Delight in the small-town charm of Mount Airy as we explore the area that helped inspire The Andy Griffith Show and meet the makers who draw inspiration from the scenic land.
June 7-9, 2019
Package Includes:
- • Two nights accommodations at the recently renovated Hampton Inn Mount Airy
- • Friday night dinner at White Elephant Beer Co. with catering by 13 Bones
- • Saturday chef’s dinner with wine pairings at Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards
- • Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
- • All admissions and sightseeing per itinerary
Itinerary Highlights:
- • Guided motor coach tour of Mount Airy, featuring Andy Griffith’s homeplace and the granite quarry
- • Tour and talk at the Andy Griffith Museum starring Neal Brower, author of Mayberry 101: Behind The Scenes of a TV Classic
- • Visit Wally’s Service Station, a replica of the Mayberry Courthouse; peruse collectibles and vintage vehicles; and enjoy shopping at the General Store
- • Tickets to WPAQ’s Merry-Go-Round, live radio broadcast and music at the Earle Theatre
- • Hometown supper celebration at White Elephant Beer Co., a family-owned craft brewery, with catering by 13 Bones, a locally owned restaurant featuring baby back ribs
- • Private tour and tasting at Shelton Vineyards
