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Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mount Airy is a city of 10,633 people in Surry County, North Carolina.
Why visit Mount Airy
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 55 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Creekside Cinema 10, Mount Airy Historic District, William Alfred Moore House and Riverside Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Mount Airy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Airy
Mount Airy () is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The city is located in the northwestern Piedmont Triad. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 10,676. As of 2020, the city is the most populous municipality in Surry County.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Airy, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Creekside Cinema 10
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
605 East Bluemont Road, Mount Airy
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy
Blackmon Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Amphitheater
231 Spring Street, Mount Airy
Museums and landmarks11
Mount Airy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, USA
William Alfred Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Mount Airy, North Carolina, NRHP-listed
202 Moore Avenue, Mount Airy
Edgar Harvey Hennis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina Granite Corporation Quarry Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Renfro Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Tobacco mill in Mount Airy, North Carolina
W. F. Carter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Mount Airy, North Carolina, NRHP-listed in Surry County
William Carter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Mount Airy, North Carolina, NRHP-listed in Surry County
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
Museum · 0.6 mi
301 North Main Street, Mount Airy
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Wally's Service Station
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Attraction: Wally's Service Station from the Andy Griffith Show. Where Goober worked. See historic cars, police cars from the show's...
625 South Main Street, Mount Airy
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Riverside Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Soccer Field (Lighted), Basketball Court (Outdoors), All-Purpose Blacktop, 2 Picnic Shelters, Playground, Tot-Lot, Trail Access, Skate...
350 Riverside Drive, Mount Airy
Tharrington Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Soccer Fields (2), River Access, Trail Access, Fishing
1038 Spring St., Mount Airy
Veterans Memorial Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Camping, 3 All Purpose/General Use Fields, Club House (VFW), Playground, 4 Picnic Shelters, Festival Area, Concessions
691 W Lebanon St., Mt. Airy
Westwood Park
Park · 1.4 mi
2 Adult Baseball Fields (Lighted), Mountain Bike Trail (6 miles), Horseshoe Pits, Disc Golf (9 Holes), Fitness Stations, Picnic Shelter,...
1250 Galax Trail, Mount Airy
H. B. Rowe Envir. Ed. Park
Park · 1.3 mi
River Access, Trail Access, Outdoor Classroom, Fishing, 2 Family Picnic Shelters
217 Hamburg Street, Mount Airy
Restaurants and cafes55
Snappy Lunch
Restaurant · Breakfast, Lunch, Burger, Pork Sandwich · 0.7 mi
Historic diner where Andy Griffith grew up.
125 North Main Street, Mount Airy
06:00-13:45
Hillbilly Gluten Free Shop, Ic Cream Shop, and Creamery
Bakery · 0.7 mi
153 North Main Street, Mount Airy
11:30-19:00
sweetFrog
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 2.4 mi
1448 Edgewood Drive, Mount Airy
Mo-Su 11:30-21:30
Backstreet Pavillion
Bar and pub
617 North South Street, Mount Airy
We-Fr 17:00-26:00; Sa-Su 15:00-26:00
Barney’s Cafe
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
206 North Main Street, Mount Airy
Chile Rojo
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
Coppola's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
692 South Andy Griffith Parkway, Mount Airy
Gondola Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian
101 West Lebanon Street, Mount Airy
43 more on the map.
History
The region currently known as Mount Airy, North Carolina, was originally settled in the 1750s by predominantly English, Scotch-Irish, and German settlers. The native Cheraw people were known to inhabit the area prior to the arrival of these European settlers. As westward expansion progressed following the French and Indian War, Mount Airy started to develop, serving as a stagecoach stop on the road connecting Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Galax, Virginia. The city derived its name from a plantation in the vicinity.
Officially incorporated in 1885, Mount Airy quickly thrived due to the region's abundant natural resources, specifically granite and tobacco. This led to the establishment of the North Carolina Granite Corporation, the world's largest open-face granite quarry. The locally quarried granite has been used in famous structures, including the Wright Brothers National Memorial and the Arlington Memorial Bridge.
Mount Airy became a significant hub for the textile and furniture manufacturing industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Companies such as Spencer's Incorporated and Renfro Corporation established mills in the city. However, the latter half of the 20th century brought economic challenges due to increased global competition and industry automation.
From the History section of Mount Airy, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Knights Inn Mount Airy
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
455 N Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mount Airy
Churches and places of worship24
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
1000 Fowler Road, Mount Airy
Bannertown Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.2 mi
1834 Westfield Road, Mount Airy
Shopping12
Creative Designs Flowers & Gifts
Shop · 1.5 mi
1220 South Main Street, Mount Airy
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare4
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
722 West Independence Boulevard, Mount Airy
Map of Mount Airy
157 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 25°F | 4.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Airy 2 W Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Surry County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes County Airport (IKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Toast 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Lewisville 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Winston-Salem 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Clemmons 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Kernersville 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Eden 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- High Point 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greensboro 53 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Lexington 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Archdale 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mount Airy Historic District, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edgar Harvey Hennis House, Nyttend, Public domain
- JCPenney - Mayberry Mall Mt Airy, NC December 2017 (38518267515), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mayberry Mall Mt Airy, NC (19127143229), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Mt. Airy, Dmw002, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Renfro Mill, Dmw002, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt Airy, NC 27030, USA - panoramio, knkculberson, CC BY 3.0
- Lowes Foods Mt Airy, NC 1 (8081972234), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lowes Foods Mt Airy, NC 2 (8081978325), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- William Alfred Moore House, Dmw002, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lowes Foods Mt Airy, NC 3 (8081973020), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ben and Barbara Graves House, Nyttend, Public domain
- W.F. Carter House from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- Olde Mill Music - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite Works, Mt. Airy, N.C., 1906, Nmg27510, Public domain
- SolidagoGigantea4, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea7, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea1, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea2, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea8, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea5, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea11, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea10, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea3, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea6, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolidagoGigantea9, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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