Area Attractions in Mount Airy

Arts & Entertainment Dining
History & Heritage Outdoors & Sports
Shopping Wineries & Vineyards

Arts & Entertainment

The Gallery Group & Art Studio
162A West Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-0057
gallerygroup@hotmail.com

It is our pleasure to invite everyone to Mount Airy's most original art gallery. The Gallery Group and Art Studio, Inc. is a non-profit 501()(3) organization run completely by volunteers from our community. Our gallery is a gathering place for all ... combining the handicapped population and local community forming a new and unique society where we all share the creativity and joy of art. Local artists have joined the gallery to display their art and teach the handicapped population. We have a striking collection of local art as well as unusual pieces created by very extraordinary hands. We invite you to come and enjoy the atmosphere of the Gallery Group where the not-so-perfect are more than welcome.

Blue Ridge & Beyond Festival: Storytelling, Music & Drama
Street Address
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-7998
customerservice@surryarts.org

A baker’s dozen of yarnspinners and music-makers from around the world gathers in Mount Airy each Spring as the Surry Arts Council presents Blue Ridge & Beyond, its annual festival of storytelling and music.

Featured tellers at previous Blue Ridge & Beyond festivals included Lloyd Wilson (African-American stories); Linda Fang (tales of the Orient); Felix Pitre (stories and songs from Puerto Rico); Mike Lowe (American and Celtic tales and legends); award winning Appalachian storyteller Orville Hicks and many more.

Crowds marveled at the traditional craftsmanship of tinsmith, Peter Blum. Los Viajeros band played its Mariachi music, and Chapel Hill’s own Shady Grove Band played Bluegrass in an earlier Blue Ridge & Beyond festival. Special rates are available for school and other groups.

Bright Leaf Drive-In
150 N. Andy Griffith Parkway
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-5494
brightleaf1955@yahoo.com

Bright Leaf Drive-in has been in operation since 1955, bringing family entertainment to generations!  Come see for yourself what outdoor cinema is all about.  You'll love being at one of the last remaining Drive-ins left in the State of North Carolina!

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Dining

Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards
286 Cabernet Lane
Dobson, NC 27017
336-366-3590
harvestgrill@sheltonvineyards.com

The Harvest Grill, located on the grounds of Shelton Vineyards, offers upscale dining with a bistro style atmosphere. The Harvest Grill has outdoor seating as well as an intimate dining room.

The Kitchen at Elkin Creek
Elkin Creek Vineyards
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
336-526-5119.
elkincreekwinery@aol.com

The Kitchen at Elkin Creek is the perfect venue for your special event. Currently, we are open only for weddings, receptions, special parties, private groups, etc.

Mayberry Soda Fountain
175 N. Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-4006
allnabasket@embarqemail.com

Go back to the 1950's while enjoying one of our Ice Cream Sodas, Malts, Floats, Sundaes, Hot Fudge Cake or a Simple Ice Cream Cone.

Libby Hill Seafood
199 Mayberry Mall
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-8376

Featuring Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials Everyday!

Seafood, Ribeye, Steaks and Chicken.

A Great Seafood Tradition for Over 50 Years. Located next to the Mayberry Mall.

Open Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-9:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-8:30pm

  Kalamata's Mediterranean Grille
1263 N. South Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-1688

Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-10pm.

Featuring Pasta Dishes, Greek Dishes, Sandwiches, Salads, Steaks and Seafood.

  13 Bones
502 S. Andy Griffith Parkway
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-1313

Ribs, Steaks & Seafood. There is No Bones About it!

Hours - Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-9pm and Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm.

B52's Bar & Grill
972 N Andy Griffith Parkway
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-719-2411

Music, Fun, Food, Sports

East Coast Wings & Grill
629 S. Andy Griffith Pkwy
Unit 101-102
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-719-6912

East Coast Wings' family-friendly restaurant concept has quickly gained a reputation for outstanding quality, fresh food at a great value. We are continuously expanding across the Southeastern United States, with new locations being planned across the country.

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History & Heritage

Levering Orchard
163 Levering Lane
Ararat, VA 24053
276-755-3593
info@leveringorchard.com

Levering Orchard celebrated its 100th year in 2008! Once a renowned apple orchard, today Levering Orchard features 32 acres of cherries with an extraordinary 44 varieties to choose from -- making it the largest cherry orchard in the South with the widest variety of offerings -- along with apples, peaches, and nectarines.

