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Mount Airy
Mount Airy is the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, known as Mayberry.
Mount Airy is called Mayberry because the fictional city of Mayberry in the sitcoms "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Mayberry R.F.D.," both starring Andy Griffith, are set in Mount Airy.
The festival "Mayberry Days" is held in the last week of September every year.
Mount Airy is located about 37miles (60km) northwest of Winston-Salem, about a 40-minute drive.
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5 Recommended Attractions in Mount Airy
Here are 5 recommended attractions in Mount Airy.
Andy Griffith Museum
Andy Griffith Museum is a museum dedicated to learning about and celebrating Andy Griffith, born in Mount Airy in 1926.
With the largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia and artifacts, Andy Griffith Museum displays hundreds of items related to Andy's life and career in theater, film, and music.
Highlights of the collection include props, costumes, and other artifacts from "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock" donated by Cindi and Andy Griffith, cast and crew members, and other individuals and organizations.
NOTE: Andy Griffith Playhouse is located at the same location.
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Mayberry Days
Mayberry Days is a festival for the whole family, with activities and events for fans who long for the days when life was simple and sheriffs didn't carry guns.
Play a game of checkers or enjoy a bottle of pop while listening to the music of many local bands playing the same songs that Andy Griffith grew up with and played on "The Andy Griffith Show".
Mayberry Days will be held in the vicinity of the Andy Griffith Museum.
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Floyd's City Barbershop
Floyd's City Barbershop is the barbershop associated with Andy Griffith.
Russell Hiatt, the last barber to cut Andy Griffith's hair in Mayberry, was there.
Andy Griffith passed away in 2012.
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Mayberry Replica Courthouse (Mayberry Courthouse & Jail)
Mayberry Replica Courthouse (Mayberry Courthouse & Jail) is a tourist attraction offering a wide variety of unique old-fashioned gifts, souvenirs, candy, cold beverages, and more.
You can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere while relaxing in the rocking chairs on the front porch!
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Mayberry Squad Car Tours
Mayberry Squad Car Tours are car tours that start at the Mayberry Replica Courthouse.
You can cruise to Andy's Homeplace, pass Floyd's Barber Shop and Snappy Lunch, and drive down Main Street Mayberry-style.
You will pass by other Mayberry attractions such as Andy Griffith Playhouse, The Old Jail, and the Andy Griffith Museum's Visitors Center.
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Summary
We introduced "Mount Airy," the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, known as Mayberry.
Mayberry Days will be held in Mount Airy.
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