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In Mount Airy NC you
can step back to a simpler
time. Actor Andy Griffith grew up here, and it's no
coincidence that a stroll down Mount Airy's Main Street reminds people of the
town of Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show. Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, Dobson
and Elkin the Communities of Surry County offers something for everyone. Outdoor
enthusiasts will enjoy riding down the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking
at Pilot Mountain State Park, or canoeing on the Yadkin River. Bluegrass and
traditional music lovers can take in a jam session or live radio show every
Saturday morning in Downtown Mount Airy. History buffs can delve in to the
area's colorful past at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History and by
visiting the county's myriad of historic sites. Taste fine wines and tour the
grounds of Old North State Winery located on Main Street in Mount Airy, North
Carolina. Mount Airy is also located in the Yadkin Valley Wine Region home to
over 24 Wineries.
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EVENTS
& ATTRACTIONS
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4TH
OF JULY. is delighted to join the Downtown Business
Association in its annual Fourth of July celebration. The
Museum events
will begin at
10:30 a.m.
in the courtyard. In keeping with the Revolutionary Spirit of
1776, patriotic banners will be displayed and program participants
will dress in Colonial costumes. Dale Cline, a Colonial
re-enactor, will read the Declaration of
Independence
and Elizabeth Martin will sing two patriotic songs. Flags have
been ordered for all the children who attend. All guests will
be served cold lemonade following the program. Association
site.
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Andy
Griffith Museum & Collection. The Andy Griffith Collection
is located at The Andy Griffith Playhouse which is now open 7 days a week.
The Surry Arts Council As one of the premiere Arts Councils in the
United States, Surry Arts touches so many lives through so many different
programs. Providing quality entertainment, education, and enrichment
through performing arts, the Surry Arts Council goes far beyond the walls
of The Andy Griffith Playhouse. Andy
Griffin Museum and Collection site.
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The
Autumn Leaves Festival. The
Autumn Leaves Festival is an event sponsored by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber
of Commerce to celebrate our cultural music and craft heritage. This is
the 42nd Annual year of the Autumn Leaves Festival and it will be held on
October 10-12, 2008. This event is one of the longest running in-and most
successful-events in the state. This event was recognized as The Southeast
Tourism Society's Top 20 Events in the South. This event is always the
second full weekend in October. We will host well over 120 craft booths
and 25 food booths. The
Autumn Leaves Festival site.
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Hanging
Rock State Park.
Not far from the cities of the Triad area, off the four-lane highways
there's another North Carolina to be discovered—sheer cliffs and peaks
of bare rock, quiet
forests and cascading waterfalls, views of the piedmont plateau that
stretch for miles. Hike the trails of Hanging Rock State Park and let
nature put life's hectic pace in perspective. Rent a vacation cabin and
fall asleep to the lullabies of spring peepers and chorus frogs. Join an
interpretive program and discover something new about nature's bounty.
Nestled in the hills is a cool mountain lake that beckons to swimmers and
fishermen. Picnic areas and campgrounds lend themselves to time spent with
family and friends. Hanging
Rock State Park site.
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Pilot
Mountain State Park.
Approach from any direction and see
Pilot Mountain rising more than 1,400 feet above the rolling countryside
of the upper Piedmont plateau. Dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in
1976,
this solitary peak is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park. Fun, from relaxation to exhilaration,
is easy to find here. Treat yourself to a horseback ride through the woods
or challenge the river from raft or canoe. A seven-mile woodland corridor
joins two sections of the park, each section offering a wealth of
opportunities for outdoor fun. The mountain segment, which includes the
two pinnacles, contains most of the visitor facilities. The more primitive
river section centers around the lazy, meandering Yadkin River. Pilot
Mountain State Park site.
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Stone
Mountain State Park.
Stone Mountain is not immediately
visible upon entering the park that bears its name, but this magnificent
600-foot granite dome is well worth the wait. Sunlight and shadows
dance across a broad tapestry of stone. White-tailed deer emerge from the
security of the forest to graze on meadow grasses at the mountain's base.
The scenery is only one attraction of the park.Test your fly-fishing
techniques in more than 20 miles of designated trout waters. Or, with more
than 16 miles of trails, take a hike in the park. Designated as a National
Natural Landmark in 1975, Stone Mountain is bounded on the north by the
Blue Ridge Parkway and on the west by the Thurmond Chatham Game Lands.
More than 14,100 acres of mountain beauty offer opportunities for outdoor
activities of all kinds. Stone
Mountain State Park site.
