Darlin family farm is not an actual farm. Instead it is a homage and building facade to characters…read moreof the famed tv show the Andy Griffith show in historic downtown mount Airy North Carolina aka Mayberry. This barn and truck are simply Photo ops and sit next to other Mayberry photo ops and the gift stores inside Wally's and the Mayberry hotel. Overall a really fun photo ops and it's cool to see an homage to the whacky darlin family that was lovable reoccurring characters in the show.

Darlin family farm is not an actual farm.My buddy and I visited Mayberry over the summer. We had a…read moregreat time and it was very fun to see all the sights and scenes from the beloved TV show. This is a great addition to the tour and the town. I would recommend checking it out as it has many fun tidbits from Andy and Barney. Goober says hey! Hey to Goober.

During my visit on 10/20/26, I felt like a part of the show as I explored the court house and…read morereplica set from "Andy Griffith show" Plenty of fun, creative photo opportunities. Don't forget to sign the guest book, and come up with a unique crime committed; after all it is a courthouse, lol.

Cute town based on The TV show Mayberry R.FD. Starring…read moreAndy Griffith, Don Knotts and Ron Howard. Friendly cute stores on Main Street

Mayberry Union high is not an actually high school. Yet just a fictional and building facade in…read morehistoric mount airy North Carolina that pays homage to the local high school in the famed Andy Griffith Show. This building facade and small Yellow school bus are simply photo props and sit next to all the cool Mayberry photo ops from the show. Overall pretty neat and a must visit for any fan of the show.

Mayberry Union High. My buddy and I visited Mayberry over the summer. We had a great time and it…read morewas very fun to see all the sights and scenes from the beloved TV show. This is a great addition to the tour and the town. I would recommend checking it out as it has many fun tidbits from Andy and Barney. Goober says hey! Hey to Goober.

The cannon is a fun movie prop public art piece located in historic downtown mount airy North…read moreCarolina aka Mayberry that pays homage to a famed Andy Griffith episode of the same name. The cannon is a fun photo ops for die hard fans and brings back fun memories. It is located next to all The other cool Mayberry props like the jail house, Wally's and darlins farm. Overall a fun and unique site that you can only experience in mount airy.

Here is the cannon. My buddy and I visited Mayberry over the summer. We had a great time and it was…read morevery fun to see all the sights and scenes from the beloved TV show. This is a great addition to the tour and the town. I would recommend checking it out as it has many fun tidbits from Andy and Barney. Goober says hey! Hey to Goober.

I wasn't sure what to expect but the lady at the visitor center said this was a MUST DO!…read more This was a house that looked like Miss Gertrude stepped of and walked outside and you snuck in. Everything is in its place and authentic to how she had it decorated. The two ladies at the back entrance were super friendly and a wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed walking through and looking at the decor and photos. Amazing art work from around the world. I loved hearing the stories and I could just feel a sense that I had met Gertrude while walking her halls. Thank you for allowing us to stop by right at closing!!

The Gertrude Smith House is located just outside of Downtown Mt. Airy. It is within walking…read moredistance or you can drive as they have a parking lot or you can park in the street. The 1903 house is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Admission is free to tour the Victorian house as that was part of Gertrude Smith's will that admission be free. Ms. Smith left her house by will to be kept as a museum and established a trust to care and maintain it. The house is kept as if it were in the early 1900s with furniture; artwork and decor. The tour begins in the back of the house and I was greeted and given some history of the house and Ms. Smith. The house is self guided so you can spend as much time inside as you'd like. The rooms have information to read about or you can just look at the contents from the antiques; photographs; artwork; furniture; etc. I highly recommend visiting this historic gem if you are in the MT. Airy area.

Cool place to take a pic after you have walked the downtown area when you are in Mayberry. Then, go…read morefind a ground steak sandwich!!

The whittling wall is a really cool and creative public art sculpture located in mount airy North…read moreCarolina aka Mayberry. My buddy and I was exploring the historic Main Street area when we seen this Brick wall with realistic looking brick colored figures carved into them. This piece was equally creepy and impressive. Overall this is one of the most unique, cooler pieces of public arts I've ever came across and will be very memorable For me.

Trio sculpture is a smaller bronze sculpture that sits in the downtown portion of mount airy aka…read moreMayberry in North Carolina. My buddy and I was exploring the historic Main Street area checking out all the Mayberry sites when we came across this piece of public art. Overall Mayberry has a surprisingly vast public art scene and it added to the fun in exploring this historic little town.

Our driver Roland was a wealth of info! Clearly passionate about his home town! We got an education…read moreabout the largest granite mine, and everything Andy Griffith. He gave us so much more than we ever expected. He was so funny and knowledgeable. He also provided tips about where to eat and where to shop. The starting point Aldo houses the Darlin' cabin, the jail, the garage and other memories of the show. This is a must do!

What a great way to see what Mount Airy has to offer. A fun sight seeing experience. Our driver,…read moreMike was excellent and a lot of fun. Learning about Andy Griffith and his life was interesting. I would definitely recommend the tour to everyone!

Let freedom ring is a wonderful And well done monument to…read morehonor our soldiers located in historic downtown Mount Airy North Carolina aka Mayberry. The sculpture features concrete background, a small water fountain and some flags. My buddy and I was exploring the historic Main Street area checking out all the Mayberry sites when we came across this piece of public art. Overall Mayberry has a surprisingly vast public art scene and it added to the fun in exploring this historic little town.

Don't forget to chat a spell with Sheriff Andy Taylor and Opie while in Mt Airy (Mayberry)!read more

The Andy Griffith Museum is in the small town of Mount Airy, NC where he grew up. The museum mainly…read morefocuses on the Andy Griffith show, but also displays his original elementary school auditorium and stage where he first stepped foot on any stage in the world and gave a performance solo when his friend backed out. The museum also covers his movie career and Matlock career as he got older.