The loop trails that make up the Claw of the Dragon are organized around the Southwestern Virginia towns of GALAX, MARION/CHILHOWIE, and WYTHEVILLE. Links to events listings are shown below. Major attractions are also listed, and each attraction name is automatically linked to that attraction's website.

 

GALAX

Events: www.visitgalax.com

 

Attractions:

Galax Old Fiddler's Convention

 

The Rex Theatre

 

Chestnut Creek School of the Arts

 

Barr's Fiddle Shop

 

Billingsway Farm and Rustic Retreat

 

Blue Ridge Music Center

 

Galax Farmers Market

 

Matthews Living History Farm Museum

 

MARION/CHILHOWIE/SALTVILLE

Events: www.visitvirginiamountains.com

 

Attractions:

Chilhowie Farmer's Market

 

Art Place

 

Park Place Drive-In

 

Hungry Mother State Park

 

The Lincoln Theatre

 

Virginia Sweetwater Distillery

 

Civil War Battlefield Overlook

 

Madam Russell Methodist Church and Cabin

 

Palmer Mill and Playhouse

 

Museum of the Middle Appalachians

 

WYTHEVILLE

Events: www.VisitWytheville.com

 

Attractions:

African-American Heritage Museum

 

Beagle Ridge Herb Farm

 

Big Walker Lookout and BW Country Store

 

Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

 

Fort Chiswell Animal Park

 

Fort Chiswell Mansion

 

Museums of Wytheville

 

Rural Retreat Winery and Dye's Vineyards

 

Shot Tower Historical State Park

 

West Wind Farm Vineyard - Winery

 

Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre

 

Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum

 

Wythe Raceway