Guidebook for Galax

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Guidebook for Galax

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Hiking trails for different levels. Best is 2.5 mile loop into a gorge, criss-crossing a cool mountain stream. Picnic areas, restroom facilities.
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Cumberland Knob Recreation Area
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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.
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New River Trail State Park
116 Orphanage Dr
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Bike 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.
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The Blue Ridge Music Center
700 Foothills Rd
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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.
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.
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Rex Theatre
113 E Grayson St
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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.

Food Scene

Good bbq and local flavor on main street. Free wifi.
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The Galax Smokehouse
101 N Main St
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Good bbq and local flavor on main street. Free wifi.
Mayberry-themed restaurant that's Ruby Tuesday's-like. Can watch sport, use wifi.
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Macado's
201 N Main St
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Mayberry-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.)
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Mount Airy
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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

Just a few miles from Windy Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Peaceful Heart Alpacas
1563 Misty Trail
Just 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
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Chateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SW
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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