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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 pm. It is free and open to the public. See movies at the Cinema Wednesday through Monday nights and Spanish movies on Tuesdays at 7 pm.

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Moore House

Moore House, circa 1862, is the oldest remaining house in Mount Airy. Located in the front yard is an outstanding rustic hexagonal summer house (circa 1865)

Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions

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

Best 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.

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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.

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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.

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Things to do near Mount Airy, NC

Bistro 40

Weekday lunch buffet with soup, salad and a carving station. Group seating for 30 or more with a reservation. Reservations su...

Creech Recreation Complex

Golf practice range with putting, chipping and driving ranges. Full pro shop with clubs, repairs and can build clubs. Offer...

Hayti Heritage Center

Operated by St. Joseph's Historic Foundation. Hayti was once one of America's most successful African American (African-Amer...

First Presbyterian Church

The church was rebuilt in 1832 after Fayetteville's Great Fire of 1831. The structure's most significant features are a wood...