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Gateway to the Blue Ridge music scene

Galax anchors Virginia's southwestern corner as the World Capital of Old Time Mountain Music, where fiddles and banjos fill downtown streets year-round. The historic Rex Theater hosts live radio broadcasts every Friday night, while the annual Old Fiddlers' Convention—the oldest and largest of its kind—transforms Felts Park each August into a gathering of thousands of musicians. The Blue Ridge Parkway begins minutes from downtown, offering mountain vistas and the Blue Ridge Music Center's outdoor amphitheater.

Outdoor access and authentic dining

New River Trail State Park extends 57 miles along an abandoned railway, providing exceptional hiking and cycling through pastoral landscapes and restored trestles. Downtown's Main Street retains its early 20th-century character, with Galax Smokehouse serving award-winning BBQ and Barr's Fiddle Shop crafting instruments by hand. Creek Bottom Brewing offers craft beer and wood-fired pizza in a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.

Practical considerations

A rental car is essential—nearest major airports are Piedmont Triad (75 minutes) and Charlotte Douglas (105 minutes). Day trips to Grayson Highlands State Park reveal wild ponies roaming alpine meadows, while Mount Airy sits 20 minutes south across the North Carolina border.

Frequently Asked Questions about Galax

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Galax?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Galax using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What is the benefit of booking my Galax hotel directly on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To receive your miles, make sure to log in to your SkyMiles account or provide your SkyMiles number during checkout when making a cash payment. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies vary by property. We recommend reviewing the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You will notice that refundable options are available for some rates, while others may be non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. To gain a full understanding of your card's complete benefits package, we recommend visiting the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where detailed information about all your cardholder privileges is available for review.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays provides special promotions for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on accommodations reserved through their booking service. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and additional charges). Plus joining SkyMiles is free. Register today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and distinctive accommodations powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Galax?

To experience Galax during great weather, consider a visit in June when temperatures are warm and the skies are mostly sunny before the August festival crowds arrive. For off-peak prices and fewer visitors, consider visiting during February when temperatures are cooler with lower visitor numbers and better hotel availability.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar