Consistently ranked as one of the top 100 Best American Small Towns, Mount Airy, N.C., continues to garner kudos from tourists, journalists and new residents who are charmed by this quintessential southern town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Native son and television icon Andy Griffith has brought Mount Airy much of its share of fame and glory as the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry.

Snappy Lunch
In business since 1923, this diner became nationally recognized after Andy Griffith mentioned it on "The Andy Griffith Show".

Rockford General Store
Opened 1890, Historic Village in Dobson, 336-374-5317

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