Darlin family farm is not an actual farm. Instead it is a homage and building facade to characters…read moreof the famed tv show the Andy Griffith show in historic downtown mount Airy North Carolina aka Mayberry. This barn and truck are simply Photo ops and sit next to other Mayberry photo ops and the gift stores inside Wally's and the Mayberry hotel. Overall a really fun photo ops and it's cool to see an homage to the whacky darlin family that was lovable reoccurring characters in the show.

Darlin family farm is not an actual farm.My buddy and I visited Mayberry over the summer. We had a…read moregreat time and it was very fun to see all the sights and scenes from the beloved TV show. This is a great addition to the tour and the town. I would recommend checking it out as it has many fun tidbits from Andy and Barney. Goober says hey! Hey to Goober.

I wasn't sure what to expect but the lady at the visitor center said this was a MUST DO!…read more This was a house that looked like Miss Gertrude stepped of and walked outside and you snuck in. Everything is in its place and authentic to how she had it decorated. The two ladies at the back entrance were super friendly and a wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed walking through and looking at the decor and photos. Amazing art work from around the world. I loved hearing the stories and I could just feel a sense that I had met Gertrude while walking her halls. Thank you for allowing us to stop by right at closing!!

The Gertrude Smith House is located just outside of Downtown Mt. Airy. It is within walking…read moredistance or you can drive as they have a parking lot or you can park in the street. The 1903 house is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Admission is free to tour the Victorian house as that was part of Gertrude Smith's will that admission be free. Ms. Smith left her house by will to be kept as a museum and established a trust to care and maintain it. The house is kept as if it were in the early 1900s with furniture; artwork and decor. The tour begins in the back of the house and I was greeted and given some history of the house and Ms. Smith. The house is self guided so you can spend as much time inside as you'd like. The rooms have information to read about or you can just look at the contents from the antiques; photographs; artwork; furniture; etc. I highly recommend visiting this historic gem if you are in the MT. Airy area.

LuRosa Atkins Manor is a breath of fresh air from all the Mayberry hoopla in Mount Airy…read more A beautiful old house with the delightful owners who have lovingly restored it to guide you through. Owners, April and Ed Atkins, are so much fun. Ed's stained glass work is amazing. I took the tour last week and it was definitely worth the money.

This much more modern memorial is located next to the entrance to the Surry County Courthouse that…read moreis today used for the offices of the County Manager and their administrative support. The granite memorial was unveiled in 2005. The monument takes the form of a slender, upright slab of granite, its silhouette capped with a gable-shaped top that evokes the pitched rooflines of 19th-century architecture. Resting on a single rectangular base, the structure stands as a somber and stylized tribute to the Confederate legacy. Carved into the front face is a relief depiction of a Confederate infantryman, rendered with careful attention to period detail. He wears a kepi-style military cap, a common feature of Civil War uniforms, and carries a bedroll slung diagonally across one shoulder suggesting readiness for long marches and encampments. His hands grip a musket, held vertically in front of him, reinforcing his role as a soldier in active service. On the reverse side of the memorial, two flags are etched in full color and arranged in a crossed formation. The flag on the viewer's right is the Confederate flag of North Carolina, representing the state's specific contribution to the Confederate cause. To the left is the national flag of the Confederacy, often referred to as the "Stars and Bars," symbolizing the broader allegiance to the Confederate States. Together, these flags frame the monument's rear with a visual reminder of both state and national identity as understood within the context of the Civil War era. As memorials go, it's pretty good. Understated and yet a reminder of those who fought and lost. Is it appropriate for this location on county property? I think many would be offended for this reminder of the Civil War era. [Review 1097 of 2025 - 4369 in North Carolina - 24651 overall]

