Yadkin Valley Visitors Guide

swimming Armfield Recreation Center

Andy Griffith Playhouse Surry Arts Council sponsors many theatrical events at the Andy Griffith Playhouse, showcasing performing and visual arts through a variety of programs.Take in the TV Land Network statue of Andy and Opie, view the Andy Griffith Collection, or take in a summer outdoor con- cert at the Blackmon Amphitheatre.The Andy Griffith Playhouse is the site of the old Rockford Street School, which Andy Griffith attended while growing up. 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-7998, surryarts.org Floyd’s City Barber Shop Floyd’s Barber Shop, located in Historic Downtown Mount Airy, is a must-see.A highlight is the “Wall of Fame” featuring over 18,000 pictures of tourists, includ- ing a few celebrities! 129 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 visitmayberry.com Historic Mount Airy Ghost Tours A tour guide will lead you on a 90-minute, lantern-lit walking tour through Downtown Mount Airy, highlight- ing some of Mount Airy’s final resting places with little- known facts about the area and stories about 13 less than-mortal friends – where they lived and supposedly died.Tours begin at 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night, Spring through Fall from June through the end of October.This is a great way to bring history to “life” – if you’ve been to Mount Airy during the day, it’s time to visit at night! Reservations are highly recommended. northcarolinamuseum.org Mount Airy Museum of Regional History 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4478, northcarolinamuseum.org Mayberry Mules & Wagon Rides Enjoy back-to-the-basics wagon rides through Historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC 336-710-2783, mayberrymules.com Walker’s Soda Fountain Ice cream sodas, malts, floats, sundaes, hot fudge cake, ice cream cones, hot dogs, and hamburgers! There’s something for everyone to enjoy atWalker’s Soda Foun-

Armfield Civic Center is a fitness, recreation, and aquatic facility.The indoor heated pool is open year- round with a variety of aquatics classes. 873W. 52 Bypass, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 336-368-2012, armfieldcenter.com Beechnut Park Beechnut Campground offers outdoor pools including a kids’ pool, diving area, and rope swing. Snack bar, camping, fishing pond, two zip lines, and a picnic area are located on-site.The pools are open during the summer season. Day passes are available for visitors as well as group rates. 315 Beechnut Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-320-3802, beechnutcampground.com Elkin Recreation Center Elkin Recreation Center offers an outdoor pool open to the public during the summer months. Passes for visitors are available. 399 NC Highway 268West, Elkin, NC 336-794-6478, elkin.recdesk.com Pro Health Center Indoor health & fitness center with heated indoor pool, hot tub, heated outdoor pool, saunas, and more. Day passes offered for visitors. Open seven days per week. 280 North Pointe Blvd., Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-783-0399 prohealthcenter.com, info@prohealthcenter.com Homeplace Recreational Park Homeplace has Surry’s largest pool and only waterslide, as well as a diving pool, sloped kids’ entry area, rope swing, snack bar, arcade, campground, hiking trails, pond and waterfall, miniature golf, picnic shelters, and more. The pool is open from late May through early September. Homeplace is located only 10 minutes from Mount Airy. Day passes and group rates are available for visitors. 258 Homeplace Park Road,Ararat, NC 27007 Reeves offers a variety of recreational and fitness facilities including a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool.En- trances to the building are on the upper level on the Renfro Street side.Parking lots are accessed from both Renfro, Pine,and Cherry Street.Packages are available daily,weekly, monthly,quarterly,and yearly.Open seven days per week. 113 S. Renfro Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-8313,mountairy.org/138/Reeves-Community-Center dlewis@mountairy.org mayberry attractions Andy Griffith’s Home Place Andy’s boyhood home is located at 711 East Haymore Street, minutes away from Historic Downtown Mount Airy. It is a 2-bedroom vacation rental, available through Hampton Inn-Mount Airy. 711 E. Haymore Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-5999, visitmayberry.com Andy Griffith Museum Located next to the Surry Arts Council in Historic Downtown Mount Airy. Pass the time viewing memo- rabilia donated by the actor, showcasing his days on the big and the small screen. Don’t miss the TV Land statue of Andy and Opie! 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-7998, andygriffithmuseum.com 336-374-5173, homeplacepark.com Reeves Community Center

tain in Historic Downtown Mount Airy. 175 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4006, visitmayberry.com Mayberry Squad Car Tours

Enjoy a ride in one of the Mayberry squad cars for an exciting driving tour through Mount Airy. See several Mayberry landmarks including Floyd’s Barber shop, Blue Bird Diner, Snappy Lunch, the granite quarry, and the home place of Andy Griffith. Enjoy stories of Andy Griffith and a history of Mount Airy along the way!

625 S. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-OPIE (6743), tourmayberry.com Old City Jail

The old city jail is located inside Escape Hair Salon at 215 City Hall Street in Historic Downtown Mount Airy. Once the town’s real jail, the Old City Jail is a delight for Mayberry fans as well as fans of historic attractions. It is listed as an All-American Landmarks Roadside Attrac- tion and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Charge for the Old City Jail Tour. 215 City Hall Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-719-2400, visitmayberry.com

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