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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The Kind of Trail Ride You Don’t Have to Train For
Read more: The Kind of Trail Ride You Don’t Have to Train ForMost people don’t come to Galax looking for a workout. Yet, when people hear “bike trail,” they often imagine steep climbs, rough terrain, and sore legs the next morning. People come here for a different reason. They come to spend time outdoors without rushing. To explore at their own pace. To enjoy the mountains, the…
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.
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…
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…
Brew & Wander: The Ultimate Galax Coffee Crawl
Start Here: The Case for a Coffee Crawl Galax may be known for bluegrass, but its coffee scene has its…
Galax Winter Getaway: A Quiet Retreat in the Blue Ridge
A Galax winter getaway looks different from the lively months that run from spring through fall. When January settles in,…
Steel Rails to Dirt Trails: The Galax New River Trail
A Journey Begins Stand at the Galax New River Trail trailhead, and it’s hard to imagine the place any different.…
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.…
Galax Scenic Loop: An Easy Spring Afternoon on the Parkway
Some mountain days refuse to let you stay indoors. The sky clears out after a stretch of rain. The air…
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…
Blue Ridge Photography Weekend in Galax
Photographers walk through the same streets as everyone else, but they notice things most people miss. A cracked brick that…
BBQ in Galax: The Secret Sauce
By seven in the morning, smoke already lingers above Main Street in Galax. It drifts from a long row of…
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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
