The town of Mount Airy, North Carolina is known mostly for its association with actor Andy Griffith, known for his roles in Matlock, Diagnosis Murder, and, of course, The Andy Griffith Show. He grew up here and went to school nearby. His former school theater is now a memorial theater in his honor. Longtime friend Emmett Forrest collected hundreds of items of … [Read more...] about Visiting the Andy Griffith Museum
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Small Town Saturday: Wilkesboro, NC
In the shadow of the mountains and alongside the Yadkin River is the town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. With a population of less than 4,000 people, the town has a unique history dating back to the early days of America. There's a tree known as the "Tory Oak" where a local patriot hung a British loyalist during the Revolutionary War. Folk song legend Tom Dula, also known … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Wilkesboro, NC
Small Town Saturday: Shelby, NC
The Foothills town of Shelby, North Carolina has around 20,000 full-time residents. The town has a yearly Livermush festival, a unique gathering devoted to the dish. Among the attractions you'll find here are a historic carousel, a children's train ride, the Don Gibson Theatre, and the Earl Scruggs Center. There's also a thriving downtown, home to a number of shops, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Shelby, NC
Small Town Saturday: Mt. Airy, NC
Mt. Airy, North Carolina is located less than an hour's drive from Greensboro, North Carolina. The town's history is perhaps most closely identified with that of actor Andy Griffith, who grew up in the area and connected many characters and locations from his show with the town. One of the country's first sets of conjoined twins also made their home here in the 1800s. Today, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Mt. Airy, NC
Southern Stays: Green Park Inn
In North Carolina's High Country, you'll find a number of accommodation options. There are cabin and mountain home rentals, quaint bed and breakfasts and even campsites. But there are also a handful of full-service hotels. The History of the Green Park Inn Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock is a Historic Hotels of America member, opened in the heart of the mountains in … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Green Park Inn
