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…Read More 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,…Read More 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.…Read More Galax Farmers Market: Local Food, Local Folks For most Saturday morning patrons, the day starts with coffee from a food truck parked at the edge of the…Read More 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…Read More 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…Read More 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…Read More 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…Read More 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.…Read More 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…Read More 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…Read More 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…Read More Book Your Stay In Galax, VA! Book Now AboutBlogTrip PlannerEvents Calendar #MountainMadeGalax City of Galax Visitor's Center 110 East Grayson StreetGalax, Virginia 24333 Phone: (276) 238-8130 Email: info@visitgalax.com
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…Read More
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,…Read More
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.…Read More
Galax Farmers Market: Local Food, Local Folks For most Saturday morning patrons, the day starts with coffee from a food truck parked at the edge of the…Read More
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…Read More
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…Read More
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…Read More
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…Read More
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.…Read More
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…Read More
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…Read More
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…Read More