Let's Go To Mayberry!

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk the streets of the town we saw so much of through the innocent eyes of Opie Taylor?  It seemed so wholesome and refreshing. The song whistled during the opening of The Andy Griffith Show invites us to this sweet and exciting place. 



Although Mayberry is not a real town, it can be visited by going to Mount Airy, NC, which heavily influenced its creation and is Andy Griffith's actual hometown. Here you can be transported to another place and time as you walk past Wally's Service Station, Snappy Lunch, Floyd's Barber Shop, and the Mayberry Courthouse. Just three blocks away, tour the Andy Griffith Museum loaded with memorabilia including a rocking chair made by his father, a 1962 wristwatch gifted by Andy himself, a display dedicated to Betty Lynn (Barney Fife's girlfriend, Thelma Lou, in the show), and so much more.  And don't forget about Andy's childhood home also within walking distance. For the serious fan and enthusiast, hop into the squad car at Wally's and see the sights on a guided tour. 






















So, if you're ever near Mount Airy, check out Mayberry!




We appreciated our "step back in time" as we camped at beautiful Mayberry Campground.




Thanks to Brian and Ruth, the incredible friends we met at Georgia Veterans State Park, we had a heads-up and a head start. They let us in on this place just before we headed in that direction. 


With a little extra time on our hands while still in town, we took a pleasant afternoon drive to see more of Surry County. A quick walk down to Fisher River afforded the gorgeous view below.








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