Famous for the manufacture of locks and laying claim to the only lock museum in the entire nation, Plymouth provides a suburban environment for many who are commuters to Waterbury or Bristol. Some employment opportunities are also available locally in the town’s thriving manufacturing sector. Plymouth actually encompasses several scenic villages like Fall Mountain Lake, Lake Plymouth, Pequabuck, and Terryville. Scattered among the neighborhoods of single-family homes are charming vacation cottages or summer homes. Lakes with boat launches, a panoramic flood-control area, nearby forested land, organized programs, and many clubs ensure quality leisure time. Many residents have deep generational roots in this area, which enhances the sense of civic pride.