.jpg) Step back to a simpler time when you visit Mount Airy. Actor Andy Griffith grew up here, and it's no coincidence that a stroll down Main Street in the "Friendly City" reminds people of the town of Mayberry on the endearing and enduringly popular '60s hit TV series. Fans of The Andy Griffth Show can visit Floyd's City Barber Shop, the Old City Jail, Snappy Lunch, Andy's childhood home, the Andy Griffith Playhouse which houses the largest collection of his memorabilia.And the Mount Airy Visitors Center, And you'll be sure to relish the generous and caring spirit that you encounter wherever you go.
Surry County offers something for everyone. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy riding down the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking at Pilot Mountain State Park, or canoeing on the Yadkin River. Bluegrass and traditional music lovers can take in a jam session or live radio broadcast every Saturday morning in Historic Downtown Mount Airy. History buffs can delve into the area's colorful past at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History and by visiting the county's myriad of historic sites.
In the last few years, Surry County has become fertile ground for a booming vineyard and winery trade. One of the Southeast's largest vineyard estates, Shelton Vineyard is only 15 minutes from downtown Mount Airy. The only Main Street winery in North Carolina, the Old North State Winery, is located in Mount Airy. Other wineries within very close proximity include Black Wolf Vineyards, Round Peak Vineyards, Rag Apple Lassie Vineyards and Stony Knoll Vineyards.
To find out more about the myriad of fun to be found by visiting here, please check out the link to www.visitmayberry.com |