Travel writer Sara Kendall lays out a a wonderful day trip in Mount Airy -- touring Mayberry, eating locally, and visiting some select cultural icons ...
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July 26, 2017Stroll Down Memory Lane in Revamped Griffith Museum
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Jan. 22, 2019Mayberry Squad Car Tours are a Popular Pastime in Mount Airy
Each patrol car holds up to five riders at a time, plus the driver, who serves as a tour guide. Longtime guides enjoy watching people’s faces light up as they see landmarks reminding them of their favorite scenes from The Andy Griffith Show.
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Oct. 11, 2014Vintage squad cars take riders to Mayberry
The best way to tour the hometown of Andy Griffith is in a replica Mayberry squad car – a 1963 Ford Galaxie—driven by knowledgeable and friendly guides.