WPAQ Merry Go Round
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The third longest running live broadcast in radio histroy originates from the home of the Downtown Cinema each week. Host Clyde Johnson welcomes bluegrass and old-time groups to step up to the mike for a rousing two and a half hours of music, laughter, and flat footing. Groups are welcome!
Held Every Saturday morning at 11am-1:30pm
WPAQ Merry Go Round
218 Rockford St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030 Mount Airy NC
Phone : (336)786-7998 (Always call and confirm events.)
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Gertrude Smith House
Built by merchant and landowner Jefferson Davis Smith, this Victorian-style home contains period furnishings and is on National Register of Historic Places. Call 1-800-576-0231 tour schedule.
Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions
Snappy Lunch
Snappy Lunch was mentioned on the Andy Griffith Show and Andy ate here as a young boy. Snappy Lunch is Mount Airy's oldest restaurant, circa 1923. Oprah Winfrey and the Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno have been visitors. The Snappy Lunch was featured in the November 1998 issue of Gourmet.
Mount Airy, NC Other AttractionsDowntown Cinema Theatre
Site of the nation's third longest- running live radio Bluegrass and Old-Time music show. Local AM radio station, WPAQ 740AM, is the founder of the show called "The Saturday Morning Merry Go Round" which happens every Saturday at 11 am-1:30
Mount Airy, NC TheatresBest Western Bryson Inn
Best Western Bryson Inn, 125 Plaza Lane, Mount Airy, is a conveniently located 60-room motel off Hwy. 89. Exit 100 or 101 from I-77 or Exit 6 from Hwy. 74. Shopping, dining and a fuel center is nearby.
Mount Airy, NC Businesses
Cross Creek Country Club
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1