Tucked away on the banks of the Perquimans River, Larry’s Drive-In has been serving hungry diners from Hertford and Winfall as well as tourists for more than 40 years.
More recently, workers constructing the new S-Bridge across the Perquimans River have found their way to Larry’s as well.
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