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Things to Do in Plymouth & Washington County

Plymouth is Washington County's county seat, a river town on the Roanoke about seven miles upriver from the Albemarle Sound. Roper and Creswell are close by. 🐻

Walk the waterfront ⚓

Plymouth's riverfront is home to a replica of the 1867 Roanoke River Lighthouse, a short walk from the docks and downtown shops.

Step into Civil War history 🏛️

The Port O' Plymouth Museum, in a 1920s railroad depot, tells the story of the 1864 Battle of Plymouth and the ironclad CSS Albemarle.

Head out to Lake Phelps 🌲

Near Creswell, Pettigrew State Park wraps around Lake Phelps, and Somerset Place State Historic Site sits along its shore.

Mark your calendar 🎉

Every June the North Carolina Black Bear Festival fills downtown Plymouth. Holiday parades, church suppers and museum programs show up on the calendar below.

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