Lexington (North Carolina)

Lexington, North Carolina, is the self-proclaimed "Barbecue Capital of the World". Besides its famous barbecue, celebrated at the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival in October, Lexington is also distinctive for all the statues of pigs it has downtown.

• Pigs in the City. A public arts initiative that placed numerous fiberglass pigs in various locations in Lexington. Some tourists get a checklist and visit each and every pig, checking them off the list. (updated Nov 2015)

• 🌍 Lexington Barbecue Festival, Main Street (Uptown Lexington). 8:30AM–6PM. An annual festival held each October that features singing, contests, and of course, barbecue. (updated Nov 2015)

• 🌍 The Candy Factory, 15 North Main Street, ☏ +1 336-249-6770. M–Th 10AM–5:30PM F 10AM–7:30PM Sa 10AM–4PM. 

Lexington is famous for its barbecue, which is typically made from pork shoulder. It hosts an annual barbecue festival in October. The 2019 festival takes place on October 26.

• 🌍 Main Street Pizza & Deli, 13 North Main Street, ☏ +1 336-249-2233. M 10:30AM–2PM Tu–Th 10:30AM–7PM F 10:30AM–8PM. 
• 🌍 Fancy Pastry Shop, 407 East Center Street, ☏ +1 336-248-2279. M–Sa 8AM–6PM. 
• 🌍 Char's Hamburgers, 400 North Main Street, ☏ +1 336-248-2026. 
• 🌍 Barbecue Center, 900 North Main Street, ☏ +1 336-248-4633. (updated Jun 2019)
• 🌍 Shoto Japanese Steakhouse & Seafood, 17 N Main St (+1 336 238-5733). M–Th 11AM–9PM, F–Sa 11AM–10:30PM. (updated May 2020)

• 🌍 Perfect Blend, 1 North Main Street, ☏ +1 336-243-7206. M–F 7AM–7PM Sa 8AM–4PM. 

• 🌍 Quality Inn, 101 Plaza Pkwy (I-85 Exit 91), ☏ +1 336-243-2929. 

The center of Downtown Lexington provides free Wi-fi.