Where memories are mountain made.
Where memories are mountain made.
Attractions
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…
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…
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…
Pack a Lunch, Find a View: Scenic Picnic Spots Near Galax VA
Some days, it’s just time to be outside. You feel it in your shoulders. Maybe you’ve had a long morning.…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Rainy Day Galax: Your Guide to Indoor Fun
Rain can change your plans, but it doesn’t have to ruin them—especially in Galax, Virginia. When the clouds roll 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…
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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
