Surry County, NC Other Attractions
Historic Downtown Elkin
Self guided Historic Downtown Elkin walking tour available at Visitors Center. Sites & structures on National Register plus Main Street designated downtown sites 1850. Free
<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
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.
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’
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)
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'
Gertrude Smith House
Built by merchant and landowner Jefferson Davis Smith, this Victorian-style home contains period furnishings and is on National Register of Historic Places. Call 1-800-576-0231 tour schedule.
N. C. Granite Corp.
Mount Airy is the home of the world's largest open faced granite quarry. The quarry has been in operation since 1889. Many of Mount Airy'
Robert C. Smith House
Eng and Chang Bunker - "The Original Siamese Twins" Exhibit. An Exhibit on Donna Fargo's musical career including stage outfits and records. Also see Andy Griffith items.
<Snappy Lunch
Snappy Lunch was mentioned on the Andy Griffith Show and Andy ate here as a young boy. Snappy Lunch is Mount Airy's oldest restaurant, circa 1923
Andy's Homeplace
Come spend the night at Andy's Homeplace located at 711
Lee Wind Wholesale Warehouse
Need great outdoor wear? Located in State Road on Hwy 21 at the base of the mountain for Polartic-perfect for golfing, hunting, tennis and spectator sports from gloves, hats and vests to coats