Roadside Attraction: Andy Griffith's Boyhood Home - Mt. Airy, NC

Andy Griffith's 
Boyhood Home

Mt. Airy, NC

N 36° 29.467 W 080° 36.596

Short Description: 

Andy Griffith's Boyhood Home is now a Bed and Breakfast. It is located at 711 E. Haymore St., Mount Airy, NC.

Long Description:

Andy Griffith was an actor and Grammy Award winning singer. He grew up in this modest house in Mt. Airy, NC. This town is the model for his long running TV program The Andy Griffith Show (1960 -1968) which takes place in the fictional town of Mayberry, NC. You won't have any trouble finding the home since it is right across the road from the huge water tower at the highest point in the town.

A sign outside is inscribed:

Andy Griffith's
HOMEPLACE
1935 - 1966
For Lodging Reservations:
366-789-5999
800-565-5249

If the house is currently occupied, which seems always to be the case, a sign outside will read:

Guests Are
Occupyimg 
Andy's House
Please Respect 
Their Privacy

Reservations can be made through Hampton by Hilton Hotel Rooms and Reservations at the above 800 number. Rate is $175 to $200/night