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Yadkin Valley Visitor's Guide VISITORS GUIDE Find Your Trail In NC Wine Country Happy 250th! Join us in celebrating the Sestercentennial of Surry County. At 250, it is more than five years older than our nation. YadkinValleyNC.com Welcome to Surry County, a gracious and friendly destination that is filled with a rich blend of true Southern pleasures. From the energizing fun of music and arts festivals to the easy-going relaxation of our scenic Blue Ridge mountain beauty, there is so much for travelers to discover. It’s your place to re-connect with simpler times....to experience the charm of Mayberry. It’s your place to experience our historic small towns and their many festivals. And, it’s your place to discover our distinctive MOUNTMOUNT AIRYAIRY -- 44 Yadkin Valley wine region with its beautiful vineyards and over 20 wineries within a short drive. Whether a day trip or a long weekend, Surry is DOBSONDOBSON -- 2121 a very rewarding experience! VISIT US AT YADKINVALLEYNC.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TOWNSHIPS, EVENTS AND AN INTERACTIVE MAP ELKINELKIN -- 4545 Mount Airy Visitor’s Center 200 North Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030 800-948-0949 • visitmayberry.com Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Visitor Center 257 Standard Street, Elkin, NC 28621 336-526- 1111 • exploreelkin.com Pilot Mountain Visitor’s Center 124 W Main St, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 336-496-2664 • pilotmountainnc.org/visit PILOTPILOT MOUNTAINMOUNTAIN -- 54541 MOUNT AIRY 15 13 R S N 5 14 1. Andy Griffith’s Homeplace K 2. Bee’s B & B 3. Comfort Inn 4. Cousin Emma’s B & B 5. Hampton Inn 6. Heart & Soul B & B 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites 8. Hollows Motel 9. Knights Inn – Mayberry 10. Mayberry Motor Inn 11. Mojo B & B 12. Quality Inn 13. The Vermeer B & B 14. Mayberry Campground Hwy 601 S to S McKinney Rd. 15. Cabins at White Sulphur Springs Take Hwy 104 go 3.3 miles 4 VISITMAYBERRY.COM • MOUNTAIRY.ORG MOUNT AIRY COME HOME TO MOUNT AIRY MOUNT AIRY Mount Airy, NC... inspiration for everybody’s favorite small town, Mayberry. As you take a stroll back through simpler times, undoubtedly reminded of Mayberry from the Andy Griffith Show, be sure to take advantage of the wonderful www.surryart.org restaurants, unique shopping, and the There is never a shortage of music in Mount Airy from live entertainment with a ever present whistling of the theme Thursday Night Jam Session at the Old Time Music Heritage Hall to a Saturday song that runs through the air. Morning live radio broadcast with live musical performances at the Earle Theatre. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of riding through the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking on the glorious trails, canoeing and kayaking on the Yadkin or Ararart River or flyfishing for the fantastic catch. Be sure to check out the Andy Griffith Museum. In September, we celebrate Mayberry Days....3 days of fun, food, music and all things Mayberry! Take a tour in a replica patrol car. Mayberry Squad Car Tours depart daily from Wally’s Service Station. Floyd’s Barber Shop and the Snappy Lunch are also must-see spots. 6 YadkinValleyNC.comYadkinValleyNC.com �� VisitMayberry.comVisitMayberry.com 7 MayberryMaybe rFoodry Fo Truckod Tr uck FestivalsFest M –a rSpringch 26 & Fall NOW OPEN IN DOWNTOWN MOUNT AIRY Art Walk April 15 Budbreak Wine & Craft Beer FestivalGirls N– i1gsth Satt O uint MayApril 28 Summer Concerts at MOUNT AIRY MayberryBlackm Farmon A mFestph i–t hea- 3rdt Satre Ainp May,ril— STractorept. Parade on Fri night before event Budbreak Wine & Beer Festival May 6 Mount Airy Cool Cars & Rods CruisePubl iInsc A –r t3rdG Satuita ofr Ceveryrawl monthMay —June-SeptemberOct. Mayberry Cool Cars & IndependenceRods Cruis eDay-Ins , 3rd CelebrationSat June –— JulyOct 4othber MOUNT AIRY July 4 Parade Mount Airy Moonshine & RacersCom iReunionc-Con J u–l y 8 2nd Sat in September Girls Night Out Aug. 4 MayberryMaybe rDaysry Da –y s 4th lastW efullek weekend i ofn SSeptembereptember Art Walk Sept. 30 Autumn Leaves Festival – 2ndA fullutu weekendmn Leav ine sOctober2nd Weekend in Oct. HalloweenGirls Ni gCelebrationht Out Nov –. 10 www.MountAiryDowntown.org October 31st Christmas Parade Sat. #DowntownMountAiry Christmasafter Th Paradeanksgi v– iSatng night after Thanksgiving 165 N. Main Street, Mount Airy • 336-786-6602 Monday-Thursday 9-5 • Friday 9-6 • Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 9-3 8 YadkinValleyNC.comYadkinValleyNC.com �� VisitMayberry.comVisitMayberry.com 9 Choose Well. Choose Northern. MOUNT AIRY There are so many reasons to love NC and Mount Airy- let us show Tues-Thurs 11 to 9, Fri & Sat 11 to 10 you why. Just blocks away from historic downtown Mount Airy, our lodging is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and taking in "Mayberry". 