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Andy Griffith Playhouse/Surry Arts Council


category : Arts
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.




Address:
218 Rockford St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Phone: (800)286-6193
Our Email: tanya@trificient.net
Our Website:www.surryarts.org

Come visit us in Mount Airy, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce and Mount Airy Visitors Center

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

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

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

The Hollows Motel

The Hollows Motel is named after Mount Airy's old nickname "The Hollows." The area was called "The Hollows" because it is encircled by several mountain ranges. The Hollows Motel caters to business traffic in its 13-room facility off of Highway 52 South.

Mount Airy, NC Businesses

The Thomas House

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 Attractions

Things to do Arts near Mount Airy, NC

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Dempsey Essick Gallery

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Bob Timberlake Gallery

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