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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…
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.…
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.…
The Rex Theater: Galax’s Enduring Arts Epicenter
In the heart of Galax, Virginia, there’s a place where music echoes off the walls, history clings to every corner,…
Discover Family Camping at Galax’s Cliffview Campground
When the pace of modern life seems unrelenting—when busy schedules, endless tasks, and noise seem inescapable—you know it’s time to…
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 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 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…
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…
Revisiting the Chilling Ghost Stories of Haunted Galax
Many have shared this unsettling experience: alone, wandering through an unfamiliar hallway or stepping into an unlit room, a chill…
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…
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…
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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