336-648-8700 This circa 1886 Victorian house has been lovingly restored with an art-focus. Local art is displayed throughout in rooms and gallery walls. Enjoy farm to table 3 course breakfasts and more. MOUNT AIRY The Vermeer Bed and Breakfast...where art, food, friends, and relaxation meet! 137 Taylor St, Mt Airy, NC 27030~336.558.5146 thevermeerbedandbreakfast.com Introducing the Wedding Venue CABIN RENTALS 13 Bones is ideal when you want your event Get Away to the Simpler Life to be delicious, memorable, and stress-free. All Cabins Feature: Formal or Family Style 13 Bones Is Your Caterer Of Choice Fireplace, private deck, Committed to you. bathroom with separate vanity, living area with queen sofa bed, pillow-top king-sized beds with premier sateen cotton linens and soft blankets, wireless internet, 42” flat screen TV, kitchenette with china and Choose Well. Choose Northern. Pick Up, Delivery, or Full Service...We’re Here for You! flatware for four, coffee maker, Whatever the occasion, choose 13 Bones Catering for your toaster oven and microwave. next event. Our catering is designed to fit your needs, at your convenience and within your budget. 230 White Sulphur Springs Rd. - At Our Location or Yours - Mount Airy, NC 27030 Enjoy the delicious taste of 13 Bones wherever you are: Call or Visit Us on the Web www.choosenorthern.org home, office or church. for Availability and Reservations 830 Rockford Street | Mount Airy, North Carolina 336-786-1313 • www.eat13bones.com wssvenue.com 336-786-6769 or 866-901-1910 10 YadkinValleyNC.comYadkinValleyNC.com �� VisitMayberry.comVisitMayberry.com 11 MOUNT AIRY Wine and Beer Festival • Mt. Airy, North Carolina 336.786.1900 Residential, Commercial, Property Management Featuring top North Carolina www.YadkinValleyRealEstate.com wineries and craft beer SouthernSouthern ComfortComfort Food,Food, MOUNT AIRY producers, wonderful food and great music. DeliciousDelicious SandwichesSandwiches andand HomemadeHomemade DessertsDesserts 1st Saturday in May, 12-6PM TourTour andand ChurchChurch groupsgroups welcome!welcome! 400 Block of Main Street 206206 NN MainMain St,St, MtMt Airy,Airy, NCNC 2703027030 Mount Airy ,NC (336)(336) 786-8305786-8305 336.368.9990 Sponsored by Mon-SatMon-Sat 7am-4pm7am-4pm SunSun 11am-3pm11am-3pm For Sale: Over 250 Farms & 900 Tracts of Land the Rotary Club of Mount Airy (Late(Late May May through through mid-October) mid-October) www.FarmsLandAndCountryHomes.com WWW.BUDBREAKFESTIVAL.COM www.barneyscafemtairync.comwww.barneyscafemtairync.com “It’s your Journey and We’re Here to Help” HEJ6SCDHEJ6SCD Nester Hosiery Sock Outlet 1400 Carter Street, Mount Airy, NC, 27030 "Home Away From Home" (336)783-6062 Award Winning Hotel Interior Corridor HOURS Refrigerator available in all guestrooms Free Hot Breakfast Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Free Wireless Internet Access Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Indoor Pool Sunday: Closed Business Center Meeting Rooms Available (Audio & Video Available upon request) Guest Laundry Fitness Center Present this ad at the Sock Store mountairy.hamptoninn.com to receive 20% off your purchase! 2029 Rockford St, Mt. Airy, NC 27030 336-789-5999 12 YadkinValleyNC.comYadkinValleyNC.com �� VisitMayberry.comVisitMayberry.com 13 New and Used Musical Instruments, Acoustic and Electric, Musical Gifts, Lessons, Service and Repair 236 N Main Street Downtown Mount Airy NC, 336-786-8742 MOUNT AIRY www.oldemillmusic.com Crafted Tacos & Cocktails 243 N MAIN STREET MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030 336.673.0677 facebook.com/micasaonmain MOUNT AIRY We specialize in Church Sound System Installation New & Used Musical Instruments, Acoustic & Electric, Musical Gifts, Lessons, Service & Repair Handmade instruments and Sound from local luthiers 236 N Main Street Downtown Mount Airy NC 336-786-8742 “Helping people of all ages create and enjoy music since 1992” www.oldemillmusic.com Lunch & Dinner Tues. - Sat. 11am until 9pm Sunday 11am until 2pm Tasting Bar Tues. - Sat. 11am until 10pm Sunday 12pm until 5pm & Restaurant 308 N. Main Street Mt. Airy, NC 27030 336-789-9463 Connect With Us! www.oldnorthstatewinery.com 14 YadkinValleyNC.comYadkinValleyNC.com �� VisitMayberry.comVisitMayberry.com 15 FARMFARM RECREATIONRECREATION && SERVICESSERVICES AGRITOURISMAGRITOURISM Borrowed Land Farm Our Chosen Heritage Farm Borrowed Land Farm is a small family farm located at the Featuring a Bed and Breakfast, working farm, and clothier. foot of Pilot Mountain in Surry County, NC. We grow Our meats and eggs are sold at our farm store on our farm several varieties of mushrooms. We have several mushroom at 513 Burge Road, Pinnacle, NC. Our hours of operation for strains that we have cloned from local wild specimens, the farm store are Mon and Thurs 9 - 11am, 2 - 4:30pm. making them local food in every sense! We are committed 513 Burge Road, Pinnacle NC 27043 to education as well, and do school group programs, farm 336-325-3285, ourchosenheritage.com tours, and classes on the farm. 392 Jim McKinney Rd. Pinnacle, NC 27043 Ridenour Ranch 336-257-8609, borrowedlandfarm.com The 98-acre property is nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just a short 10-mile drive to the scenic Minglewood Farm & Nature Preserve Blue Ridge Parkway.
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