Where memories are mountain made.
Where memories are mountain made.
Art
Galax, Virginia is where Appalachian tradition and creative spirit come together. Here, art isn’t kept behind glass—it’s fired in kilns, carved by hand, played on front porches, and passed from neighbor to neighbor. Whether you’re shaping clay, learning a heritage craft, or simply taking in the beauty of local galleries and murals, Galax offers an art experience that’s hands-on, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in the mountains. Scroll down to explore the creativity waiting around every corner.
Galax Farmers Market: Local Food, Local Folks
For most Saturday morning patrons, the day starts with coffee from a food truck parked at the edge of the…
Chasing Fall Colors: A Blue Ridge Parkway Stop in Galax
October brings a steady stream of travelers to the Blue Ridge Parkway. They make the drive with one goal in…
World Flavors, Small Town: A Galax Food Tour
It starts the way it always does. “What do you want to eat?” “I don’t know. What do you want…
Exploring the Historic Architecture of Galax, VA
When it comes to small towns that defy small-town stereotypes, Galax, Virginia, exceeds expectations. Known for its music and outdoor…
Galax Dulcimer: A Unique Appalachian Sound
Music has always found a way to seep into the cracks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s in the air,…
Galax and Vaughan-Bassett: One Town, One Company Part 2
Read Part One of the Galax Furniture Story Rumors move fast in a small town like Galax. When factory orders…
Eight Fun Things to Know About Galax
Think you know everything about Galax? Here are eight delightful nuggets most residents don’t even know. They’re sure to make…
One Bag, No Car Keys: A Walkable Girls’ Weekend in Galax
Walkable girls’ weekends are best with a bit of spontaneity. No schedule to keep. A place where you can park…
Galax Between Seasons: A Time to Step Inside
There’s a moment in Galax between seasons when the town feels neither busy nor quiet, but settled. The festivals have…
Insider Secrets to Sweet Treats in Galax
Craving something sweet in Galax? What’ll it be? You want something tasty. Something distinctive. But you don’t know the town.…
Echoes in the Hills: Galax, Virginia’s Vibrant Music Scene
Entering Galax, VA, from either east or west, it’s clear that the town is serious about its music: the greeting…
Galax After Dark: A Different Kind of Nightlife
It's a little after six on Main Street. Parking spaces fill as folks step out for dinner, and the workday gives way to conversation. Restaurant doors swing open and closed while couples and families claim their booths before closing time.
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City of Galax Visitor's Center 110 East Grayson Street
Galax, Virginia 24333 -
Phone: (276) 238-8130
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Email: info@visitgalax.com
