The Andy Griffith Playhouse, circa 1920, is the first known site of a public school in Mount Airy. Andy Griffith attended elementary school and performed on stage when the site was known as the Rockford Street Elementary School. It now houses the Surry Arts Council. It was named after Andy Griffith in the early 1970s. Nearby is the "Andy & Opie" TV Land Landmark Statue. The new amphitheatre made from Mount Airy granite provides entertainment throughout the year.
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
Site of Mount Airy's annual fiddlers convention and county fair. Located nearby Historic Downtown Mount Airy, the park has 32 full hook-ups as well as primitive sites.
Mount Airy, NC Parks
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
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 AttractionsThe 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 MuseumsTucked away in the beautiful azaleas and dogwoods on scenic Midland Road in Pinehurst, NC are two unique walking golf course ...
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Matthews Holiday Haus is a Christmas all year shop that also changes with every season and holiday of the year - featuring me...
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