Plymouth (North Carolina) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in North Carolina, United States
About Plymouth (North Carolina)
Plymouth is found along the banks of the Roanoke River, roughly seven miles upstream from the Albemarle Sound. Dating back to the late 1700s, Plymouth was named a 'port of delivery' by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1790 and then a 'port of entry' in 1808. Plymouth is most known for its Civil War history. The town saw both Confederate and Union soldiers here at times and several decisive battles for the area were fought on and near the waterfront. The CSS Albemarle was built just upstream from Plymouth in waters that were too shallow for the Union to travel, and fought in the river very near the downtown area. Several homes still survive from the battles and the scars are still visible to passers by. Today, people come to Plymouth not just to learn of its history but also to fi
Top Attractions in Plymouth (North Carolina)
Explore the best things to see and do in Plymouth (North Carolina):
- ★Ausbon House
- ★Bear-ology
- ★Latham House
- ★Roanoke River Maritime Museum
- ★The Port o’ Plymouth Museum
Where to Stay in Plymouth (North Carolina)
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨Road Trip Motel
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