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Andy Griffith Playhouse/Surry Arts Council


category : Arts
The Andy Griffith Playhouse, circa 1920, is the first known site of a public school in Mount Airy. Andy Griffith attended elementary school and performed on stage when the site was known as the Rockford Street Elementary School. It now houses the Surry Arts Council. It was named after Andy Griffith in the early 1970s. Nearby is the "Andy & Opie" TV Land Landmark Statue. The new amphitheatre made from Mount Airy granite provides entertainment throughout the year.




Address:
218 Rockford St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Phone: (800)286-6193
Our Email: tanya@trificient.net
Our Website:www.surryarts.org

Come visit us in Mount Airy, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Floyd's City Barber Shop

Floyd's City Barber Shop is a real-life barber shop. Owner Russell Hiatt used to cut Andy Griffith's hair. Russell has a "Wall of Fame" in the shop. It contains more than 20,000 pictures of visitors--and counting such as Oprah Winfrey and "The Incredible Hulk"

Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions

Pine Ridge Classic Golf Course Inc.

A challenging course with rolling terrain. 18 holes, par 71. Golf amenities include a clubhouse, restaurant, range, putting green, pro shop and rentals. Open year-round. For more information, call 336/320-2233.

Mount Airy, NC Golf Courses

Cross Creek Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1

Mount Airy, NC Country Clubs

Siamese Twins Burial Site

The original Siamese twins, Eng and Chang Bunker, are buried outside the Mount Airy city limits in the White Plains Church community.

Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions

Old City Jail

The Mayberry Jail is a local re-creation of "The Courthouse" seen in so many episodes of the The Andy Griffith Show. The Old City Jail was Mount Airy's real jail for many years. The Old City Jail is also the site of the annual Mayberry Days Proclamation by the Mayor. The vintage 1962

Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions

Things to do Arts near Mount Airy, NC

Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education

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Gaston County Museum of Art and History

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