About This Tour
Fiddles to Foothills
From fiddles and front porches to Mayberry memories and mountain melodies, experience the stories, sounds and scenery that make Appalachia unforgettable! Journey through Virginia’s Blue Ridge and beyond as you explore the musical communities of Floyd, Galax and Bristol, travel the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, visit iconic Mabry Mill, and discover the roots of American music at the Blue Ridge Music Center and Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Step into the nostalgic world of Mayberry in Mount Airy with a vintage Squad Car tour, the Andy Griffith Museum and an old-time bluegrass show at the historic Earle Theatre. Along the way, enjoy live music and special entertainment, explore presidential history at the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace and Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, experience Shakespearean theatre, and celebrate Virginia music legend Patsy Cline.
With charming mountain towns, fascinating stories, memorable meals and toe-tapping entertainment around every turn, Fiddles to Foothills: An Appalachian Showcase Journey is a celebration of the music, heritage and hospitality of the Blue Ridge.
Your Tour at a Glance
Tour Highlights Include
Fully Customizable Programs
Old Time Music Jam
Floyd County Store
Dogtwn Roadhouse Open Mic Night
Blue Ridge Parkway & Mabry Mill
Galax Guided Heritage Tour
Barr's Fiddle Shop
Rex Theater
Blue Ridge Music Center
Mayberry in Mount Airy!
Andy Griffith Museum
Granite Quarry Overlook
Earle Theatre Bluegrass Show
Guided Bristol City Tour
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum
Patsy Cline Luncheon & Live Entertainment
Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace
Shakespearean Theatre
Your Group. Your Tour. Your Way.
Every Program Built Around Your Group
At MARS Tours & Travel, every trip is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your group’s unique interests, pace, and priorities. As custom group tour specialists, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all travel—each itinerary is hand-curated to deliver a fun, meaningful, and seamless travel experience. Whether you're planning a student adventure, faith-based journey, cultural exploration, or family getaway, we make it your tour from start to finish.
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