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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.

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Mount Airy Museum of Regional History

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the natural, historic and artistic heritage of the back country region of northwestern North Carolina and southwest Virginia. A 100

Mount Airy, NC Museums

Downtown 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 Theatres

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

Mayberry Motor Inn

Andy Griffith fans are in for a real treat when they stay at the Mayberry Motor Inn, located along Highway 52 Bypass. Inn keeper, Alma Venable, shares her Andy Griffith memorabilia collection in Aunt Bea's Room. Ima went to the real estate sale of "Aunt Bea"

Mount Airy, NC Businesses

N. C. Granite Corp.

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

Things to do near Mount Airy, NC

Bagels on the Hill

Sixteen varieties of bagels baked fresh daily from dough made on site, fresh cream cheese spreads prepared on premises, hot a...

Sir Edmond Halley's

Creative American/British Cuisine ...