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
$102 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$115 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (729 reviews)
Easy parking, friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hampton Inn Galax
New River Haven - Kayak the River. Secluded

New River Haven - Kayak the River. Secluded

galax VA
Stay at this cabin in Galax. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Wonderful! Exceeded our expectations!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

New River Haven - Kayak the River. Secluded
Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome

Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome

Galax VA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Galax. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stewarts Creek State Wildlife ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
We had nine guests for the holidays here. This modern style home has a spacious layout for entertaining. The pond in the back yard is beautiful, surrounded by trees. We appreciated the nice hot tub, large dining table, spacious bedrooms, and cleanliness of this home. It is one of the cleanest homes ...

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome

Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome

Galax VA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Galax. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stewarts Creek State Wildlife ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
We had nine guests for the holidays here. This modern style home has a spacious layout for entertaining. The pond in the back yard is beautiful, surrounded by trees. We appreciated the nice hot tub, large dining table, spacious bedrooms, and cleanliness of this home. It is one of the cleanest homes ...

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome
New River Haven - Kayak the River. Secluded

New River Haven - Kayak the River. Secluded

galax VA
Stay at this cabin in Galax. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Wonderful! Exceeded our expectations!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

New River Haven - Kayak the River. Secluded
Fiddlers Pond Cabin, Galax Va, New River Trail & Fishing. PET FRIENDLY

Fiddlers Pond Cabin, Galax Va, New River Trail & Fishing. PET FRIENDLY

2 out of 5
Galax VA
Stay at this cabin in Galax. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Twin County Plaza are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Me and my wife came up for Thanksgiving week, the cabin was very nice, and quiet , it has a great view of the mountains and there were a ton of deer that like to hangout in the front yard, and the lake out front has some nice large mouth bass . Definitely would recommend it for a quiet relaxing ...

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Fiddlers Pond Cabin, Galax Va, New River Trail & Fishing. PET FRIENDLY
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Galax

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible 2%

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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