The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Mount Airy, North Carolina (NC)

October 14, 2021 Christa Meece

Mount Airy is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,388. The town is widely known as the home of actor Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry on his eponymous show.
Restaurants in Mount Airy

1. The Gertrude Smith House

708 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3743
Excellent
86%
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14%
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

The Gertrude Smith House

Reviewed By 55cruiser - Paintsville, United States

We stopped by the visitors center, and a very knowledgeable young lady told us about the Gertrude Smith house. It was during their Christmas tour, so the entire house was decorated for the holidays. There were three beautiful Christmas trees and the lady who met us at the door told us so many interesting things about the house. The tour is self guided, so we were able to take our time and look through each room. We enjoyed is so much, and would highly suggest that you make it a stop on your visit to Mt. Airy!

2. Floyd's City Barbershop

129 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3807 +1 336-786-2346 http://www.facebook.com/Floyds-City-Barber-Shop-123582264329433
Excellent
75%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 445 reviews

Floyd's City Barbershop

Reviewed By Benjibox

We met the real Floyd's son, who owns the barber shop and employs two barbers. He was SO friendly and full of local history and stories about all the different people that he has met over the years. Original cash register and at least one original barber chair.

3. Mayberry Replica Courthouse

625 S Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3810 +1 336-786-6066 http://www.wallysinmayberry.com
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
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4.5 based on 279 reviews

Mayberry Replica Courthouse

Reviewed By ChuckY222

We had a great time seeing Wally's service station, the replica courthouse and jail and other areas from the show like the Darlings' cabin.

4. Downtown Mt. Airy

Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 +1 336-786-4511 http://mountairydowntown.org/HOME.html
Excellent
66%
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8%
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4.5 based on 478 reviews

Downtown Mt. Airy

Reviewed By Bostonterrier61 - Huntersville, United States

We were in the area and ended up strolling the streets of Mt Airy. It is a beautiful little country town with lots of shops and restaurants all using the Andy Griffith scene as the draw. We enjoyed our time here.

5. Resting Place of Chang and Eng Bunker, Siamese Twins

614 Old U.S. 601, Mount Airy, NC 27030-7892 http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-grave-of-chang-eng-bunker
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
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33%
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Resting Place of Chang and Eng Bunker, Siamese Twins

6. Old City Jail

215 City Hall St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3860 +1 336-789-4636 http://www.visitnc.com/listing/old-city-jail
Excellent
56%
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Old City Jail

Reviewed By olivefinder - Charlotte, United States

Having grown up loving Andy Griffith and all the characters, my friends and I were delighted to find this perfect recreation of the Mayberry Jail. The details here are classic tv - Otis' cell, the key, Andy's desk (down to the phone and typewriter!) This is a fun part of any trip to "Mayberry" Mount Airy, NC.

7. Holy Angels Catholic Church

1208 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3640 +1 336-786-8147
Excellent
22%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Holy Angels Catholic Church

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