Mount Airy, NC: Walker’s Soda Fountain (Mayberry)

FREE to stop in, but you will likely want to get something to eat or drink HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *You may want to call ahead to verify the … Continue reading

Manteo, NC: Island Farm

______________________ COST General Admission: $6.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: 2014 Season April 2nd-November 29th Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day NOTES: *They only accept cash or checks. *Hands on activities for children. *This is a living history farm. LOCATION: 1140 US Highway … Continue reading

Blowing Rock, NC: Mystery Hill

______________________ COST: Seniors 60 years & up: $8.00 Adult 13-59 years: $9.00 Children 5-12 years: $7.00 Children 4 years & under: Free HOURS: June-August Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. September – May Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas NOTES: *Site includes these attractions: Appalachian Heritage Museum, Native … Continue reading

Smithfield, NC: ShadowHawk (Western Cowboy Town)

______________________ FREE or Cost?: I have not been able to verify if there is an admission cost or not HOURS: Websites shows site opens every day at 12:00 p.m. (noon) NOTES: *This attraction is a re-creation of a western cowboy town. The man who built it appeared in a few … Continue reading

Smithfield, NC: Ava Gardner Museum

______________________ COST: Seniors, Military, & Students: $6.00 Adults: $7.00 Children: $5.00 HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed December 24-26th, Easter Sunday, & Thanksgiving NOTES: *Street parking is usually available in front & also, behind the museum. LOCATION: 325 E. Market … Continue reading