Where memories are mountain made.
Where memories are mountain made.
Shopping
If you’re the kind of traveler who loves discovering hidden gems, Galax, Virginia is your kind of place. Our charming downtown is full of locally owned shops where old-school hospitality meets one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re hunting for handcrafted goods, vintage treasures, Appalachian art, or the perfect souvenir, Galax offers a shopping experience that’s anything but ordinary. No big-box bustle here—just friendly faces, unique storefronts, and a chance to take a little piece of the mountains home with you. Scroll down to see what’s waiting in our local shops.
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Galax Between Seasons: A Time to Step Inside
Read more: Galax Between Seasons: A Time to Step InsideThere’s a moment in Galax between seasons when the town feels neither busy nor quiet, but settled. The festivals have passed, the sidewalks have room to breathe, and the pace invites you to slow down. This is the time when visits turn inward. Doors stay open a bit longer. Conversations stretch. Stepping inside becomes less…
Galax Cheese and Cider: Fall Pairings Close to Home
Cool mornings. Bright leaves. A picnic that tastes like the season. In Galax, cheese and cider make a natural pairing…
Galax Winter Getaway: A Quiet Retreat in the Blue Ridge
A Galax winter getaway looks different from the lively months that run from spring through fall. When January settles in,…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
One Bag, No Car Keys: A Walkable Girls’ Weekend in Galax
Walkable girls’ weekends are best with a bit of spontaneity. No schedule to keep. A place where you can park…
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…
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…
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…
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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
