Mount Airy, NC

A statue of the famous characters from
The Andy Griffith Show.

Another favorite day trip of John and I is to hop in the car and head up to Mount Airy. It's an adorable small town with a lively downtown. If you are a fan of the Andy Griffith Show, you need to take a trip to this historic town. When you visit downtown, it feels a little bit like you stepped back in time. There are old-time soda fountains and general stores to interest you. You can easily find a few antique stores to browse if you are interested in that. In addition, there are plenty of restaurants to have a good meal at. John and I always eat at Old North State Winery. It's a delicious and comfy stop and they have outside seating for when we bring the dogs with us.

A beautiful view of Pilot Moumtain in the fall. 

If you are there for breakfast time, or you are looking for some quick lunch, stop in and visit Snappy Lunch. They have a great selection and just like the name, they are snappy! Try to visit Mount Airy during the Autumn Leaves Festival, but dress warmer, because it's several degrees cooler up there than it is here! It's a fun festival where you can try local food, and see local handmade crafts. Don't forget to stop in at Froo Froo Pet Boutique, they have the most adorable pet clothes, and you can get homemade grain free dog treats for your lovable four legged friends! If you are all done in
downtown, head up the Mountain and visit Pilot Mountain. It is a beautiful site to see! They have tons of gorgeous overlooks for you to stop at. I recommend making that trip when the leaves are changing colors so you can see the beauty.