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The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the natural, historic and artistic heritage of the back country region of northwestern North Carolina and southwest Virginia. A 100-foot mural of the surrounding mountains is located in the main gallery and will the stage for your tour. Exhibits provide a trip back in time, from the natural history to the world's largest open-face granite quarry, a stop at an authentic reproduction of a log cabin; a turn-of-the-century general store; a train room where a 70-foot scale model train exhibit is nearing completion; a gallery on fire fighters that includes a 1916, 1926 and 1946 fire truck, all used by the City of Mount Airy. Second floor exhibits focus on the early 1900s and changing exhibits. A visit to the observation room, located on the fourth floor of the clock tower, provides an awesome view of surrounding mountains. The Museum Gift Shoppe, located in the Main Gallery, has gift items related to exhibits, plus local and regional history books are for sale.Hours are Tue-Fri, 10 am-4 pm and Sat, 10 am-2 pm. A small admission fee is charged.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Thomas House

Thomas House Bed & Breakfast is located in the Historic Distric on Main Street one block from the Visitors Center and within walking distance of Snappy Lunch, Floyd’s City Barber Shop and the Andy Griffith Playhouse.The Thomas House was built in 1865

Mount Airy, NC Other Attractions

Veterans Memorial Park, Inc.

Site of Mount Airy's annual fiddlers convention and county fair. Located nearby Historic Downtown Mount Airy, the park has 32 full hook-ups as well as primitive sites.

Mount Airy, NC Parks

Best Western Bryson Inn

Best Western Bryson Inn, 125 Plaza Lane, Mount Airy, is a conveniently located 60-room motel off Hwy. 89. Exit 100 or 101 from I-77 or Exit 6 from Hwy. 74. Shopping, dining and a fuel center is nearby.

Mount Airy, NC Businesses

Moore House

Moore House, circa 1862, is the oldest remaining house in Mount Airy. Located in the front yard is an outstanding rustic hexagonal summer house (circa 1865)

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

Things to do near Mount Airy, NC

Longview Golf Course

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Country Club Of Whispering Pines -West

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Outback Steakhouse

Upbeat casual Australian theme restaurant. Offering steaks, pasta, prime ribs,chicken and fresh fish. Call-ahead seating and ...