Driving up from Charlotte, where we have the NASCAR *HALL* of Fame, it was interesting to visit the…read moreStock Car *WALL* of Fame. This one is dedicated to the early pioneers of stock car racing and people who contributed to the sport of racing. They played a big part in helping racing become what it is today. The Wall includes photographs and lists of names from those people. It's interesting and it's free in downtown Mount Airy aka Mayberry. [Review 1754 of 2024 - 3674 in North Carolina - 22777 overall]

Stock car wall of fame is a cool little homage to stock car drivers and the sport itself located In…read morea little alley off Main Street in mount airy, North Carolina aka Mayberry 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.

The Easter Brothers - Russell, James, and Ed Easter - were born and raised in Mount Airy in the…read moreearly 1930s. They were known for traditional gospel music with overtones of country and bluegrass. The band started in the mid-1950s with brothers Russell on banjo, James on guitar, and Edd on mandolin. The marker reads, "The legendary Easter Brothers grew up here in Mount Airy, NC. their earliest musical influence was inspired by their mother and her "clawhammer" style banjo picking. Brothers Ed and Russell formed the Easter Brothers group in 1953 and were joined by their brother James in 1956. The brothers wrote over 400 songs. In 2013 the American Gospel Association honored the Easter Brothers for over 60 years of faithful service to Bluegrass Gospel Singing & Songwriting. The Easters have been awarded 3 Dove Awards as well. The Easter Brothers have made beautiful music through the decades and always gave God the glory for their 'Music Ministry.'" The mural was designed & painted by artist Tim White in the spring of 2021. [Review 1756 of 2024 - 3676 in North Carolina - 22779 overall]

The Easter. Brothers mural is a downtown mount airy North Carolina aka Mayberry public art piece…read morecelebrating a group of brothers know for there gospel music. I'm not too familiar with the group but the mural does sit outside the towns public restrooms area so it provided some quick googling knowledge while walking the area. Overall Mayberry has a surprisingly vast public art scene and it added to the fun in exploring this historic little town.

When in the area, it's worth stopping by to enjoy Madeline Matanick's mural. Beautiful! Check it…read moreOut!

Historic downtown mount airy is public art mural featuring lovely flowers in historic downtown…read moremount airy aka Mayberry. 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.

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.

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.

The five faces of Andy Griffith is a downtown mount airy North Carolina aka Mayberry mural of the…read morecities most famous native. The mural shows Andy at 5 different stages of his life including two of his most recognizable forms from the hit shows where he played sheriff Andy Griffith and Matlock. Overall an extremely well done and cool Mural. Mount airy has a surprisingly large public are scene and this is one the cooler ones if not the coolest. A great homage to the hometown hero.

The five faces of Andy Griffith is a downtown Mayberry mural of the cities most famous man. The…read moremural shows Andy at 5 different stages of his life. It is a great public art display to check out and enjoy. Top notch performance

It's true that pretty much all the locals take visitors to see Lovers Leap. It is essentially a…read morewide space on the mountain where you can park your car and look down into a beautiful pastoral valley. I think that you can see Chateau Morrisette Vineyard & Winery from here. You can certainly see something that looks like a vineyard & winery. Chateau Morrisette is not our only area winery though. Local "Pro" tip: Stop at Lover's Leap and get that view but then drive into Fred Clifton Park right next to it and follow (on foot) the signs to the overlook. You get much more specatular views from Fred Clifton Park.

Very beautiful scenic view in the middle of a relaxing drive through the mountains. If you are…read moretraveling that way, it is worth the stop.

This was pretty neat. I've spotted a few of these "Greetings from (place)" signs around so it was…read morefunny to have one say "Hey" and here we are in Mount Airy that everyone calls Mayberry. It's at the same spot at the Andy Griffith Museum. Stop in for your picture! [Review 2065 of 2024 - 3753 in North Carolina - 23084 overall]

Hey From Mayberry is a downtown mount airy North Carolina mural that sits outside of famed hometown…read morehero Andy Griffith museum. Paying homage to his famed fictional town of Mayberry from His self titled hit tv show. Fun little mural with a nature backdrop and a fun little nod to the historic tv show. "Goober says hey" is a phrase that was uttered more than once on our fun little trip through mount airy. Overall a cool site and a must view for big time fans of the Andy Griffith show.