Opened on the 1920s to serve snappy lunches to workers of Mount Airy, Snappy Lunch hasn’t changed much as visitors will find the same diner that Andy Griffith ate at as a young boy while growing up in Mount Airy.

The restaurant is famous for its pork chop sandwich, a boneless, tenderized loin chop dipped in sweet-mile batter and fried until golden crisp. In an early episode of “The Andy Griffith Show,” Andy suggested to Barney that they go to the Snappy Lunch, and Andy also mentioned the Snappy Lunch in his version of the song "Silhouettes."

Snappy Lunch is open Monday through Friday, from 5:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays from 5:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m.

Aunt Bea's Barbecue has been in business since 1984. Fred Jones and Teddy Beaver joined together to buy 3 locations from Ray's Restaurants, which was also headquarted in Mount Airy, NC. The first 3 Aunt Bea's stores were orginally Sweet Sue's in Mount Airy and Galax, VA, as well as a Ray's Kingburger in Hillsville, VA. The Pilot Mountain, NC store was opened in 1989 and Independence, VA location opened in 2001

Fred and Ted brought many years of restaurant experience to this new company. Fred opened the C.F. Jones Ole Tyme Ice Cream Parlor as well as started C.F. Jones Ole Tyme Ice Cream Company. The ice cream parlor specialized in many flavors of hard-dipped ice cream but also offered a wide variety of sandwiches. Ted worked his way through the ranks of the Hardees fast-food chain, leaving the company as a district manager.

Enjoy a taste of the past at Walker's Soda Fountain with an old-fashioned ice cream soda or malt, a hotdog, burger, chips, and a pickle. Finish off with a banana split, hot fudge cake or a strawberry sundae.

Sit on a stool at the lunch counter or dine at one of the many tables while listening to hits of the 1950s & 1960s.

One of the bride and groom's favorite places!

The Loaded Goat is happy to provide the Mount Airy area with quality food, a wide selection of your favorite adult beverages, and outstanding service. We are committed to being Mount Airy's family friendly sports pub & grill. If you'd like to be in contact with us, please call, email, or find us on social media.

Why are we named The Loaded Goat?
Jimmy, our mascot, and our name are inspired by an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. In Season 3; Episode 18, Cy Hudgins comes to town with Jimmy, his goat. Told that he couldn’t have Jimmy in the barbershop, Cy ties Jimmy up outside. Unfortunately for everyone, Jimmy gets loose and makes his way to a construction shack used by a road crew and eats a crate-full of dynamite. The rest of show is how Andy, Barney, Otis, and others interact with Jimmy to get him safely out of town!

One of the bride and groom's favorite places!

Old North State Winery and brewery is located in downtown Mount Airy in a restored 1890s mercantile building that was also a hardware store. This urban winery also houses a deli and offers up music on the weekends.

There is also a legend of a friendly spirit haunting inside the building, to which the owners have dedicated two wines to the haunting.

Old North State Winery is open Tuesday & Wednesday, 11 a.m. until 3.p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday.

One of the bride and groom's favorite places!

Located in the Appalachian foothills of North Carolina, Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is about one mission: creating a community around our small-batch craft beers and quality wines. Jan Kriska, the master brewer, used to carry casks of beer and wine up the countryside in Slovakia. Now he carries that same perseverance in brewing an ever-changing, eclectic selection of European-style beers, each one with a story. Maria Kriska’s wine connoisseurship also shines through in her curated selection of wines exhibiting distinct and nuanced flavor profiles. Thirsty Souls is where good taste meets a good time.

The idea for our brewpub was birthed out of our desire to introduce people to brews and wines that have character and personality. Even the building we chose (a former funeral home), has a unique ambiance unlike any other environment in our city. Finally, we felt the need to add a few food items that would enhance the “community” vibe, and so we now serve a phenomenal artisan pizza.

One of the bride and groom's favorite places! Great beer on tap!

White Elephant Beer Company is a family owned and operated craft brewery nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in historic downtown Mount Airy on Market Street. We strive to provide a unique craft beer experience that welcomes everyone, to explore the realm of beer and it’s relationship to their personal palate. Come join us for a cold one!

The Andy Griffith Museum provides a permanent place for the world’s largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia. Located next to the Andy Griffith Playhouse and a half-mile from Andy’s boyhood home, the museum houses items collected by childhood friend Emmett Forrest.

The museum includes iconic signs from the show’s courthouse doors that read: “Sheriff” and “Justice of the Peace.” There are also mementos from Don Knotts who played Deputy Barney Fife, actress Betty Lynn who plated Thelma Lou and George Lindsey who played Goober.

For the Mayberry fan, there is no other place to experience Mayberry but in Andy Griffith’s own home. Guests can stay in the Mount Airy home where the Andy Griffith actor lived during his adolescence until his high school graduation. The house contains antiques and is decorated in a 1930s-1940s style with Griffith memorabilia. Andy’s boyhood home is available for nightly rentals and is within walking distance from downtown Mount Airy, including Snappy Lunch mentioned on The Andy Griffith Show, Floyd's Barbershop, The Andy Griffith Collection, Opie's Candy Store, and Mayberry Soda Fountain.

Check-in and reservations are made through the Mount Airy Hampton Inn and include the Hampton Inn continental breakfast. Amenities include cable television, daily maid service, use of facilities at the Hampton Inn.

Remember Sheriff Taylor’s police car? The one you saw in every episode? In Mount Airy, you can tour all of the sites in a Mayberry squad car. Each tour starts at Wally’s Service Station, then it will travel up and down the streets of Mount Airy, where you will learn stories about Andy Griffith and Mayberry, history of the town, Floyds Barber shop, the TV Land statue, Snappy Lunch, Andy Griffith Playhouse, the childhood home of Andy Griffith, and the world's largest open-face granite quarry. Please call ahead to schedule a tour, especially during summer and fall seasons. Keep in mind that winter hours are limited - always call before visiting.

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is located in downtown Mount Airy in a restored mercantile store. The museum has exhibits of some of Mount Airy’s most-famous musicians, such as Andy Griffith, Tommy Jarrell, and Donna Fargo. The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday- Saturday and Sundays 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Groups should call ahead to arrange for a guided tour. The museum also hosts Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information about ghost tours, visit www.hauntedmayberry.com

Rising 1,400 feet above the countryside below, the Native Americans called it “Jomeoke,” meaning “great guide” or “pilot.” Pilot Mountain State Park is known for its Big Pinnacle peak seen from all directions in the park. The mountain section of Pilot Mountain State park contains the visitor center, access to the pinnacles, parking, picnic area, camping, and restrooms. Park activities include bird watching, camping, educational activities, hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing.

The lower slopes of Pilot Mountain State Park houses 49 sites used for tent and RV camping. Camping sites are equipped with tent pads, tables, and grills. There are no RV hookups, but water is available along with upgraded bathhouses.

Pilot Mountain State Park is open November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; March-October 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; April, May, September 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and June-August 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Bregman Trail Riding and Stables is located in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. They provide a full-service horse riding experience for the whole family with guided tours and a day of enjoyment and relaxation. Bregman Stables and Trail Riding is proud to offer the opportunity to ride horseback on some of the best trails available in North Carolina. Enjoy Pilot Mountain State Park or The Sauratown Trail on horseback, riding with a well-trained, safe horse that is ready to show you a whole new adventure! They also offer overnight boarding for horses.