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
301 N. Main St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-4478
mamrh@northcarolinamuseum.org

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History educates visitors about the area referred to as "The Hollows," which is quite a fitting name in that the entire region rests in a saucer-like depression circled by mountains.

The panoramic view from the Museum’s Observation Tower captures the beauty of this mountainous circle, which includes the Blue Ridge Mountains, Slate Mountain, The Sauratowns, Pilot Mountain and Turner Mountain.

A tour of the Museum is a step back in time. Exhibits include subjects, such as the World’s Largest Open Face Granite Quarry, the Yadkin River, Saura Indians, The Original Siamese Twins, Andy Griffith Heritage, Tommy Jarrell, Model Railroad, The development of this community is not unlike that of most crossroads, rural areas, towns and cities across America. All had similar beginnings, yet each possesses unique qualities.

Downtown Cinema Theatre
142 North Main St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-2222

Mount Airy’s historic Downtown Cinema has been a popular source of entertainment for over six decades. Originally called the "Earle," this 450-seat movie house has screened most of Hollywood’s legendary films. On any given Saturday night, moviegoers would line up around the block on North Main Street to see their cinematic heroes on the theatre’s big screen. Going to see a "picture" at the Cinema was a real event.

The Cinema closed in the 1980s, a victim of the "multiplex" phenomenon. In 1990, Stewart and Everette Theatres, who owned the building, donated the Cinema to the Surry Arts Council. Dark for several years, the grand old theatre was in serious disrepair. With thousands of hours of volunteer help, the Surry Arts Council brought the Cinema back to vibrant life. Today, the Cinema is alive with activity. The arts council screens $3 movies five nights a week as well as hosts a variety of shows here. For movie listings, call 336-786-2222.

Andy's Homeplace
711 E. Haymore St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-5999
Lenise.Lynch@hilton.com

If you're an Andy Griffith fan and a Mayberry lover, this is the place for you. Andy's boyhood home right in the heart of town, within walking distance of Main Street including Snappy Lunch mentioned on The Andy Griffith Show, Floyd's Barbershop, The Andy Griffith Collection, Opie's Candy Store, Mayberry Soda Fountain and the Old City jail with Andy's police car. and more! This place is charming and friendly!

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Outdoors & Sports

Canoeing & Kayaking! Yadkin River Adventures
Historic Village of Rockford
104 Old Rockford Road
Dobson, NC 27017
336-374-5318
paddle@yadkinriveradventures.com

Yadkin River Adventures is conveniently located and in close proximity to other area attractions such as: Rockford General Store, Rag Apple Lassie Winery and Vineyards, Stony Knoll Vineyards, Flint Hill Vineyards, Shelton Vineyards, Mt. Airy (Mayberry), Pilot Mountain State Park (Mount Pilot), Fisher River Park, Dr Flippins Bed and Breakfast, Rosie Joe's Guest House, Silo Run Golf Course, Richmond Hill Law School, Elkin, Forsyth County, Yadkin County, Stokes County and numerous other venues that you may enjoy after your adventure on the river.

The Hollows
Various Locations
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-4478

"The Hollows" is the name that defines the greater Mount Airy area because it is encircled by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Slate Mountain, The Sauratowns, Pilot Mountain and Turner Mountain.

Visitors can enjoy a great panoramic view of the mountains by visiting the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History’s clock tower located at 301 N. Main St. The museum is open: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Small admission fee.

Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Parkway
Roaring Gap, NC 28668
336-957-8185
stone.mountain@ncmail.net

Stone Mountain is not immediately visible upon entering the park that bears its name, but this magnificent 600-foot granite dome is well worth the wait. Sunlight and shadows dance across a broad tapestry of stone. White-tailed deer emerge from the security of the forest to graze on meadow grasses at the mountain’s base. The scenery is only one attraction of the park.

Test your fly-fishing techniques in more than 17 miles of designated trout waters. Or with more than 16 miles of trails, take a hike in the park. Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1975, Stone Mountain is bound on the north by the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the west by the Thurmond Chatham Game Lands. More than 13,747 acres of mountain beauty offer opportunities for outdoor activities of all kinds.

Carolina Ziplines & Canopy Tour
1085 Nickell Farm Rd
Westfield, NC 27053
336-972-7656
info@carolinaziplines.com

Carolina Ziplines Canopy Tours is a place of adventure, nature, fun, and relaxation. Come soar through the trees, harnessed in climbing gear, for an exciting look at the beautiful Carolina Country nature from a completely new perspective. Our guides will escort you on an individual, group, company, or family adventure where you will have your adrenaline rush and learn about the local ecology from a bird's eye view.

