AWESOME PLACE!!! I…read morehave had only had the pleasure of going to Uptown Pinball once, but I am determined to changed that this summer! This place is awesome!!! So many pinball machines and a good variety of other arcade games ranging from vintage games like Pac Man to modern games like the Walking Dead. There's also skee ball and basketball! I am in my early 20s but there are things for people of all ages to enjoy. There is even a Texas Hold'em game! This place is truly a fantastic gem of Martinsville. Friendly staff, awesome games, and plenty of fun for only $12. This place rocks!

Really nice place. There is a small error with the ski-ball games. You can get a ball stuck. I…read morethink overall this place is really nice, especially the party zone.

I was out in Martinsville Virginia at the Speedway last week for the Cookout 400 which is part of…read morethe NASCAR Cup Series. It was a work related trip of sorts and it was my first time at a NASCAR race. It won't be the last since the company I work for has three more the rest of the year (Nashville, Talladega and Daytona). I'm looking forward to it and I'll review those tracks after I visit. The track itself is one of the oldest and shortest on the circuit. It's nestled on a hilly stretch off 220 (Greensboro Rd) on the south side of town. Surprisingly it was fairly easy to get in and out of the parking lot before and after the race. The Sherriff's Deputies and Virginia State Troopers kept traffic moving. I was able to go down to Pit Row which was fantastic. I was able to see what takes place behind the scenes and it's fascinating. I literally had a blast. The food options here are akin to your typical state fair menu. Corn Dogs, Burgers, Fried Chicken, Buckets of Fries, etc etc.. They have the "famous" Martinsville hot dog. I didn't partake in any of that because my company had a suite and food was provided there. Plus, I'm on a keto based diet so all of that kind of food is a "no no" right now. Maybe next time. Overall it was a great experience. The track and stands are nice and the people were great. If you're a race fan this may be on your list of tracks to visit. Y'all will have a good time.

Went to the Spring NASCAR race. First time at this track. I have to admit - they did a great job…read morewith crowd control, traffic, etc. It was easy to get in and out and everything was well marked. The restrooms (including the portable toilets in the parking areas) were serviced frequently so they were pretty clean. They offered golf cart "ADA" rides anyone needing a lift to/from parking and the track. The vendor food was ridiculously expensive but that's no surprise. For the events - no seat was a bad one. I would definitely go to this venue again!

This was my second time visiting. The first time, I came to enjoy an outdoor concert which was a…read moreblast! This time I was able to relax in the tasting room by the stone fireplace and chat with two of the owners, Chris and Mary. The tasting room is made of two old family tobacco barns joined together with a huge wraparound porch. This place is about more than just grapes and wine. Definitely worth a ride into the country!

Beautiful vineyard and tasting house out in the Virginia countryside. They have big porches, inside…read moreseating, and a seperate event venue building with plenty of parking in the gravel lot and the grassy meadow. I sampled a wine flight that was very good -- I like dry wines. This is a real family business and very friendly.

Disclosure: My cousin and husband are friends with the owners. They took my girlfriend and I here…read moreas part of a roadtrip we were doing through NC. Our first night we camped out at the end of the field and since it's towards the end of the season we had the place to ourselves. That afternoon we tubed down the Dan River for 3 hrs. For people who love spending time in nature it was heaven! Floating down the river through beautiful woods and pastures is the perfect thing to do on a lazy Summer afternoon, especially after a long drive. There's also fishing there. That night we cooked around the fire, and made music. We were joined by the owners who are very friendly and knowledgeable about the local history, sustainability, geology, agriculture and just about anything else you might want to know. Just ask Andrew! They have bathrooms with toilets, and showers (hot water)! For anyone looking for an affordable, rustic and low key destination, I can't recommend it enough.

Been going to Jessup Mill for the last four years around July 4th and other times in the year. Each…read moretime is a great experience and every time i leave I am pleased and thankful for the mill and campground being there. The staff is great. The tubing is a blast and extremely convenient. The facilities are clean which is something everyone can appreciate. This is a gem on the Dan River that should be more popular than it is. Book online and see for yourself why this place means so much to people.

The staff is awesome. So welcoming and comfortable. The wines are wonderful and the foods is…read moredelicious. Today we had the pizza special and couldn't get enough. The panini is wonderful. And if you just want a snack with your wine, the cheese, meat or hummus plate is absolutely to die for. They are so welcoming to people bringing their own food and drinks ( obviously not alcoholic drinks, since they don't want to lose their liquor license). We will DEFINITELY be back!

The ambiance is great, you feel like you're in an Italian home but in the mountains of Virginia…read more Everyone was friendly and knowledge and often checked to see if we needed anything. Our party of 4 started with a wine tasting at the bar with a very friendly, knowledgeable pourer. Every wine was good, some better than others but all good. (It should be noted that they do not grow their own grapes due to the altitude.) After our tasting we ordered food and got bottles of glasses of wine and found a table on the covered patio as it looked as if it could rain. They were not offering their wood fired pizzas this day because of the possible bad weather which was disappointing as we were all looking forward to it but we did order some sandwiches which were pretty good. All in all a very good experience and their winery dog made it even better. Oh they also have a bocce court which was nice to see but we didn't play as it was wet from a previous rain shower.

We went to Studio 107 on the Martinsville First Friday Art Walk in May of 2014. Definitely not a…read morestuffy gallery. There are a lot of local artists with space the Studio. When you walk in, you walk past a couple of jewelry booths. There were several cute earrings with prices between $10 and $20 that caught my eye. There is a path through the center of the space with studio space on either side dedicated to different local artisans who work in glass, wood, textiles, recycled materials, etc. Prices are good on the artwork. It's a fun place to stop and the prices on the artwork make this a good place to pick up a handmade gift.

My son and I finally had an opportunity to camp at Crooked Mountain last night, and it was perfect!…read moreIt rained, but the tent pad drained extremely well and we were right next to the portapotty and cute little handwashing station/ changing area. Our dogs loved exploring the fields and beautiful trails with us. The creek sounds lulled us to sleep and what I really loved was the trees shading us from morning sunlight so my early riser child didn't feel the need to wake me up at 5:30 in the morning to go on another adventure. The sites are spacious with a fire pit and picnic table. Overall, it was a great night!