Points to PonderA LONG ROADThe Parkway was the longest road ever designed as a singleunit at the time construction began in 1935.Round Peak Vineyards - MP 215, NC 89, Lowgap, 765 RoundPeak Church Rd. 9 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway or I-77, Exit100, Rt 89. Open daily Sun to Fri 12-5; Sat 11-6. Jun.-Aug. openSaturdays until after sunset. (336) 352-5595.FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPINGHampton Inn - Exit 101 off I-77 to I-74 exit 11 to US 601 North.1 1/2 mile on right. Award winning hotel! Email address: mtanc_hampton@hilton.com. Call (336) 789-5999. (800) 565-5249.Knights Inn - Exit 100 off I-77. Right (Hwy 89 East) 6 miles straight,2nd light right (52 Bypass N). 1/4 mile on left. Free breakfast.www.knightsinn.com (336) 786-8387.Mayberry Motor Inn - Exit off I-77. Right (Hwy 89 East) 6 milesstraight, 2nd light right (52 Bypass N) 1/2 mile on left. Gazebo,tastefully decorated. (336) 786-4109.SURRY COUNTY, NCVisit Surry NC, S of the Parkway on Hwys. 21, 18, 89 and 52.Lodging, Restaurants, Shopping, Wineries, Outdoor Recreation,and more! www.visitsurrync.com (877) 999-8390.DOBSON, NC21 miles south of Parkway via I-77S. Exit Milepost 199.5 or 215Hampton Inn & Suites - MP 119.5 US 52 to I-77 S exit 93. Winebar, indoor pool, exercise room, hot breakfast, meeting rooms.www.hamptoninn.com (336) 353-9400.Shelton Vineyards and Harvest Grill - 199.5 US 52 to I-77Sto NC exit 93 and follow the signs. Estate winery, offeringtours and tastings daily. Restaurant serving lunch and dinner.www.sheltonvineyards.com. (336) 366-4724.PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC10 miles south of Mt. Airy, via US 52.Pilot Knob Inn - Tobacco barn cabins & Honeymoon suites,whirlpools, fireplaces on 100+ acres, lake with boating & fishing,Pilot Mtn 1 mile off Hwy 52. Full Breakfast & sauna.www.pilotknobinn.com (336) 325-2502.To report accidents & other emergencies,Call 1-800-PARKWATCH(1-800-727-5928)Mount Airy, NCVisit AndyGriffith’shometown,the idealtown that wasthe inspirationfor Mayberry.Wonderful shoppingdowntown and atColonial MayberryMall.It’s Like ComingHome Again.www.visitmayberry.comLocated in the Yadkin Valley Wine Region-Home to over 27 Wineries!NC Exit Parkway at Milepost 199.5, Hwy 52South. 12 miles south of Fancy Gap, VA. Visit AndyGriffith’s hometown, the ideal American town thatwas the inspiration for Mayberry. You’ll find somethings that the television show captured, some greatentertainment, shopping, dining, wineries and apeaceful, scenic setting.Visit the Andy Griffith Museum located at The Andy Griffith Playhouse. Also include Wine Tastingsand Tours at The Old North State Winery and tours at The Mount Airy Museum of RegionalHistory. Other Mayberry Attractions include Squad Car Tours, Wally’s Service Station and Floyd’sBarbershop.Also featuring a Summer Concert Series at the Blackmon Amphitheatre. Bluegrass shows and jamsweekly in downtown Mount Airy.Visit the Mount Airy Visitor’s Center located at200 N. Main Street next to Barney’s Restaurant. Open 7 Days a Week:Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm • Sat: 10am-4pm • Sunday: 1pm-4pm54
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