Hello and welcome, back to part 28 of our journey through North Carolina.
Today was a travel day to explore the surrounding areas in North Carolina including Rocky Mount, Parrish Womble Park, Holly Springs, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and finally breaking into Virginia and back to one or our favorite campgrounds from this journey.
One of the sweetest views as we traveled along US route 52 was when we crested a hill and before us in the distance was Pilot mountain. It rises abruptly more than 2,000 feet and looks like a door knob. We started wondering if it and nearby Mt. Airy had anything to do with the fictional series “Andy Griffith Show”. Sure, enough it did and does because it is Andy Griffith’s hometown.
Well this is it for today. We hope you come back and see how the trip unfolds as we share more of the USA Through Our Eyes. Until then be safe.
USA Through Our Eyes 
Thank you. Such a beautiful region and one we almost settled in.
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Love the pictures!
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There sure is!!!
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Hi Cheryl. Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. We were out on another journey and internet was hit and miss. Thank you for following along and encouraging us with your comments.
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Beautiful pics!
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There is something magical about the closeness of community.
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:-). Wouldn’t it nice to live in a place that was like Mayberry where folks worked in close unity with one another for the common good of the community. Oh well we like dreaming, lol.
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Thank you so much for sharing. The architecture there was amazing to see and to think they did it without most of the equipment they have in present times.
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Mt. Airy – Andy Griffith’s home town? How lovely. (I’m an Andy Griffith fan.)
Love the juxtaposition of the outdoor chairs with the more formal architecture of Chapel Hill. 🙂
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Those Chapel Hill archways are stunning! Beautiful pictures yet again.
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Yes.
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You are welcome Crystal. It is always a joy when connecting with others like yourself.
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Woof, Woof.
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Thanks for sharing these pictures! I especially like the Chapel Hill one 🙂
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And give Emma a big hug 😉
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Hi Ann. Thank you for the kind words. Yes these are memories that will last a lifetime. Give Mandy a tickle on the neck for us.
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Thank you. Yes wasn’t the memories of the show great. Back when the pace was slow and purposeful. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Beautiful photos, I like Chapel Hill and Pilot mountain the most, a trip to never forget Tom and Audrey. Warm greetings, Ann.
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Beautiful! I’ve never seen Pilot Mountain, but I am familiar with Mount Pilot on the television show. Brings back memories.
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You are so kind, thank you.
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Of course! I love how places can connect people and just take you back in time! It made my day 🙂
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Thank you Robbie.
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You have given us such joy with your comment. Isn’t it something how a landmark can spark beautiful memories. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.
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That is amazing; how you connected the town to a show through the mountain. Awesome.
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Oh I love Pilot Mountain! It’s an old friend of mine 🙂 When I was a child, my family always traveled to Myrtle Beach South Carolina from Ohio and we always passed Pilot Mountain on our route! It was one of my most memorable landmarks. Recently, I took my mom to Myrtle Beach this summer for a Christmas gift and we passed back by Pilot Mountain and I got to show my boyfriend! It was a welcome and familiar sight! 🙂
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🙂
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I love this type of architecture!
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Hi Toni. It’s on the campus of Duke University. Beautiful historical (1838) buildings everywhere.
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What a beautiful view. What building is this in the picture? The architecture is beautiful.
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Yes.
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Thank you Annica.
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Aw, that’s a shame.
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What an exciting journey and beautiful pictures that show your adventure! 🙂
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It was a beautiful place but it sure got taken over by the tourism industry. In a way it took away from the beauty of the town.
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I’ve heard more than one person speculate about My. Airy. Did you get any answers?
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