Starting from The Grove the walking tour map leads the way through the 45-block Historic District, featuring architectural jewels from the late 18th through the early 20th Centuries. From simple Georgian frame structures through the full-blown Queen Anne mansions of Main Street, Tarboro offers visitors a step back in time. Downtown Main Street offers a charming view of late 19th Century commercial properties, restored in the 1980 s through a National Trust program. Shops feature gifts, apparel and antiques.
Several restaurants favored by local residents provide a wide range of luncheon treats.