Overview
Floyd is a tiny town of just under 500 people in Southwest Virginia. It is known as a regional destination for music, especially bluegrass music and old-time music.
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Bedford)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke — 34 mi away. Directions
- GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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See
Listen to its famous music.
Do
- The Friday Night Jamboree, which features local and area bluegrass, gospel and old-time bands, has been held each Friday night in Floyd for many years.
- Floydfest, an annual music festival held in late July, attracts thousands of visitors and encompasses many genres, from mountain music to electronic music to performing arts.
Nearby
Christiansburg
City / town · 8 listings · 16 mi away
Radford
City / town · 1 listings · 20 mi away
Blacksburg
City / town · 20 listings · 23 mi away
Salem
City / town · 18 listings · 30 mi away
Roanoke
City / town · 30 listings · 32 mi away
Mount Airy
City / town · 2 listings · 33 mi away
Vinton
City / town · 3 listings · 34 mi away
Hanging Rock State Park
Park · 36 mi away
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