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Riverside Park
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Old North State
437
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Barney's Cafe
361
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Walker's Soda Fountain
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Miss Angels Heavenly Pies
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Leon's Burger Express
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Snappy Lunch
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Hillbilly Bakeshop and Icecream and Creamery
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McDonald's
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Olympia Family Restaurant
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Uncorked Wine Shop & Boutique
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19 within 6 miles
The Mount Airy Visitors Center
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Floyd's City Barbershop
465
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Downtown Mt. Airy
529
0.4 miNeighborhoods
Mayberry Replica Courthouse
302
0.6 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
153
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Mayberry Spirits Distillery
140
0.8 miDistilleries
The Andy Griffith Museum
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Mayberry Antique Mall
34
0.4 miAntique Shops
Old City Jail
38
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The Gertrude Smith House
28
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VTHokieNorthCarolina
North Carolina138 contributions
Lovely greenway! 7 miles long! Bikes or walking. Pets too!
Feb 2020
We took our labradoodle for a 4 mile walk on the greenway. It was beautiful. It goes right along side the river. Paved and very clean. The manhole hubs have been artistically painted by locals and they are amazing! What a great idea! If you go from end to end it's 7 miles, so a 14 mile out and back.
Written February 23, 2020
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Royale22
10 contributions
Granite City Greenway—check it out!
Apr 2021 • Couples
Granite City Greenway.....sooooo nice!
Such a fun afternoon, round trip bicycle ride—-out and back about 13 miles. Very little elevation change , paved, along a meandering waterway, and just brief views of businesses along the way keeps this an enjoyable adventure.
Written April 12, 2021
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John F
Mount Airy, NC26 contributions
excellent park for the kiddos
Apr 2016 • Family
we try to take our 6yr old at least 1 time each week, the playground area is getting an upgrade this summer, and wjth the walking / biking trail right there he can ride and not be scared
Written April 11, 2016
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Ed M
Burlington, NC709 contributions
What a nice park! Playground, skate park, picnic area, hiking - even a canoe launch!
Oct 2015 • Family
On the cusp of downtown Mount Airy, NC is a nice public park that really thinks out-of-the-box. The playground has plenty of swings and sliding boards, there is a sprawling concrete skate park, restrooms, hiking & biking trails, a nice picnic area (with shelters), soccer & basketball - and even a canoe launch for the Ararat River.

This is SO nice for family and friends.
Written October 10, 2015
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Tim-tim C
Roanoke, Virginia, USA123 contributions
Clean & Inviting for Many Outdoor Activities
Jun 2020
Easy parking and easy access to walking & biking greenway that runs throughout the entire town. Plenty of picnic shelters too.
Written August 11, 2020
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mishmosh2000
Broadview Heights, OH67 contributions
awesome kids park
Aug 2019
Came here to let our two toddlers play in the kiddy park. really nice jungle gym and some unique elements. plenty of parking and feels safe.
Written August 2, 2019
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barscoinc
Mount Airy, NC185 contributions
Excellent safe scenic walking/biking trail, all paved!
Jan 2018 • Solo
As a Mt Airy resident I bike this trail in the park whenever weather permits. In all it covers about an 8 mile loop. The park entrance on Riverside drive has restrooms, skating area, and a really cool playground with replicas of the town of Mt Airy -- too cute and my grandkids love it. Great signage. The trail is about 12 ft wide, all paved and very scenic, running along a river and a creek most of the way, Fishing is permitted. There is an entrance with two soccer fields, and several near shopping centers. Easy on and off, oodles of parking. Perfect for walking easy biking with only a few hills.
Written February 4, 2018
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Ed B
Mount Airy, NC155 contributions
Lovely asset to Mt Airy
Nov 2016 • Family
In addition to the wonderful walking trails that wind along the river, there are many activities for kids. Huge playground, skate park, basketball courts, soccer fields, etc...
Written November 18, 2016
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Claire W
Kernersville, NC91 contributions
Access to Mount Airy Greenway
Nov 2016 • Couples
The park is an access point to the greenway that runs along the Ararat River. The park itself is very nice. They have a terrific playground area for young kids, fields, picnic facilities, etc. It is maintained very well. We were here to access the greenway which is an asphalt path for walkers, bikers and dogs on a leash. It runs about 5 miles one way, along the river, and it offers splendid river views. Can't say enough nice things about it. One negative: avoid the bathrooms...as you might expect at a park...not so nice.
Written November 6, 2016
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cnewtonnktown
Charlotte, NC30 contributions
KIDS LOVE IT HERE
Oct 2016 • Family
Great park for walking, riding bikes, kiddos have a wonderful playground with covered seating for parents. There are restrooms and picnic/concessions, but there was a big crowd for an outing and we didn't go to that area.
Written October 17, 2016
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