Attractions
Barr’s Fiddle Shop
The sounds of Banjos, Guitars and Fiddles spill out onto the beautiful streets of Downtown Galax, Virginia. Listen closely and follow the music to Barr’s Fiddle Shop, a Galax icon for over 39 years. The walls are lined with fiddles,…
Blue Ridge Music Center
Open seasonally, May through October, the Blue Ridge Music Center celebrates the music and musicians of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located at milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the site includes an outdoor amphitheater and indoor interpretive center. The…
Blue Ridge Parkway
Experience America’s Favorite Drive Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most visited sections of the National Park System.Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, mountain meadows and scenic overlooks with endless vistas make the Blue Ridge…
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts Pottery Studio
Pottery classes Classes available for all ages! Handbuilding and wheelthrowing instruction. Weekly Open Studio times to work on your own project – see the website for the current schedule. Bring the family for holiday themed classes or celebrate a birthday…
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts Woodworking Studio
Offers classes in cabinetry and furniture making, lutherie, turning, carving, sculpting, and more including classes focused on simple projects, skill-building, and more complex projects. Weekly Open Studio hours, club times, and memberships available. Go to the website for the current…
Jeff Matthew’s Memorial Museum
Indian artifacts and civil war history A visit to the Jeff Matthews Memorial Museum is a rewarding experience for adults, families and children of all ages. Among the treasures are the historic cabins dating back to 1834, Victorian fashions, over…
Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Bringing history to life Matthews Living History Farm Museum is a 21 acre working farm, circa 1900. The activities demonstrated at the farm during each event represent what was common practice in that season here in Grayson County around 1900.…
Rex Theater
History in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Every Friday night in the City of Galax, Virginia WBRF 98.1 FM sends out 100,000 watts of live old-time and bluegrass music from the stage of the historic Rex Theater into…
The Crooked Road
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- (276) 492-2409
The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail A place of beauty – a place of song. This is The Crooked Road. Experience first-hand how music is woven into the rich tapestry of tradition in Southwest Virginia. The variety is amazing…
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