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Mayberry is a fictional community that was the setting for two popular American television sitcoms, The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971); Mayberry was also the setting for a 1986 reunion television film titled Return to Mayberry.
- Mount Airy Visitors Center. 1 Mount Airy Visitors Center. The Mount Airy Visitors Center offers free maps for those who’d like to explore by foot, and it's always fun to get recommendations from locals.
- Squad Car Tours. 2 Squad Car Tours. Take a Squad Car Tour in a replica of Deputy Barney Fife’s. Leaving from Wally’s Service Station, up to five people can climb in and cruise the Mayberry sights – including The Andy Griffith Playhouse, Snappy Lunch and more – for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Mayberry Motor Inn. 3 Mayberry Motor Inn. Overnight accommodations are available at the Mayberry Motor Inn, where guests can request the Aunt Bee room, furnished with items once owned by the late actress, Frances Bavier, who played beloved Aunt Bee.
- Andy’s Homeplace. 4 Andy’s Homeplace. Andy Griffith’s childhood home is also nearby, called Andy’s Homeplace, a bed and breakfast owned and operated by the Hampton Inn of Mount Airy.
In 2021, the original feature film Mayberry Man was produced by children of actors from The Andy Griffith Show featuring Mayberry tribute artists set in a fictitious modern-day Mayberry.
Aug 14, 2022 · That tall, amiable sheriff and his little boy, Opie, heading to a fishing hole on the outskirts of Mayberry, North Carolina, at the start of "The Andy Griffith Show," were actually strolling along...
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- Dustin Stephens,Ed Givnish
- Many Fans Believe Mayberry Is Based on Griffith’s Hometown
- Griffith Always Denied The Rumors
- The Town Still Celebrates with An Annual Festival
Griffith grew up in the small town of Mount Airy, where he was born on Jun. 1, 1926. According to The Virginian-Pilot, his parents were carpenter Carl Lee Griffith and Geneva Nunn Griffith. He attended Mount Airy High School, where he became involved in the arts and studied music and drama. Like Opie, Griffith was an only child – leading some to ma...
While the people of Mount Airy might have embraced their inextricable connection to The Andy Griffith Show, Griffith didn’t always seem to feel that way. He sometimes felt left out in his hometown, especially because of his family’s financial struggles and his shyness. In interviews, he often scoffed at the notion that Mayberry was based on Mount A...
Despite Griffith’s protestations, the town of Mount Airy has continued to honor its connection to the fictional Mayberry. Each year, a festival hosted by the Surry Arts Council – Mayberry Days – celebrates the legacy of The Andy Griffith Showwith a family-friendly event that draws tens of thousands of visitors. Visit North Carolina notes that Mount...
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Mayberry's Andy Griffith grew up in Mount Airy, NC. Walk Main Street and see the town of Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know on Mount Airy news and events.
The town goes all Andy Griffith Show every year for Mayberry Days, a 3-day festival featuring parades, celebrities, music and more. In fact, the town is so Mayberry, Thelma Lou (actress Betty Lynn) moved there.
