- The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Galax, Virginia, including 37 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
- From Blue Ridge Music Center to Beagle Ridge Herb Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mount Airy and Wytheville.
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142 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
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Honoring music of old, the Historic Earle Theater is also home of the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall. Along with housing the Andy Griffith Museum and other exhibits, the theater also offers community programs such as concerts, fiddling and dancing classes.
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At Mount Airy Public Library, visitors can explore the grounds to discover books from a wide range of categories. The library hosts free events like Tai-Chi classes, story time, and writers' groups.
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218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27031
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The Andy Griffith Playhouse, Museum & Statue features the biggest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia. Items from his life and career are always being added and archived items are put back on display, so there's always something new to see.
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Built in 1938, the historic Earle Theatre was donated to the Surry Arts Council in 1990 and was restored after many hours of volunteer work. It houses exhibits from the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall, and has movie showings each week.
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113 S Renfro Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
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Reeves Community Center is a public non-profit organization serving the community since 1951. The community center has indoor and outdoor pools, kickball, softball, volleyball, basketball, fit family, and fitness trainers.
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From training to boarding services, R & M Stables hosts horseback trail rides and instructional lessons for visitors and their horses. The lessons can be private or in a group setting, and take place in a heated arena.
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145 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382
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The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum pays homage to the late 35th First Lady of the United States. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. Group tours are offered (fees apply). The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.
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Marquee Cinemas is a movie theater that features plush reclining chairs, DLP Digital Projection, wall-to-wall screens, stadium seating with risers, and 3D technology. The theater also has rooms available for birthday parties.
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Copper Crest Farm is a countryside farm offering horse riding and carriage driving lessons for riders of all skill levels. The farm also trains horses and hosts a summer camp as well as occasional equestrian vaulting sessions.
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Visitors to Big Walker Lookout enjoy views of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 3,405 feet. Another 100 feet higher is an observation tower for a different view. Live music and events are offered seasonally from May through October.