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Andy Griffith Playhouse/Surry Arts Council


category : Arts
The Andy Griffith Playhouse, circa 1920, is the first known site of a public school in Mount Airy. Andy Griffith attended elementary school and performed on stage when the site was known as the Rockford Street Elementary School. It now houses the Surry Arts Council. It was named after Andy Griffith in the early 1970s. Nearby is the "Andy & Opie" TV Land Landmark Statue. The new amphitheatre made from Mount Airy granite provides entertainment throughout the year.




Address:
218 Rockford St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Phone: (800)286-6193
Our Email: tanya@trificient.net
Our Website:www.surryarts.org

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Hollows Motel

The Hollows Motel is named after Mount Airy's old nickname "The Hollows." The area was called "The Hollows" because it is encircled by several mountain ranges. The Hollows Motel caters to business traffic in its 13-room facility off of Highway 52 South.

Mount Airy, NC Businesses

Knights Inn of Mayberry

The Knights Inn, located along the Highway 52 Bypass in Mount Airy, offers its guests 33 spacious guest rooms and 25

Mount Airy, NC Businesses

Mount Airy Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Mount Airy, NC Country Clubs

Floyd's City Barber Shop

Floyd's City Barber Shop is a real-life barber shop. Owner Russell Hiatt used to cut Andy Griffith's hair. Russell has a "Wall of Fame" in the shop. It contains more than 20,000 pictures of visitors--and counting such as Oprah Winfrey and "The Incredible Hulk"

Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions

White Pines Country Club

Championship (7080 yards). 9 holes, par 36. Golf amenities include clubhouse, putting green, and pro shop. Open year-round. Call 336/786-6616 for more information.

Mount Airy, NC Country Clubs

Things to do Arts near Mount Airy, NC

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