and a little more than an hour north of Greensboro, NC.
The area's main attraction is the Martinsville Speedway, which hosts NASCAR Nextel Cup races as well as other events. Additional points of interest include the Virginia Museum of Natural History and the Martinsville Grand Prix Go Karts.
Hotels and motels in Martinsville and Collinsville are all located within 5 miles of the speedway and of downtown Martinsville.