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

Charlotte, NC: Levine Museum of the New South

COST: Seniors 62 years & up: $6.00 Adults: $8.00 Children 6-18 years: $5.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed some major holidays NOTES: *They have some interactive exhibits. LOCATION: 200 E. 7th St. Charlotte, … Continue reading

Bailey, NC: The Country Doctor Museum

COST Seniors 55 years & up: $6.00 Adults: $8.00 Children 3-17 years: $4.00 HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours last about 45 to 60 minutes. *Tours start on the hour. LOCATION: 7089 Peele Road Bailey, North Carolina PHONE: (252) 235-4165 WEBSITE: The Country Doctor Museum

Mooresville, NC: N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame

COST: Seniors 55 years & up: $4.00 Adults: $6.00 Children 6-12 years: $4.00 Children 5 years & under: Free plus tax HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *Hours may vary during holiday seasons; check their website. LOCATION: 119 Knob Rd. … Continue reading

Ocracoke, NC: Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum

FREE HOURS: Shoulder Season Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Summer Season Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *They are open seasonally; mid-March through early December. *There is a gift shop. LOCATION: 49 … Continue reading