Galax, VA

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the Rolling farmlands near Galax Virginia on the Blue Ridge Parkway
the Rolling farmlands near Galax Virginia on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Aerial View of Downtown Galax Virginia Looking over Historic Buildings in the Downtown Area
Wild Highland Ponies of Mount Rogers, Virginia in the Winter
This picture was taken on Main Street in Galax, Va. These are fiddles that spell "Love" in four glass shadow boxes beside a music store called Barr's Fiddle Shop which has been in Galax for 40 years. Fiddles are one of the main instruments that mountain music is based on. When this music first started it was called hillbilly music which then later was called blue grass. When I saw this driving down Main Street, I knew that I wanted to take a picture of it because of the musical aspect and the history behind it. Because I have had a lot of experience of the Appalachian mountains, bluegrass is something that "characterizes a mountaineer", especially the older generation. This picture represents the love that mountain people have for this musical entertainment. This is shown through the annual Old Fiddlers Convention which occurs an entire week in August for the past 82 years. This event gathers thousands of people from all over the world who all share the love of Bluegrass. #appalachianechoes
Hampton Inn Galax

Hampton Inn Galax

2.5 out of 5
205 Cranberry Road Galax VA
The price is NT$3,086 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$3,086
NT$3,497 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Twin ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (732 reviews)
The room smelled musty and I’m pretty sure there was mold around the window/ac unit. There was some sort of street light outside my room window and the shades were inadequate to block the light during the night.

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

Hampton Inn Galax
Sleep Inn Wytheville I-77 and I-81

Sleep Inn Wytheville I-77 and I-81

2.5 out of 5
135 Nye Cir Wytheville VA
The price is NT$2,554 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$2,554
NT$2,945 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wytheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,902 reviews)
Clean room, generally quiet, great breakfast, pleasant and helpful staff. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Sleep Inn Wytheville I-77 and I-81
Red Roof Inn Wytheville

Red Roof Inn Wytheville

3 out of 5
220 Lithia Rd Wytheville VA
The price is NT$1,679 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
NT$1,679
NT$1,936 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wytheville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre and Mountainview ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)
Helpful staff, clean room, comfy beds, affordable!

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

Red Roof Inn Wytheville
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The Cabins at Healing Springs

The Cabins at Healing Springs

2 out of 5
1096 E. Healing Springs Road Crumpler NC
Stay at this cabin in Crumpler. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions New River and Landmark Farm Alpacas are located ...
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Popular places to visit

USA, Virginia, Blue Ridge Parkway. Man fiddling at the Blue Ridge Music Center.

Blue Ridge Music Center

You can make plans for a show at Blue Ridge Music Center during your trip to Old Town Galax. Discover the mountain views in this trendy area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Blue Ridge Music Center
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Mt Vale Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mt Vale Vineyards during your travels to Old Town Galax. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Mt Vale Vineyards

Blue Ridge Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Galax at Blue Ridge Country Club. Discover the mountain views in this trendy area.

Blue Ridge Country Club

Rex Theater

You can make plans for a show at Rex Theater during your trip to Galax. Discover the mountain views in this trendy area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Rex Theater

Wayne Henderson's Workshop

Enjoy an outing to Wayne Henderson's Workshop during your stay in Galax. Discover the mountain views in this trendy area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Wayne Henderson's Workshop

Twin County Plaza

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Twin County Plaza during your trip to Galax. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Twin County Plaza

Reviews of Galax

4.2
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 41%
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My father's birthplace. Many activities, but was a family visit. Warm and friendly area. Of course , I'm slightly prejudice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

we have been during the holidays and saw the Christmas lights display in the ball field park.. quite beautiful.. may return for that..

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

If my family and friends that live there I wouldn’t go to Galax

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Pretty little mountain town

1/5 - Terrible

Mary

Just want a refund for a no-stay.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Galax. It is a very friendly, quaint town on the Appalachian Trail that I would recommend to everyone.

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