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

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Hampton Inn Galax

Hampton Inn Galax

2.5 out of 5
205 Cranberry Road Galax VA
The price is SAR 357 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
SAR 357
SAR 404 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (733 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 15 February 2026

Hampton Inn Galax
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! (52 reviews)
This was our third visit to this property! We love it - the serenity, the coziness, the seclusion, everything about it! The host added some new furniture this time: bedding and living room couches, to name a few. It is the perfect atmosphere to absolutely unwind; although, there is abundant cell ...

Reviewed on 30 January 2026

Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome
Fiddlers Cabin

Fiddlers Cabin

Galax VA
The price is SAR 300 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 300
SAR 849 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Galax. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Twin County ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The cabin was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect.

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Fiddlers Cabin
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.
Fiddlers Cabin

Fiddlers Cabin

Galax VA
Stay at this cabin in Galax. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Twin County ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The cabin was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect.

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Fiddlers Cabin
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! (52 reviews)
This was our third visit to this property! We love it - the serenity, the coziness, the seclusion, everything about it! The host added some new furniture this time: bedding and living room couches, to name a few. It is the perfect atmosphere to absolutely unwind; although, there is abundant cell ...

Reviewed on 30 January 2026

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.
New River Haven - Kayak the River. Secluded
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.