Wally’s Service Station is an original service station built in 1937 and operated as a Gulf Station and then later operated as a Standard Oil Station or Esso.
The Fruit Basket now operates inside of Wally's Service Station and they offer a wide variety of souvenirs and collectibles. Mayberry Squad Car Tours also leave from the station and return to the same location.
On-site is the Mayberry Courthouse and Otis' Jail Cell and other replicas of the set of the show. Also on-site is The Mayberry Hotel replica/gift shop. The service station is open year-round, with hours that depend on the season.
They are open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special requests and reservations year-round, please call 336-786-6066 and leave a message. For Squad Car Tours (reservations suggested) call 336-789-6743.