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See Andy's sheriff shirt and badge, Goober's beanie (bronzed) -- and a lot of Andy Griffith relics that have nothing to do with Mayberry. He was a Hollywood actor, not a small town sheriff.
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- Address:
- 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC
- Directions:
- I-77 exit 100 to Hwy 89/Pine St. east into town. At Moody's Funeral Home, turn right at the traffic light onto Graves St. At the top of the hill, turn right onto Rockford St. The museum is part of the Surry Arts Council complex. Look for the brick buildings on the right.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 9-5, Su 1-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 336-786-7998
- Admission:
- Adults $8; 12 and under $6
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
1950s Smokies throwback tourist town evolves, but not too much, thank goodness.
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- Beech Mountain, North Carolina - Land Of Oz
I was fortunate to grow up in the shadow of Beech Mountain, and my parents took my brother and me to the Oz park when it was in full swing in the late 1970s until it's closing in 1980. I have also been fortunate to be able to attend the annual "Autumn At Oz Party" every year for the last 10 years or so.
No, the park isn't what it used to be, as its website states it's growing into a flora and fauna park. I am just thrilled to be able to relive a great part of my childhood once a year! Yes, there are lines, yes the weather is TOTALLY unpredictable, but it's all worth it! I dress up (as the Wicked Witch!) and my family dresses up too. We have a blast! We get to forget the real world for a while, get into character, smile, and have a good time.
My advice to everyone going is to check the Oz website, and come prepared with good shoes, good clothing, and a positive attitude!
[BethAnn, 03/26/2013]Land of Oz:- Address:
- 2669 Beech Mountain Pkwy, Beech Mountain, NC
- Directions:
- Hwy 184 takes you to the town of Beech Mountain. A winding two-lane road just to the left of the Chamber of Commerce building -- Beech Mountain Pkwy -- takes you up to a sign that says, "Emerald Mountain." Through that gate, it's another half-mile, past a bunch of ski lifts.
- Hours:
- Usually Fridays in June and the last two summer weekends in Sept. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 800-514-3849
- Admission:
- Varies $30-$50
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Drove through beautiful sunny weather, but by the time we got to Banner Elk -- the highest town in the Eastern U.S. -- it was cold and overcast. We drove to the top of Beech Mountain, parked at the ski village, and went up to the theme park on the ski lift (I learned later that I could have taken a bus to the top, but the lift was fun). Got the top and there was quite a crowd. The wait was long but everyone seemed happy. The wet mist made the attraction different and kind of like an old movie. All the workers and actors were very nice. Just remember if you go up there: bring a good water-resistant coat no matter what it's like down below.
[B Carter, 10/12/2012]- Lake Junaluska, North Carolina - Statue of Junaluska, Savior of Andrew Jackson
Cherokee Chief Junaluska saved Andrew Jackson's life in 1812, an act Junaluska later regretted when President Jackson kicked the Cherokee out of North Carolina and made them walk to Oklahoma.
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- Address:
- Chapel Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC
- Directions:
- The statue stands on the north shore of Lake Junaluska, in front of the George R. Stuart Auditorium. It's on the south side of Chapel Drive just east of where it splits from N. Lakeshore Drive, across the street from the Terrace Hotel.
- Admission:
- Free
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Land of Oz is a seasonal 1-weekend reopening of an attraction that recreates the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz at the top of a mountain.