Point of Interest
Mayberry
North Main St., Mount Airy, NC 27030
Mayberry, the idyllic hometown made famous on "The Andy Griffith Show," has long been considered a fictional place, but the real Mayberry does exist: The TV-show town was based on Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy.
Mount Airy has embraced its role as the inspiration for Mayberry. The town features year-round attractions such as the Andy Griffith Museum, Andy Griffith Playhouse, Snappy Lunch and Squad Car Tours that point out key locations such as the house where Andy was raised, which is available for overnight stays. The town goes all-in on "The Andy Griffith Show" every year for Mayberry Days, a week-long festival featuring parades, celebrities, music and more.
