You might know this Piedmont city for its world-renowned barbecue — and rightfully so. But take a walk uptown, and you’ll discover so much more.
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Pontoon Party
As the sun begins its leisurely dip into High Rock Lake, so do the lake dwellers of Lexington. On Thursday evenings, they tie their boats together for a floating block party.
The Essential North Carolina Grocery List: Pimento Cheese
The pimento cheese from both Musten & Crutchfield and Conrad & Hinkle is carried in grocery stores around North Carolina. But there’s just something special about going straight to the source.
Rhythm & Brews in Lexington
At High Rock Outfitters, explorers, beer enthusiasts, and music lovers find the perfect place for a tune-up.
Photographer H. Lee Waters Focused on the Familiar
For more than half a century, a photographer from Lexington documented the lives of local people, collecting ordinary moments to create an extraordinary legacy.
Nostalgia by the Pound
A trip to The Candy Factory in Lexington takes candy lovers back to a simpler, sweeter time.
Like a Local: Lexington
Lexington has become a household name for its distinctive barbecue style, and now this Piedmont city is establishing itself as a place brimming with opportunity.
Lexington Day Trip Guide
Lexington isn’t merely a whistle-stop town where you get your fill of sweet tea and hush puppies. The Davidson County city continues to grow, making it the perfect place for a day trip.
Speedy’s Barbecue
In Lexington, the city’s namesake-style barbecue — pork shoulder meat dipped in a tomato-based sauce — draws devotees to this former drive-in.
