The heading here on yelp *should* say "Carroll County Visitor & Information Center." Just a turn…read moreoff the main drag, this is a nice place to get a quick pit stop, stretch your legs, ask the nice lady some quick questions, and even check out a gift shop featuring local crafts and arts. The restrooms were clean, and there's even a small farmer's market just across the parking lot.

I absolutely adore Spencer Penn. It is a community center that offers live monthly blue grass…read morenights, weekly exercise classes at little to no charge, and at least two major community festivals during the year. It has a good library, a book club, and a photography club. It also has some of the nicest people that you'll meet in Henry County.

Erected in 1976 by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, this marker reads…read more.. "The Blue Ridge Mission School was established by the Virginia Baptist General Convention in 1916 at a site just to the southeast. It provided general education and religious training, on both the elementary and secondary level, to day and boarding students. Its program was increasingly coordinated with, and in 1941 superseded by, that of the newly-developed public school system." Online, there is more information. The Blue Ridge Mission School was the first institution to offer a high school education north of Bull Mountain. By the beginning of the 1919-1920 school term, 103 students had enrolled. By 1921-22, the school had 152 students, the highest enrollment ever achieved at the school. Most years, enrollment numbered in the 120 to 150 student range, including both elementary and high school students. Results for the Blue Ridge Mission School were quite impressive. During its 25 years of service, this school made a tremendous impact on its students and the Buffalo Ridge Community. It provided learning and recreational activities with school programs, including drama and music, with socials every Sunday afternoon and on special occasions. The school's greatest contribution was providing education to northern Patrick County and to areas from which students came. It opened doors for enrichment and development that would not have been possible for most of its students. Over 200 students graduated from the high school and hundreds of others attended for some time. An accurate survey of vocations followed by its students is not available, but its graduates included a medical doctor, an attorney, three college professors, at least six ministers, one member of the Virginia House of Delegates, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, 10 public school administrators, several dozen teachers and successful business men and women, in addition to a host of admirable solid citizens. [Review 13753 overall, 1074 of 2020, number 1188 in Virginia.]

The whittling wall is a really cool and creative public art sculpture located in mount airy North…read moreCarolina aka Mayberry. My buddy and I was exploring the historic Main Street area when we seen this Brick wall with realistic looking brick colored figures carved into them. This piece was equally creepy and impressive. Overall this is one of the most unique, cooler pieces of public arts I've ever came across and will be very memorable For me.

This was an awesome experience to see you while we were in mayberrry. We are walking around, trying…read moreto find a different landmarks in public. Hartman came across the Wailing Wall. It was a nice addition to the mayberrry City.

Surry County is named for Surrey County in England, which was the birthplace of Governor William…read moreTyron. It was officially formed in April 1771, carved out from Rowan County during the colonial period. The Dobson courthouse is the third to serve the county and the first after the county seat was moved to here after it was previously in Richmond and Rockford for a more central location. The building was designed by Harry Barton and Raleigh James Hughes. It features Ionic pilasters and symmetrical wings added in 1971. It reflects the Classical Revival style with a symmetrical facade that features five bays with a central entrance flanked by Ionic pilasters, all rendered in buff-colored brick that gives the structure a stately, enduring presence. In 1971, two-story wings were added to the east and west sides, expanding its capacity while maintaining architectural harmony with the original structure. The building remained in active use until the early 2000s, when the Surry County Justice Center was constructed nearby to accommodate modern court needs. The grounds feature more than just the usual monuments. There is a Sensory Garden with a bench and a gong. Yes, I rang the gong. There is a beautiful pollinator garden complete with a variety of flowering plants and native grasses. I did pluck two small lavender leaves for my wife. Sorry! She's a lavender fan and they were just so fragrant. [Review 1019 of 2025 - 4365 in North Carolina - 24573 overall]

The Mayberry squad car can be found parked on the historic streets of mount airy North Carolina or…read morecan be seen giving tours of the Mayberry settings made famous from hometown alum Andy Griffith. For anyone who has watched the Andy Griffith show the car and town looks familiar. Is a cool photo op and if you want you can pay $50 a carload and be taken on tours of all the Mayberry sites in Andy's and Barney's prop Mayberry police car. Overall fun and cool photo op and tourist opportunity for the die hard fans.

The Mayberry squad car can be found parked on the streets of Mayberry North Carolina or can be seen…read moregiving tours of the Mayberry settings made famous from hometown Andy Griffith. If you look close you can see Barney on the streets trying to catch a ride

Moody Tavern in Danbury is one of those places where the history is doing almost all of the…read moretalking, and that is what makes it worth the stop. The building dates back to the mid nineteenth century, constructed by Nathaniel Moody before 1860 to serve travelers visiting the local mineral springs, and it later became known as the McCandless Inn. Its biggest moment came in April 1865 when Union General George Stoneman used the upstairs rooms as his headquarters during his raid through Stokes County, taking advantage of the east and west facing windows that offered a commanding view of the area. Today, the structure is recognized as a Civil War Trails site, standing in the center of Danbury opposite the former Stokes County Courthouse. Even if you're just passing through town, it is the kind of landmark that rewards a few minutes of curiosity, especially if you enjoy places where the layers of local history are still visible in the architecture. The tavern is not an operating restaurant or bar, but as a preserved historic site it adds real character to Danbury and ties together the stories of the mineral springs area, the Moratock Iron Works and Stoneman's brief occupation of the town. [Review 646 of 2026 - 4734 in North Carolina - 25827 overall]

A piece of history in my back yard. The docents were great. Take the kids/grandkids.read more

This is a great side trip for anyone in the area sightseeing. Tours are offered from April to…read moreOctober on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, but the grounds are open for touring even when the tours are not going on. I haven't made it to a tour yet but I really enjoyed walking around the grounds. Things to see include: the main house, a smoke house, a creamery, the family cemetery, a tobacco barn, the African American cemetery, and the friendship garden. They have been working on the African American cemetery, which needs a lot of help/maintenance. There is also a short woodland trail that goes to a platform within a dense grove of pines. If you can make it out in the fall, this place is absolutely stunning but it's pretty all throughout the year.