Guidebook for Galax
Everything Else
Hiking trails for different levels. Best is 2.5 mile loop into a gorge, criss-crossing a cool mountain stream. Picnic areas, restroom facilities.
16 locals recommend
Cumberland Knob Recreation Area
Hiking trails for different levels. Best is 2.5 mile loop into a gorge, criss-crossing a cool mountain stream. Picnic areas, restroom facilities.
Bike along the New River. Railroad tracks converted into gently sloping bike trails. Gorgeous views, go as far or short as you like.
19 locals recommend
New River Trail State Park
116 Orphanage DrBike along the New River. Railroad tracks converted into gently sloping bike trails. Gorgeous views, go as far or short as you like.
Arts & Culture
Daily local mountain musicians sitting around in rocking chairs - pull up a chair! Museum of mountain music, as root of country, bluegrass etc. A gentle round-trip trail for most abilities.
52 locals recommend
The Blue Ridge Music Center
700 Foothills RdDaily local mountain musicians sitting around in rocking chairs - pull up a chair! Museum of mountain music, as root of country, bluegrass etc. A gentle round-trip trail for most abilities.
Restored early 20th century grand theater. Mountain Music live show every Friday night. Stomp your feet, maybe even join in with the folks who get up and clog, stomp, etc.
19 locals recommend
Rex Theatre
113 E Grayson StRestored early 20th century grand theater. Mountain Music live show every Friday night. Stomp your feet, maybe even join in with the folks who get up and clog, stomp, etc.
Food Scene
The Galax Smokehouse
101 N Main StGood bbq and local flavor on main street. Free wifi.
Mayberry-themed restaurant that's Ruby Tuesday's-like. Can watch sport, use wifi.
20 locals recommend
Macado's
201 N Main StMayberry-themed restaurant that's Ruby Tuesday's-like. Can watch sport, use wifi.
Sightseeing
Hometown of Andy Griffith, main street full of shops, restaurants, antiques - with lots of Mayberry themes (pay to ride in a replica sherriff's car for a tour, etc.)
96 locals recommend
Mount Airy
Hometown of Andy Griffith, main street full of shops, restaurants, antiques - with lots of Mayberry themes (pay to ride in a replica sherriff's car for a tour, etc.)
Entertainment & Activities
Peaceful Heart Alpacas
1563 Misty TrailJust a few miles from Windy Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Shopping
The grandest winery on the Blue Ridge. Near town of Floyd chocked full of galleries and funky shops and restaurants. A short day trip from Windy Ridge north on the Blue Ridge Parkway
130 locals recommend
Chateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SWThe grandest winery on the Blue Ridge. Near town of Floyd chocked full of galleries and funky shops and restaurants. A short day trip from Windy Ridge north on the Blue Ridge Parkway