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Must-see merits
It’s Andy Griffith’s childhood home and the inspiration for Mayberry in the beloved 1960s sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show." Located 40 minutes northwest of Winston-Salem, Mount Airy has embraced its role with a number of attractions that honor its native son and his show.
Plan your visit
Mount Airy Visitors Center: Find free maps if you'd like to explore by foot, and it's always fun to get recommendations from locals.
Squad Car Tours: Take a Squad Car Tour in a replica of Deputy Barney Fife’s. Leaving from Wally’s Service Station, up to four people can climb in and cruise the Mayberry sights — including The Andy Griffith Playhouse, Snappy Lunch and more — for 30 to 45 minutes. A replica of the jail and courthouse is next door.
Mayberry Motor Inn: Overnight accommodations are available here, where guests can request the Aunt Bee room, furnished with items once owned by the late actress, Frances Bavier, who played beloved Aunt Bee.
Andy's Homeplace: Andy Griffith’s childhood home operates as a bed and breakfast owned by the Hampton Inn of Mount Airy.
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More sights to see
Snappy Lunch: No Mayberry visit would be complete without a fried pork chop sandwich from Snappy Lunch. Then-student Andy Griffith frequented this quaint diner for a quick lunch before local schools had cafeterias on campus.
Andy Griffith Playhouse: Originally an early 20th-century elementary school, this was the site of Griffith’s own early thespian training. A TV Land bronze statue of Sheriff Taylor and Opie stands outside the playhouse.
Andy Griffith Museum: Learn even more about Griffith’s life at the Andy Griffith Museum, which features hundreds of items from the career of the actor, producer, singer and writer, all collected by his friend Emmett Forrest.
Pilot Mountain State Park: Approach from any direction and see Pilot Mountain — or as fans of the show might know it, Mount Pilot — rising more than 2,000 feet above the rolling countryside. Dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1974, this solitary peak is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park.
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Go Beyond the Guidebook
In addition to Mayberry-themed attractions open year-round, thousands of fans visit Mount Airy each September for its Mayberry Days celebration. The family-friendly festival, hosted by the Surry Arts Council, features a parade, golf tournament, Andy Griffith trivia contests, screenings of show episodes, live entertainment and more.