Where memories are mountain made.
Where memories are mountain made.
Recreation
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Galax and Vaughan-Bassett: One Town, One Company Part 2
Read Part One of the Galax Furniture Story Rumors move fast in a small town like Galax. When factory orders…
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 VA: Where Art Is For Everyone
Imagine yourself weaving through the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains to a place where the air pulses with creativity…
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,…
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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
