Blue Ridge Park way - Massanutten Resort

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Points to Ponder
MOUNTAINS & THEIR NAMES
Beginning at Afton Mountain, Virginia, the Blue Ridge
Parkway meanders down the narrow Blue Ridge for the first
355 miles before taking travelers into more rugged mountain
chains. The Blacks, Craggies, Pisgah Ledge, and Balsams form
wave after wave of complex mountains, dominating the landscape
and the views.
MT. AIRY, NC
Exit Parkway at Milepost 199.5, Hwy 52 South. 12 miles south of
Fancy Gap, VA. Visit Andy Griffith’s hometown and inspiration
for the fictional town of “Mayberry.” Visit the Andy Griffith Collection,
squad car tours, regional museum, Floyd’s Barbershop,
Wally Service Station, historic downtown, Andy Griffith Playhouse
and homeplace, Pilot Mountain State Park, historic homes & the
world’s largest open-face granite quarry. Bluegrass shows/jams
weekly. (800) 948-0949 or check out www.visitmayberry.com for
visitor information.
ATTRACTIoNS
Good Life Outfitter - 248 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, Good
Stuff for the Outdoors. Enjoy the Good Life, The North Face, Carhartt.
www.GoodLifeOutfitter.com (336) 789-2404.
Historic Gertrude Smith House - 708 N Main St., 2 blocks north
of downtown business district. Tourist information, exhibits, guided
tours. Follow signs and experience hometown hospitality. Hours:
M, W, Fri., Sat.: 11-4, other days by appt. www.visitmountairy.com
(336) 786-6856 or (800) 576-0231.
Main · Oak Emporium - Outdoor gear, unique gifts, gourmet foods
& wine. Restaurant, historic renovation. Corner of Main, Oak & City
Hall Streets. Open 7 days. www.mainoakemporium.com
(336) 789-2404.
Mt. Airy Museum of Regional History - Over 30,000 sf. of exhibit
space including Andy Griffith, Siamese twins, & Donna Fargo. Tues-
Sat., admission. www.northcarolinamuseum.org (336) 786-4478.
Round Peak Vineyards - MP 215, NC 89, Lowgap, 765 Round Peak
Church Rd. 9 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway at I-77, Exit 100, Rt 89.
Open daily Sun to Fri 12-5; Sat 11-6. (336) 352-5595.
FooD, LoDGING, & CAMPING
Hampton 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.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Exit 101 off I-77 to I-74, exit 11 to
US 601 North. 1 1/4 miles on left. Newest hotel in Mount Airy. Call
(336) 719-1731.
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 miles
straight, 2nd light right (52 Bypass N) 1/2 mile on left. Gazebo, tastefully
decorated. (336) 786-4109.
SURRY CoUNTY, NC
Surry NC, S of the Parkway on Hwys. 21, 18, 89 and 52. Lodging,
restaurants, shopping, wineries, outdoor recreation, and more!
www.verysurry.com (877) 999-8390.
DoBSoN, NC
21 miles south of Parkway via I-77S. Exit Milepost 199.5 or 215.
Hampton Inn & Suites - MP 119.5 US 52 to I-77 S exit 93. Wine
bar, 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-77S to NC
exit 93 and follow the signs. Estate winery, offering tours and tastings
daily. Restaurant serving lunch and dinner Mon-Sat, lunch on
Sun. www.sheltonvineyards.com. (336) 366-4724.
PILoT MoUNTAIN, NC
10 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.
PINNACLE, NC
Exit at MP 199, via US 52 S, 5 miles SSE of the town of Pilot Mountain,
near Pilot Mountain State Park.
Jomeokee Park - 30 mi. off Parkway on US 52. Exit 129, R to 1st
road on right. Open Apr.-Nov. Quiet, peaceful, tent camping. 54
back-in 40’, 20-amp & H2O, sights, nice, clean, BH w/hot H2O,
gorgeous view of Pilot Mtn. 3 30-amp drive thrus. No full hookups.
Female Northern Cardinal atop icy barbed-wire fence