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.
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 Theatres The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce promotes the greater Mount Airy area including all of Surry County. The Chamber offers a step-on-tour guide service for visiting groups.The Mount Airy Visitors Center is now located in the Chamber Building.
Mount Airy, NC Visitors Center
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
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
Chapel Hill's first microbrewery and restaurant features contemporary American Cuisine and handcrafted ales and lagers. Many...
Farmers market featuring locally grown produce, handmade crafts, baked goods and plants. Owned and operated by the North Caro...
Contemporary American-Casual/Upscale Attire ...
Japanese hibachi-style cooking and suchi bar. Reservations suggested. Group seating for 30 ao more. Serving dinner Mon.-Sun. ...
Home-grown produce, plants and flowers, preserves, baked goods and more offered by vendors. Operated by the North Carolina Co...