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RESTAURANTS &
ENTERTAINMENT |
ARTISTS &
GALLERIES |
MERCHANTS &
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The Bright Leaf
Drive-in. The Bright Leaf Drive-in was established in 1955. It
has been in operation since that date and is now under the ownership of
Jason and Nicole White. The
owners were previous employees of the Drive-in and had a good idea how
everything worked. Then, when the opportunity was presented to them about
purchasing the business, they all felt the option was too good to be
passed up. Since early September 2007 the husband and wife team has been
working hard on keeping the drive-in a viable outdoor cinema. Many
improvements are underway as well. The
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Yadkin River
Adventures. We are a full
service outfitter with full and 1/2 day river trips. Located
on the Yadkin River in the Historic Village of Rockford, heart of the
Yadkin Valley. Available
for rent are Canoes, Kayaks and Sit On Tops. Enjoy
a relaxing day on the Class 1 Yadkin River. Perfect for beginners and the
accomplished veteran as well. If you are planning a trip contact us and we
can provide you with all the necessary information.
Yadkin River Adventures site.
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Silo
Run Golf Course.
Quietly
nestled in the foothills of Northwestern North Carolina, Silo Run Golf
Course features beautiful scenery, including the Blue Ridge Mountains and
Pilot Mountain, professional service
and superb playing conditions at a great price. Proclaimed by VisitNC.com
as the “Hidden Piedmont Powerhouse,” this 18-Hole Championship Colf
Course
was expertly designed by Tom Pegram and is spread out on what used to be a
large dairy farm. Silo Run gets its name from the two large, imposing
silos left over from days gone by. The silos, perched right beside the
parking lot, are visible from the road as you drive up. Silo
Run Golf Course site.
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Mayberry
Primitives. We offer lots
of wonderful primitive needfuls, hand painted signs, pottery.
stitcheries, patterns, line of Mayberry items, Christmas all year, custom
embroidery services, candles, prim tags, quilts, home decor items. Mayberry
Primitives site.
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Mud Duck Pottery.
Mud Duck Pottery
started as a hobby,
but has turned into a passion. There is nothing like taking a lump of mud
and shaping it into a work of art. Each piece of pottery is hand made in
the Mud Duck studio by Gene and Latonna in beautiful Mt. Airy, North
Carolina! We Specialize in Stone Ware, Raku, Horsehair, and Handbuilt
pottery. Mud
Duck Pottery site.
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Surry Arts Council. The
purpose of the Surry Arts Council is to provide opportunities for all the
people of our community to experience high-quality performances and
instruction in the performing and visual
arts - while ensuring its continuity through financially responsible
leadership. As one of the premiere Arts Councils in the United States,
Surry Arts touches so many lives through so many different programs.
Providing quality entertainment, education, and enrichment through
performing arts, the Surry Arts Council goes far beyond the walls of The
Andy Griffith Playhouse. They provide the northwest area of North Carolina
with the opportunity to be a part of the arts with comprehensive
arts programming. Surry
Arts Council site.
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The
Gallery Group. It is our pleasure to invite everyone to Mount
Airy's most original art gallery. The Gallery Group and Art Studio, Inc.
is a non-profit 501(©)(3) organization run
completely by volunteers from our community. Our gallery is a gathering
place for all ... combining the handicapped population and local community
forming a new and unique society where we all share the creativity and joy
of art. Local artists have joined the gallery to display their art and
teach the handicapped population. We have a striking collection of local
art as well as unusual pieces created by very extraordinary hands. We
invite you to come and enjoy the atmosphere of the Gallery Group where the
not so perfect are more than welcome. The
Gallery Group site.
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The
Yadkin Valley Craft Guild. The Yadkin Valley Craft Guild is a
non-profit membership organization that promotes production of original
fine contemporary and
heritage craft. Artist members from the Yadkin Valley Watershed region (15
counties in North Carolina and 3 in Virginia) are working in clay, glass,
metal, fiber, jewelry, wood, photography, leather, print making, paper and
mixed media. Our supporting members and donors include individuals,
collectors, businesses and foundations. Visit the site.
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Main
Oak Emporium. Shop a unique collection of
new merchandise from over 100 vendors. Among our merchants you'll
find everything you need
for: gourmet food and wine, home and garden decor, art galleries, jewelry,
children's interest, books/cards/stationary, clothing for the Good Life,
for mind body and soul, specialty gift stores. SHOP ONLINE. Main
Oak Emporium site.
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Strudels Bakery
and Gift Shop. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Strudels is a European style bakery owned
and operated by the Payson family. We make our home in what
was the Stony Knoll Grocery, which was operated by the Coe family since
1961. The grocery was a local gathering place for the neighbors of
the Stony Knoll and Rockford communities. We bake on the premises, using
only top quality fresh ingredients. Our recipes are all
“scratch-made”, including fillings, frostings and toppings. Our coffee
is made from fresh ground beans. Strudels’ product line consists of a
wide variety of baked goods designed to appeal to many different tastes.
Our day-to-day selection will vary, so every trip to Strudels can be a new
adventure in taste. Strudels
Bakery adn Gift Shop site.
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Airmont Florist & Gift Shop
in Mount
Airy,
NC specializes in the following flowers and gift arrangements: Large
inventory of fresh flowers Tropicals Plants European/dish gardens
Contemporary and traditional arrangements High-style floral arrangements
Silk arrangements. Airmont
Florist and Gift Shop Site.
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