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Shopping

SYRS Gift Shop
162B West Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-5153
mimilane@embarqmail.com

We are a small non-profit store where everything in the store is created by adults with developmental disabilities. We have some wonderful gift items, such as hand built pottery,wooden bird houses and feeders, recycled glass wind chimes and much more! All proceeds go to supplies and wages to individuals who otherwise would have very little income. We are located just around the corner from Snappy Lunch and a block away from Surry Arts Council.

Hours of the Gallery: 8:30am - 4:00pm Mon-Fri and 9am - 3pm on Saturday

All in a Basket
439 N. Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-4006

Specialty Gift Baskets For All Occasions, Romance The Night Away With One Of Our Wine Baskets, Balloon Candy And Floral Bouquets Gourmet Foods & Much More, Corporate Accounts Welcome, Delivery & Shipping Available.

B & L Custom Jewelers
401 N. Main St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-755-9776
brandt@mtairyjewelers.com

Brandt Scholz G. G., owner of B & L Custom Jewelers is a graduate gemologist, and goldsmith with 30 years experience. For all your custom jewelry needs, visit Brandt today!

Froo Froo Pet Boutique
171 N. Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-719-6818
froofroopetboutique@yahoo.com

Froo Froo Pet Boutique "Where Fur Meets Fashion!"

Pet Friendly Dog Store on Main Street in Mount Airy featuring an array of Gourmet Dog Treats, Dog Clothing, and much more! A Must Stop for Pet Owners and their Pets in Mount Airy!

  Good Life Outfitters
248 North Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-2404
info@goodlifeoutfitter.com

Retail Store Hours
Monday - Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Closed Sunday

Featuring Items by: The North Face, Mountain Hardware, Rainbow Sandals, Crocs, The Good Life, Carharts, Chaco, UGG and More!

  Infinity Day Spa of Mount Airy, LLC
127 Rawley Avenue
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-719-1633
tracy@infinitydayspama.com

Infinity Day Spa Offers many pampering services such as Massages, Facials, Waxing, Manicures, Pedicures and body wraps. Additional Amenties include; sauna, steam showers and hydrotherapy. A gift certificate or gift basket from Infinity Day Spa would make an awesome gift for someone!

Mayberry Flea Market
1275 Andy Griffen Parkway Hwy 52 N
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-0920
postmistressta2003@yahoo.com

Check out the Mayberry Flea Market. Huge selections and great value. If you visit mount airy you will not want to miss the Mayberry Flea Market. Over 300 vendors and growing everyday. We have everything you would need or want in one place.. We have it all.

Mayberry Primitives
215 N. Main St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-4636
mayberryprim@embarqmail.com

Our store is filled with Primitive Home Decor Items. We carry hand made candles, wood, Quilted items, Berry items, Framed prints, Hand painted pottery. We have christmas in our store all year long.

We also have a Custom Embroidery business in our store. Embroidery has been one of our favorite pastimes for ten years now.

Mount Airy Paint Store
222 Franklin Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-6755
mapaintstore@yahoo.com

Mount Airy Paint Store was started in 1948, and has been a part of downtown Mt. Airy since that time. The store moved to it's current location in 1963. The current owner of the store is Mike Butler who is a lifelong resident of Mt. Airy. We specialize in top quality products from Pittsburgh Paints, Glidden Paints, Cabot Stains and we have a large selection of wallcoverings to choose from. Please call or visit our store for more information.

  Opie's Candy Store
135 Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-1960

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm

Come on into Opie's Candy Store for all your old-tyme goodies, including 300+ candies, honey, jams, jellies, gift boxes, and gift baskets. Experience "Sweet" Mayberry!

Mud Duck Pottery
479 Old US Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-9361
mudduck@mudduckpottery.net

Mud Duck Pottery started as a hobby, but has turned into a passion. There is nothing like taking a lump of mud and shaping it into a work of art. Each piece of pottery is hand made in the Mud Duck shop in beautiful Mt. Airy, North Carolina! No two pieces are exact. For the complete story, check out the About Us section of our web site.

Pottery makes an ideal gift for weddings, house-warming parties, and many other occasions! Be sure to check out our Gallery where you may find that perfect gift for that special someone or for yourself!

