Downtown Mount Airy - Carolina Country

Downtown Mount Airy

Finest Mainstreet

By Leah Chester-Davis

Downtown Mount Airy

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Many small towns in the state boast a popular street that makes the place special. North Main Street in Mount Airy is such a place and stands as a testament to the town’s rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring community spirit. The street exudes charm with its well-preserved 19th-century buildings and an array of ice cream, home décor, Mayberry memorabilia, and other shops, clothing boutiques, hardware and antique stores, restaurants, and small businesses.

Designated as a National Main Street Community, the popular heart of the downtown gives a nod to its favorite son, actor Andy Griffith, and his fictitious Mayberry, based on the town in The Andy Griffith Show. With a vibrant events and arts scene, North Main Street and its businesses extend a welcoming hospitality that continually draws visitors from this state and beyond.


“Mayberry [Mount Airy] is every small town we remember from our childhood.”

—Vickie Burgess, Emerald Isle, A member of Carteret-Craven EC

About the Author

Carolina Country Contributing Editor Leah Chester-Davis loves to explore North Carolina. Her business, Chester-Davis Communications (chester-davis.com), specializes in food, farm, gardening and lifestyle brands and organizations.

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