The history of Davidson County is linked intimately to the ageless presence of the Yadkin River, along whose banks Native Americans camped more than 12,000 years ago.
Lexington has a certain lure for wine lovers. Perhaps it's the culturally-rich Native Vines Winery, the first Native American Indian owned winery in the country. Native Vines is a family-operated business that's been producing seasonal fruit wines since 1998. Located between the old Waxhaw Indian Trading Trail and Indian Grave Creek, this vineyard calls on its rich history to provide rich flavors. Nearby is Weathervane Winery, another family winery that's small in size but big in flavor. The...
An outdoor Pigs in the City campaign takes place each year from May through mid-October with life-sized fiberglass pigs decorating the landscape on various streets through the uptown district.
Uptown Lexington is a great place to stroll or shop the day away, but with all the enticing aromas in the air, more people are deciding to pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Known as the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” Lexington boasts a slew of restaurants serving up Western-style barbecue (vinegar-based sauce) and hosts an annual barbecue festival each year. Located in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, the city is adject to High Rock Lake and has played host to several fishing tournaments, including the Bassmasters Classic.