Downtown
Rocky Mount


is happening!



What’s New?

Explore Downtown

Dining

Enjoy an eclectic mix of cuisine ranging from American favorites to Jamaican specialties and everything in between. Or simply enjoy a great cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of wine.

Shopping

From artwork and home-crafted bath soaps to stunning floral creations and furniture, you can find it in downtown Rocky Mount.

Living

Thanks to an expanding array of residential options, you can live just footsteps from your favorite restaurants and shops in downtown Rocky Mount.

Family Fun

From the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences to the Rocky Mount Event Center, there’s always something going on for families to enjoy.

Experience Downtown Rocky Mount

Doing Business

Rocky Mount’s historic downtown offers a mix of retail, restaurants, and service, reflecting the town’s diversity, strong sense of community, and ideal geographic setting.


Accolades

MSA

Main Street America Affiliate
As a Main Street America Affiliate™, Rocky Mount is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

Main Street Community

North Carolina Main Street Community
Rocky Mount is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. Downtown Rocky Mount is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.