Mount Airy is the home of the world's largest open faced granite quarry. The quarry has been in operation since 1889. Many of Mount Airy's churches, homes and businesses are made of Mount Airy granite.
Mount Airy is the home of the world's largest open faced granite quarry. The quarry has been in operation since 1889. Many of Mount Airy's churches, homes and businesses are made of Mount Airy granite.
The Mayberry Jail is a local re-creation of "The Courthouse" seen in so many episodes of the The Andy Griffith Show. The Old City Jail was Mount Airy's real jail for many years. The Old City Jail is also the site of the annual Mayberry Days Proclamation by the Mayor. The vintage 1962
Mount Airy, NC Other AttractionsSnappy 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 Attractions Mount Airy is the home of the world's largest open faced granite quarry. The quarry has been in operation since 1889. Many of Mount Airy's churches, homes and businesses are made of Mount Airy granite.
Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions
Thomas House Bed & Breakfast is located in the Historic Distric on Main Street one block from the Visitors Center and within walking distance of Snappy Lunch, Floyd’s City Barber Shop and the Andy Griffith Playhouse.The Thomas House was built in 1865
Mount Airy, NC Other AttractionsConvenient to several restaurants. Located in Chatham County. ...
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A wonderful old-fashioned rose garden near Center City Charlotte. See 1,000 roses; 230 varieties. Started in the 1950's on ...
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington built Moorefields in 1785 as his summer home. A two-story F...