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Galax Old-Time Mountain Music: Learned By Ear, Sung With Heart
He’s eleven, holding a mandolin that’s older than he is. The tune he’s picking is older still. In Galax, kids…
Honoring Sacrifice: The Blue Ridge Veterans Memorial
Alongside the Galax Public Library stands the Blue Ridge Veterans Memorial. This distinctive landmark is a tribute to past and…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
Crafting Holiday Decorations with Galax Leaves
A Blue Ridge Christmas isn’t complete without a touch of local greenery. For generations, one plant has stood out—galax leaves.…
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…
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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
