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Food scene
Great redneck bar with awesome pub food. The crab cakes are great and they have the best burgers in town. The bar side gets a bit noisy and fun, but there is a quieter dining side too.
19 locals recommend
The Mason Jar
845 W Stuart DrGreat redneck bar with awesome pub food. The crab cakes are great and they have the best burgers in town. The bar side gets a bit noisy and fun, but there is a quieter dining side too.
Wonderful pizza and Wings. One of the locals most popular place to go.
39 locals recommend
Creek Bottom Brews
307 North Meadow StreetWonderful pizza and Wings. One of the locals most popular place to go.
Old North State Winery
308 N Main StUsually live music is on the weekends.
Miller's Bakery & Deli's
3232 Carrollton PikeWonderful place to grab lunch and tasty baked goods.
The Gap Deli at the Parkway
7975 Fancy Gap HwySit on the deck, overlooking the Dan River. The food is unique, by Chef Richard Perry, who used to be a well known chef in Savannah, Ga.
9 locals recommend
Longfin Grill
329 Blue Ridge PassageSit on the deck, overlooking the Dan River. The food is unique, by Chef Richard Perry, who used to be a well known chef in Savannah, Ga.
Rio Grande
271 W Stuart DrThe best Mexican Restaurant
Little Richards BBQ
455 Frederick StWonderful food and unique atmosphere.
East Coast Wings + Grill
692 South Andy Griffith ParkwayGreat wings and Appetizers
Great little Cafe/Coffee shop located in Downtown Galax. Great Sandwiches, Coffee drinks and smoothies and so much more. Try their smoked cheese.
24 locals recommend
Briar Patch Marketplace & Cafe
119 S Main StGreat little Cafe/Coffee shop located in Downtown Galax. Great Sandwiches, Coffee drinks and smoothies and so much more. Try their smoked cheese.
Pizza Perfect On Main
510 N Main StStarbucks
955a East Stuart DriveSweet Frog
1448 Edgewood DriveSightseeing
Super friendly, phenomenal views and they let you go slow and easy or fast as you like. This is a great adventure and easy enough for all walks of life. They have a beautiful area for picnicking or a glass of wine.
36 locals recommend
Buffalo Mountain Ziplines
3253 Black Ridge Rd SWSuper friendly, phenomenal views and they let you go slow and easy or fast as you like. This is a great adventure and easy enough for all walks of life. They have a beautiful area for picnicking or a glass of wine.
Great Stop. Janes is a good local dining spot and all the country stores are interesting.
13 locals recommend
Meadows of Dan
Great Stop. Janes is a good local dining spot and all the country stores are interesting.
Cumberland Knob Recreation Area
Great Hiking Trails that are dog friendly.
Devils Den Nature Preserve
77 Cemetary RdShort Hike with caves at the bottom, Dog Friendly.
Great kayaking and fishing. They have canoe rentals and shuttles. You can bike on the fifty mile plus trail so bring your mountain bikes!
19 locals recommend
New River Trail State Park
116 Orphanage DrGreat kayaking and fishing. They have canoe rentals and shuttles. You can bike on the fifty mile plus trail so bring your mountain bikes!
Mile post 212, hiking trails and live music daily in the summer months and weekend concerts. Lots of music history here.
52 locals recommend
The Blue Ridge Music Center
700 Foothills RdMile post 212, hiking trails and live music daily in the summer months and weekend concerts. Lots of music history here.
A short 25-30 minute drive with great views, easy and difficult hiking, and Picnic area.
138 locals recommend
Pilot Mountain State Park
1721 Pilot Knob Park RdA short 25-30 minute drive with great views, easy and difficult hiking, and Picnic area.
Mabry Mill
A must see on your trip.
Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Wild Pony's roam freely and are often viewed from visitors. You may also access the Appalachian trail from here and hike to the highest peak in Virginia.
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneAbsolutely beautiful place to visit. Wild Pony's roam freely and are often viewed from visitors. You may also access the Appalachian trail from here and hike to the highest peak in Virginia.
Appalachian Trail, Grayson Highlands
The Annual Old Fiddlers Convention is held here in August. Also holds different events throughout the year. Rodeo, Lawn Mower Races, Demolition Derby's, Carnival, Christmas Light Show, Houston Fest and more. Also on the grounds is the recreational center with indoor and outdoor walking trail, Tennis Courts, Indoor and outdoor basketball court, Cardio and weight rooms and more.
Galax Parks & Recreation
601 S Main StThe Annual Old Fiddlers Convention is held here in August. Also holds different events throughout the year. Rodeo, Lawn Mower Races, Demolition Derby's, Carnival, Christmas Light Show, Houston Fest and more. Also on the grounds is the recreational center with indoor and outdoor walking trail, Tennis Courts, Indoor and outdoor basketball court, Cardio and weight rooms and more.
Shopping
One of the most popular locations in Galax. There you will find Closeouts and overstocks From all major department stores at discounted prices. 101 Meadow St. Galax, Va. 24333. Family owned and operated. A locals Favorite. Open 9-5:30 Monday-Saturday
Matthew's Five & Dime Store
30 Meadow StOne of the most popular locations in Galax. There you will find Closeouts and overstocks From all major department stores at discounted prices. 101 Meadow St. Galax, Va. 24333. Family owned and operated. A locals Favorite. Open 9-5:30 Monday-Saturday
Hobby Lobby
1077 E Stuart DrThe Primitive Peddler
201 S Main StThe Graceful Goose
115 S Main StChurches
Haven of Rest Bible Church
2757 Fishers Gap RoadChrist Chapel Galax
64 State Road 730Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church
203 Virginia StreetFirst Baptist Church
1024 East Stuart DriveGrocery
Food Lion
125 S Main StWalmart Supercenter
1140 E Stuart DrDollar General
7218 Fancy Gap Hwy5 Minutes from the Yurts.
Golfing
Blue Ridge Country Club
211 Blue Ridge Country Club LnGreat Golf Course
Olde Mill Golf Resort
2258 Stone Mountain RdGreat Golf Course
Skyland Lakes Golf Club LLC
49 Skyland Lakes DrLocated less than 2 miles from the Yurts.