Discover the best of Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain, NC with these local favorites! From scenic outdoor views and family-friendly activities to must-try restaurants and hidden gems, this guide covers everything you need for a fun and memorable visit. Pe...
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Great hiking trails, close but far towns
Hanging Rock State Park
I love knowing exactly where my food is coming from. From fruit and veggies to meat
Surry County Farmers Market - Dobson, Mount Airy, Elkin, and Pilot Mountain ...
Serves as a major trailhead for the greenway and includes a canoe/kayak launch alongside its paved walking paths.
Facilities • Riverside Park
This wooded 1.5-mile trail site includes a newly constructed accessible playground designed for universal use. The park also features a stocked fishing pond, mountain bike trails, and a nine-hole disc golf course.
Facilities • Westwood Park
While in the area you have to check out the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mt. Airy Granite Overlook - The Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway Guide
I beautiful Mountain, great trails, have a picnic, see great views.
Pilot Mountain State Park: Home | NC ...
Restaurants
Family fun, hanging out with friends, live muisc from time to time the perfect Saturday night.
Angry Troll Brewing - Mount Airy
A little bit for everything for the family in this great place. Rather it's Friday night or Sunday after church.
13 Bones Restaurant
Famous for their Pork chop sandwich. Still in operation since 1923.
Snappy Lunch
Shikora Express is Japanese style, cooked hibachi to order restaurant that proudly serves delicious food to the greater Mount Airy community.
Shikora Express Japanese Grill: Home
While visiting downtown, stop in and have some amazing sushi.
Kazoku Sushi and Bar
Can't decide on Chinese or Japanese? Check out the Asian house for the best of both worlds.
The Asian House
This hidden gem is tucked away in a strip shopping mall, fresh food, friendly service, dine in or out a great little lunch spot.
Thai Cafe
Best food, right on main street so you can walk down get ice cream or head to one of the back streets to listen to music.
MI CASA ON MAIN - Updated March 2026 - 83 Photos & 76 Reviews
Another favorite sitting right on main street right down the street is ice cream or next door to the little bar.
EL AGUACATE - Updated March 2026 - 56 Photos & 22 Reviews
The cutest little place to sit and relax before the short drive to main street for ice cream.
Rigatoni's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant | Pilot Mountain NC
Family owned, love this little place
Boo's Kitchen - Authentic NY Italian Cuisine | Mt. Airy, NC
Other Food & Drinks
Comfortable space, great service, and tasty coffee and snacks.
Foothills Coffee Shop
Delicious coffee, great customer service, and a super cute atmosphere.
Keepsmiling A'Latte Kesson&Co., LLC
Awesome coffee shop with great service, friendly and knowledgeable staff."
Main Street Coffee LLC
Always has great coffee and friendly service with both food/drink and books
Pages Books & Coffee
My absolute go to for wine, hanging with friends, listening to music and letting the kids run. Try their amazing food truck too.
Hidden Vineyard
A beautiful place for dinner, relax hang with friends.
JOLO Winery and Vineyards with End Posts Restaurant
on the back street compared to Main street, hang out side, play games, listen to music or walk over to the White Elephant for a different type of drink.
Angry Troll Brewing - Mount Airy
Fun, hang out with friends, listen to music or just walk checking the stores.
White Elephant Beer Company
Main Street in Pilot Mountain has so much to offer. This cute little bar is just next door to the Mexican restaurant, El Aguacate. Enjoy great food then step next door for a drink.
Rock’s On Main
Sit back and relax, look at the beatuiful Carolina sky and the mountain views.
Round Peak Vineyards
I went for the gluten-free items, and got a cinnamon roll and turnover.
Hillbilly Gluten Free Bake Shop and Creamery | Mount Airy NC
Best cookies around and the banana pudding is worth fighting over
Liv For Sweets, Mount Airy
The best cupcakes. My kids love going in here for a treat.
Liv For Sweets
You name it they got it. Pastries, breads, and cakes.
Pastelicious Mt Airy | Mount Airy NC
Arts & Entertainment
Remember the Andy Grittith show? Well this is the museum. It's a have to check out
Andy Griffith Museum
Creep around our little twon at night to see if you can spot any ghost.
Historic Mount Airy Ghost Tours
Beautiful, handmade pottery, she also has classes to teach hands on.
Crisanthemum Studios
Opened in 1930 as a music hall this great place has now became a theatre. Travel back in time while you watch a movie.
Earle Theatre
Why not learn a little history while in the town of Mayberry?