"No right was deemed by the fathers of the government more sacred than the right of speech... the…read moregreat moral renovator of society and government." -Frederick Douglass. And that sentiment resonates deeply when standing before these foundational texts. The Charters of Freedom exhibit in Dobson, North Carolina, offers a striking and dignified outdoor display of America's founding documents. These are life-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and key civil rights amendments, etched in bronze and installed beside the historic Surry County Courthouse. The setting invites reflection on the enduring principles of liberty and justice, with the documents' physical heft and open-air placement reinforcing their accessibility to all. And doubly so as there is a Confederate Memorial less than a stone's throw away. [Review 1018 of 2025 - 4364 in North Carolina - 24572 overall]

Hubby and I wanted to explore Mt Airy on this lovely Monday early morning. Tickets are 10.00 a…read moreadult and plenty of parking around the museum. There are two small section one upstairs and the down stairs. I would say this museum is on the smaller side. We were done within 25 mins. It's nice to see things from the show since I did grow up watching this over at my grand parents house.

Nice museum with plenty to take in! There's beautiful…read moremurals outside for photo opportunities. Employees were friendly and both buildings were clean. You can get a deal on the museum across the street if you buy tickets for both places. It also includes the Earle theater. If you're in town definitely check it out.

Final resting place of the most famous conjoined twins, this cemetery in Mount Airy is adjacent to…read moreUS-74. The twins were born in 1811 and traveled the world. They were joined by a bridge of cartilage. Why are they here? Well, during a trip to North Carolina, they simply fell in love with the state (Who wouldn't?) and in 1843, married Adelaide and Sarah Anne Yates, sisters native to the area. The brothers ran the plantation and lived together until tensions between Adelaide and Sara Anne forced them to set up separate households in the town of White Plains. Between their two marriages, the brothers produced a staggering 21 children. They passed in 1874 and their wives were buried next to them in their final plot. Some 1500 descendants of the twins still reside in the area. The grace is easy to find behind the church. There is parking in the church parking lot. And if you're staying at the neighboring RV park, there is an unmarked path to the cemetery. [Review 14983 overall, 485 of 2021, number 2849 in North Carolina.]

This was a fascinating find for me, as I am (by marriage, albeit not by blood) related to the…read morefamous Bunker twins. My grandfather's aunt (i.e., my great-great aunt) Elizabeth "Betty" Lee-Jones married (I believe) Chang Bunker's grandson, Franklin Davis Jones, in nearby Surrey, North Carolina in 1904. (The couple moved to Idaho. He died in the early Sixties; she died in 1973.)

Super cute spot. Looked like someone had just gotten married there because there was confetti…read moreeverywhere. Great stop for pictures and easy to walk too. Wheelchair accessible as well.

A beautiful covered bridge in the Historic district. This modern (1998) covered bridge connects the…read moreVisitors Center with the Historic district. We stopped here for a little walk about on a Sunday morning so we didn't happen upon many people and nothing was open at the time. It was peaceful walk in a pretty area.

What a delight! After living in New Mexico for the past 16 years, I happened to be back in town…read moreand was able to do the Christmas program they had. Everything was great! The staff were on point and volunteers very knowledgeable. What a local treasure!

First of all, the folks here are friendly and extremely helpful/informative. We will have to come…read moreback for the apple picking down the street. Our first time here, we toured the grounds and the preserved farmhouse. Lace and I always get a kick out of checking out old farmhouses, and this place did not disappoint! Old books, clothes, furniture, even a calendar hanging from 1905! There are some animals on the grounds but not many, so don't bring kids expecting to have a petting zoo experience because this isn't that. The farmhouse itself is deceptively huge and has a unique layout. Worth the trip if you're interested in these kinds of things. They do plenty of events on site, but they didn't have anything going on for this particular outing.

The rock observation deck is a viewing area for the United States largest open granite site…read more Located in mount airy North Carolina just a few miles outside of the famed Mayberry setup of the town. Rumor is on the right day and right time you can come watch some granite blasting here and it's a unique experience. On our trip we didn't really find a designated observation deck and it was rainy so not much happening. Overall it was still Interesting and unique to see so much open space with all granite. Reminded me of some of the planet surfaces you see from mass photos of other planets or a Star Wars themed set.