Galax

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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
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
The price is P6,684 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
P6,684
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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! (736 reviews)
The whole hotel was clean and staff very friendly. A very good breakfast included. Great value! Would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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 P4,613 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
P4,613
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (1,912 reviews)
We liked the location of property. The Staff were friendly, room was clean. The only and major problem was noise/sound from adjoining room. We had difficulty sleeping as we could hear people snoring in the next room, and hear washroom water flow from the room above. That’s the reason for 3 star

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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 P3,256 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P3,256
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (296 reviews)
Room had black out curtains. The place was quiet, and clean.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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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 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

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

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

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