Visiting Mayberry

 Mount Airy is the childhood home of the late Andy Griffith. I don't think there's a baby boomer in the country that hasn't seen every episode of the "Andy Griffth Show" airing from 1960 to 1968.
Some time ago, on our way to the beach, we stopped at Mount Airy, North Carolina. A cute little town that makes you think that you've been transported to Mayberry.




Floyd's Barber Shop - You can get your haircut while you listen to Floyd's stories about Mayberry.
The Snappy Lunch - Where Andy and Barnie would grab lunch. But you can too! They are famous for the pork chop sandwich with chili, cole slaw, mustard, onion and tomato on top!
Wally's service station where Goober worked.




Sheriff Taylor's desk...
and the jail cell where Ottis spent many a night!
Take a tour of the town in a police car...


You can even stay overnight in Andy's childhood home!
"Mayberry days" take place every September in Mt. Airy. This year's special guest was actress Betty Lynn, age 91, better known as Thelma Lou...Barney's girlfriend on the show!

Check out the website!    

Have any of you been to Mt. Airy, North Carolina?


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  1. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comSeptember 24, 2017 at 12:08 PM

    Suzy, I'd love to go there! One of my favorite episodes was when Helen Crump came to town and was Opie's new teacher. He went home complaining about Old Lady Crump, so Andy was surprised to find that she was young and attractive. She became his girlfriend, and Thelma Lou was Barney's girl.

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    1. SuzySeptember 24, 2017 at 3:27 PM

      Jean,it was a wonderful place to visit. And thank you for setting me straight on the girlfriends! lol

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  2. Julie's Creative LifestyleSeptember 25, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Suzy, oh I used to love to watch that tv show. This looks like a wonderful place to visit. Thanks for sharing it at C&C with J&J.
    Enjoy the week.
    Julie

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  3. At Rivercrest CottageSeptember 26, 2017 at 8:24 PM

    Looks like a fabulous place to visit. thanks for sharing this info.

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    1. SuzySeptember 27, 2017 at 9:14 AM

      Thank you! It was like stepping back in time.

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  4. csuhpat1September 30, 2017 at 3:05 PM

    Wow, that is so cool. What a wonderful place to go. I would love to visit. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. SuzySeptember 30, 2017 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks for your comment...It was an awesome little town!

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  5. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 30, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    That was such fun!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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    1. SuzySeptember 30, 2017 at 10:10 PM

      You're welcome, Cindy and have a blessed weekend!

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  6. Tanya @ Ever After CottageOctober 4, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    How fun! I didn't know anything about Mount Airy, and I'm so glad you shared it. Our family has been watching a little bit of Andy Griffith, and my Littles love it. Even my Middles enjoy watching (16 and 18). It did take a bit of time for my 8-year-old to adjust to watching the "Gray Show", as she calls it. It would be really fun to visit Mount Airy next time we head to North Carolina to visit my oldest daughter and family. Thanks for sharing it!

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    1. SuzyOctober 4, 2017 at 10:36 AM

      Oh Tanya, I think your family would love it!! and it's an exit right off of the main highway. I love that your little one calls it the "Gray Show" lol

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 1, 2021 at 10:06 AM

    I've been there but years ago. I would love to go back with my camera at hand. What a beautiful post!

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  8. Reidland FamilyFebruary 1, 2021 at 10:17 AM

    Those were simpler times, weren't they! What a fun trip that must have been. We have a daughter in North Carolina. We'll have to check it out the next time we visit.

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    1. SuzyFebruary 1, 2021 at 10:19 AM

      Please do! You'll enjoy it...worth the trip.

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  9. NCSueFebruary 1, 2021 at 10:50 AM

    I've been through Mount Airy but never stopped for the grand tour. It looks like it would be fun! A bit of nostalgia seems very attractive just now.
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/02/black-and-white.html

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    1. SuzyFebruary 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM

      It really was a fun day! lots of good childhood memories.

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  10. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFebruary 1, 2021 at 11:03 AM

    I haven't been there but would love to visit!

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  11. EricaStaFebruary 1, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    I enjoyed reading. It was a great pleasure to learn about this historical town, I love to learn about. Thank you for sharing, Suzy.

    Happy MosaicMonday

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  12. Su-sieee! MacFebruary 1, 2021 at 4:19 PM

    I certainly want to visit Mt. Airy! I'd probably hum the show's theme song as I walked around town. :-) The statue of Andy and Opie is so cool.

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  13. Rain February 1, 2021 at 6:14 PM

    What a FUN post!!! This really brought back memories! I loved that show, thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  14. Veronica LeeFebruary 1, 2021 at 11:37 PM

    I remember that show well!

    Thank you for this delightful tour of Mayberry!

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  15. AngieFebruary 2, 2021 at 12:42 AM

    Suzy - I have not visited there, but it sure looks homey. I am a little too young to appreciate the Andy Griffith Show, but not too young to wish we could return to those simpler days! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

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  16. Peabea ScribblesFebruary 2, 2021 at 11:48 AM

    Wow, never knew that existed. Been to NC and wish I'd known. So glad you shared this. I still watch his shows as the reruns are on again.

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  17. DawnFebruary 2, 2021 at 5:43 PM

    I love Andy Griffith and Mayberry. As a NC Native we all love him, he was such a character.
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 4, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    Yup, we visited there. It was Smiles all around town! Thanks for the memories (We were full-time RVers for over ten years. There were things we planned to see and did and that was wonderful, but then there were also the surprises we stumbled on and those will always be special. Mt Airy is a good example of the latter! )

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