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Old City Jail
215 City Hall Street • Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-4636
A recreation of “The Courthouse” seen in so many episodes of the "The Andy Griffith Show," this building was Mount Airy’s real jail for many years and features a vintage 1962 Ford Galaxie squad car sitting out front. map

Gertrude Smith House (circa 1903)
708 North Main Street • Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-6856
Built by merchant and landowner Jefferson Davis Smith, this Victorian style home is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes and contains unique period furnishings that depict the design tastes of Gertrude Smith, who attended Parson’s School of Interior Design in New York City. The house serves as a living museum reflective of the early 1900s lifestyle and numerous art exhibits, musical concerts, open houses, and holiday events are held here throughout the year. map
William Alfred Moore House (circa 1860)
202 Moore Avenue • Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-4512
The earliest known structure remaining in the town of Mount Airy, this historic house has a combination of Victorian and Italianate stylistic features on the outside and Greek Revival features on the inside. The house is nestled on over four lavishly landscaped acres and features an outstanding 1865 rustic hexagonal summerhouse in the front yard. Tours are arranged by appointment. map

Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
320 Hauser Road • Mount Airy, NC 27043
Pinnacle
336-325-2298
Costumed guides interpret every day life as it was during the early 20th century at this historic farm where you can try your hand at cutting grass with a scythe or learn how to make lye soap. A wide variety of educational programs are available and special events are held here throughout the year. more... map
World's Largest Open-Face Granite Quarry (circa 1889)
Highway 103
336-786-5141
A fully operating quarry that is shaped like an enormous oyster shell and covers approximately 90 acres. A pit quarry is below the surface while an open face quarry is at ground level. Industrial tours are available and an observation area is open daily.

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
301 North Main Street • Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-4478
Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the natural, historic, and artistic heritage of the backcountry region of Northwestern North Carolina and Southwest Virginia, this museum has exhibits that include subjects such as the Saura Indians, the railroad, the world's largest open face granite quarry, and the Yadkin River. An observation tower and gift shop are also on site. more... map

Old North State Winery
308 North Main Street • Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-9463
Part of the Old North State Winegrowers Cooperative Association, Inc., the Old North State Winery is located in Yadkin Valley. Their line of wine, 38 Vines, comes from 38 vineyards. more... map
Round Peak Vineyards
765 Round Peak Church Road • Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-352-5595
Round Peak Vineyards is located in the Yadkin Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sitting at an elevation of 1,300 feet, this vineyard of nine acres produces Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, and Sangiovese. more... map