


Galax Visitor Guide


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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

Chasing Fall Colors: A Blue Ridge Parkway Stop in Galax
October brings a steady stream of travelers to the Blue Ridge Parkway. They make the drive with one goal in…

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…

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…

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,…

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…
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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