Where memories are mountain made.
Where memories are mountain made.
Shopping
If you’re the kind of traveler who loves discovering hidden gems, Galax, Virginia is your kind of place. Our charming downtown is full of locally owned shops where old-school hospitality meets one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re hunting for handcrafted goods, vintage treasures, Appalachian art, or the perfect souvenir, Galax offers a shopping experience that’s anything but ordinary. No big-box bustle here—just friendly faces, unique storefronts, and a chance to take a little piece of the mountains home with you. Scroll down to see what’s waiting in our local shops.
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Galax Scenic Loop: An Easy Spring Afternoon on the Parkway
Read more: Galax Scenic Loop: An Easy Spring Afternoon on the ParkwaySome mountain days refuse to let you stay indoors. The sky clears out after a stretch of rain. The air turns warm enough to roll the windows down. By early afternoon, you start thinking about getting up on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a while, even if you have only a few hours to spare.…
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…
Experience the Magic of the Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention
The Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention is more than a music festival—it’s a week-long immersion into Appalachian music and culture. Each…
From Barbershop to White House: Galax Hill Billies Wild Ride
How’s this for an unlikely scenario? A group of musicians from Galax, Virginia, fresh off a barbershop jam session, lands…
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…
Galax Musical Legends, Part 1: Ernest Stoneman
Galax, Virginia, has earned its title as “The World Capital of Old-Time Mountain Music.” One name, however, stands as the…
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…
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…
Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival in Galax
Main Street glows under a winter sky as dusk settles over Galax. The air smells of cocoa and pine; shopfront…
The Galax Bass Fiddles: Where Art Meets Heritage
Galax, VA, is often viewed through the lens of music. We’ve had a fiddler’s convention annually for nearly 90 years.…
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…
Where the New River Trail Ends and Galax Begins
For miles, the New River Trail keeps the same steady rhythm. Crushed gravel underfoot. Long stretches of tree cover. The…
Get Your Game On: Outdoor Fun in Galax VA
Galax, VA, is a prime destination if you’re looking for a spot where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the spirit…
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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
