Ride to Mayberry 06/21/2025
We took a scenic 230-mile ride up to Mount Airy, North Carolina — better known as the real-life Mayberry.
Mount Airy, North Carolina is a charming town that was the inspiration for the fictional town of the same name in the 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. The show's creator based the town on Mount Airy, the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, who grew up there. Mount Airy embraces its connection to the show and has many attractions for fans.
Mount Airy, North Carolina is a charming town that was the inspiration for the fictional town of the same name in the 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. The show's creator based the town on Mount Airy, the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, who grew up there. Mount Airy embraces its connection to the show and has many attractions for fans.