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Enhance your visit to Grayson County and Southwest Virginia by staying at the Davis-Bourne Inn, a carefully restored
Victorian mansion located on a knoll overlooking Independence. The Davis-Bourne Inn also features gracious hospitality,
refined dining at Journey's End Restaurant, and special Occasions "On the Lawn". Plan to experience the many attractions
and recreational activities in the area or just sit and relax and enjoy the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We regret that
we cannot accommodate pets. Reservations in advance are strongly suggested.
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 Galax
is a trail head for New River Trail State Park,
a 57-mile linear "Rails to Trails" recreation Park. The Trail, which often parallels the New
River is ideal for horseback riding, hiking and bicycling. It is recognized as one
of the Top 10 Mountain Bike Trails in the United States.
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Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes
in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. For some this means hundreds of miles of
travel, while for others it will be a short trip from their nearby homes. Most of these people don't play music,
and come just for the listening and renewing old acquaintances. However, a few hundred come with their
instruments to show their skill, and compete for the cash prizes which total thousands of dollars.
But most of them would come without the prizes being offered. They want to see and be seen, and hear and be
heard. The instruments vary from mouth harps in pockets to bull fiddles strapped on top of cars. Many of these
musicians have played in most of the conventions since 1935, but this group is growing smaller by the year.
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 The Rex Theater
continues to draw dozens of folks each Friday night for the weekly "Blue Ridge Backroads" shows which feature live performances
from talented old-time, bluegrass and gospel performers. Future performances will feature productions by the Galax Theater
Guild and the North Carolina School of the Arts. The theater is unique to the area, and events held there will build
upon the continued success of the City of Galax.
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 Olde Mill Resort is located in the beautiful mountains of southwest Virginia. Minutes from Interstate 77, Olde Mill
has much to offer its guests. From it's exquisite 18 hole golf course to the majestic mountain views, you will find everything you would
expect in a first class resort. The championship golf course will challenge golfers of all handicaps. Enjoy mountain golf at its finest when you play
Olde Mill. Water in play on 14 holes and 69 sand traps will make you want to come back again and again.
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