2027069 Andy Griffith's Mayberry

Andy Griffith's Mayberry

06/07/2027 - 06/09/2027 Mon-Wed Trip# 2027069

Andy Griffith's Mayberry

Andy Griffith was born in Mt Airy, NC on June 1, 1926. Come visit that sleepy little town where the spirit of Mayberry lives. Here you can say “Howdy “to people on the street, enjoy a pork chop sandwich at the Snappy Lunch and remember the 60’s. This tour features a unique city tour in a Squad Car like Barney drove and an evening of Old-Time Mountain Bluegrass Music like the Darling family played.

*This tour requires some walking, please review itinerary*

*Please consider your mobility level before booking this trip*

Day 1

Monday, June 7
Depart Audubon, NJ
This morning you will meet your group and begin your Andy Griffith adventure! During your travels to Mount Airy, you will stop for lunch on
your own.
Dinner included at a local restaurant
Your next two nights will be spent in Mount Airy at a Hampton Inn or similar.

Day 2

Tuesday, June 8
Depart Hotel
After an included hotel breakfast, you will begin your day filled with all things Andy Griffith.
Squad Car Tour of Mayberry
Today’s visit to Mayberry also includes a tour in a Squad Car. Where else can you ride in Barney’s car except Mayberry? Cruise on over
to Andy’s Homeplace then ride in Mayberry style down Main Street past Floyd’s Barber Shop and Snappy Lunch. You’ll cruise by other
Mayberry attractions like The Andy Griffith Playhouse, The Old Jail and the Visitors Center Home of the Andy Griffith Museum. While at
Wally’s don’t miss the best photo opportunity of the day your photo in front of the Squad Car, a photo that says Mayberry like nowhere
else.
Historic Downtown Mayberry
After your Squad Car Tour, your group will enjoy lunch on your own and stroll down Main Street in the "Friendly City" reminds people of the
town of Mayberry on the endearing popular ‘60s hit TV series.
After your free time, your group will visit the Andy Griffith Museum. Start with a guided Behind the Scenes tour beginning in the Playhouse
and ending where Andy first performed on stage at his high school.
Then you will have time to visit the museum's collections featuring hundreds of items from the life and career of Andy Griffith in movies,
television and music as well as a variety of memorabilia. There are even actual props from The Andy Griffith Show.
Enjoy an Old-Time Bluegrass Show. It's a type of toe-tapping. hand-clapping music in the same spirit as the Darlings that fictional family of
musically inclined Hillbillies that appeared frequently on the Andy Griffith Show.
Dinner included at a local restaurant
Following dinner, enjoy a lecture by Neal Brower on The Andy Griffith Show. Professor Brower’s lectures go deep into an episode of The
Andy Griffith Show.He shares back stories, production techniques, and details that shine a new light on a classic episode. Neal Brower has
taught classes on The Andy Griffith Show at community colleges across North Carolina. He is the author of Mayberry 101: Behind Scenes of a TV Classic!