Our pottery is also located in various shops in North Carolina. You never know, we might be closer than you think! A list of shops and pottery conventions can be found in the Order Info link to your left!

Our shop is located in beautiful Mt. Airy, North Carolina. We do not have any set shop hours as of now. So if you would like to visit our shop and view our pottery first hand, please call ahead so that we will know you are coming.

Strudels Bakery and Gifts in Historic Rockford Village
3095 Rockford Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-374-3022
Kpayson@strudelsbakery.com

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Strudels is a European style bakery owned and operated by the Payson family. We make our home in what was the Stony Knoll Grocery, which was operated by the Coe family since 1961. The grocery was a local gathering place for the neighbors of the Stony Knoll and Rockford communities

The Payson family refurbished the building and opened Strudels in 2006, making a long time dream come to life. We are continuing the tradition of being a gathering place for the local communities, as well as for visitors from all over, who take a break from touring the local wineries, “Mayberry” and the Blue Ridge mountains to enjoy our creations.

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Wineries & Vineyards

Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
Tasting Room Drive off of Klondike Road
235 Chatham Cottage Circle,
State Road, NC 28621
Office: 336-835-4230
Tasting Room: 336-835-2458
derrill.rice@grassycreekvineyard.com

Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery, founded in 2003 among the green hills surrounding Elkin at the historical Klondike Cabins, produces fine wines from North Carolina’s premier Yadkin Valley wine country.

Shelton Vineyards
286 Cabernet Lane
Dobson, NC 27017
336-366-4724
sales@sheltonvineyards.com

Founded in 1999, Shelton Vineyards is the largest family-owned estate winery in North Carolina. Located in the Yadkin Valley near Dobson and Mt. Airy, NC, the winery features a spacious visitor center with a tasting bar and gift shop. Shelton Vineyards offers tours and tastings every day of the week. Shelton Vineyards' grounds are beautifully landscaped, and picnicking is encouraged. Picnic supplies are available on the premises. During the summer months, Shelton Vineyards sponsors a summer concert series on our outdoor stage.

Old North State Winery
308 N Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-WINE
sales@oldnorthstatewinery.com

Located in the burgeoning Yadkin Valley wine region, Old North State Winery started as a cooperative in 2002 and has since evolved to a winery owned by two families with one vision.

Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Road
Ronda, North Carolina 28670
336-835-9463
info@raffaldini.com

Raffaldini Vineyards-In the Swan Creek Region of The Yadkin Valley (Chianti in the Carolinas). Sip a glass of our award-winning, Italian-style wines as you stroll along pathways surrounded by fig and olive trees. Choose a gourmet picnic from our deli case and dine "al fresco" on our expansive deck or on the Villa's piazza. Host a celebration in our Villa or Fattoria, overlooking the mountains and 40 acres of beautiful rolling vines.

Tasting Room Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm and by appointment

RagApple Lassie Winery
3820 Rockford Road
Boonville, NC 27011
866-RAG-APPLE
info@ragapplelassie.com

You are cordially invited to visit RagApple Lassie Vineyards and Winery located under the western gaze of majestic Pilot Mountain at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills. Tours and wine tastings are available daily, noon to six p.m.

Round Peak Vineyards
765 Round Peak Church Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-352-5595
info@roundpeak.com

Round Peak Vineyards is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Yadkin Valley.  Round Peak takes pride in our beautiful vineyards and our award winning wines. We offer Italian and French varietals.  Many of our wines are Estate Bottled.

Stony Knoll Vineyards
1485 Stony Knoll Road
Dobson, North Carolina 27017
336-374-5752
vancoe@surry.net

Stony Knoll Vineyards are lifted high on the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains against a Carolina sun that creates a bouquet of aromatic wonders and pleasures. The development of a "delivering terroir" began on this "North Carolina Century Farm" in 1896 when the ancestors of Kathy Coe bought a tract of land in southern Surry County. In the early 1940s the vineyard area was cleared with hand tools and domesticated animals and put into cultivation.

Elkin Creek Vineyards
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
336-526-5119.
elkincreekwinery@aol.com

Inspired by one man’s passion, along the foothills of the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina, lies Elkin Creek Vineyard. From the hand-hewed beams of the winery, to the hand-tendered estate vines, you will sense the rhythm of man in harmony with nature.

Experience a blend of tradition, passion and nature celebrated by the art of wine making that is captured in each handcrafted bottle.

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