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
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
The Blue Ridge Parkway connects Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Shenandoah National Park. It's 400+ miles offers one of the best ways to view the smokies and will give you stunning landscapes such as this one. The drive changes dramatically from one area to the next, so you can see all different kinds of mountain range.
Hampton Inn Galax

Hampton Inn Galax

2.5 out of 5
205 Cranberry Road Galax VA
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Red Roof Inn Wytheville

Red Roof Inn Wytheville

3 out of 5
220 Lithia Rd Wytheville VA
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Comfort Inn Mount Airy

Comfort Inn Mount Airy

2.5 out of 5
1293 Newsome Street Mount Airy NC
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The Cabins at Healing Springs

2 out of 5
1096 E. Healing Springs Road Crumpler NC
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USA, Virginia, Blue Ridge Parkway. Man fiddling at the Blue Ridge Music Center.

Blue Ridge Music Center

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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 relaxing 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 relaxing area.

Blue Ridge Country Club

Rex Theater

3.5/5(6 reviews)

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

City of Galax Municipal Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Galax at City of Galax Municipal Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

City of Galax Municipal Golf Course

Reviews of Galax

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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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