Lexington Tourism & Visitor Center

World Famous BBQ, Fast Cars, Fine Art, Award Winning Wines, & Historic Uptown

Get a complete listing of Barbecue Restaurants as well as other restaurants in Lexington, NC.

There are many annual festivals and events in the Lexington area, and you will find an updated listing of all of these events and be sure to save your favorite to your calendar.

Wonder through the 47,000 sq. ft. facility that encompasses the original #3 race shop and the original RCR Museum with over 25 No. 3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolets driven by Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

Visit the galleries of North Carolinas best known artists, Bob Timberlake and Dempsey Essick, or take a stroll through Missions Pottery on Main Street in Historic Uptown Lexington.

Lexington and Davidson County are home to four wineries, each growing grapes or fruits for their wine. Grape growers have found the land that once grew tobacco great for producing grapes. Located just south of the Yadkin Valley Wine Appellation, one of the United States’ newest federally designated viticulture regions, Lexington wineries have developed the Southern Gateway Wine Trail.

Spend the day in Historic Uptown Lexington, learn about the history of the area and shop in the quaint uptown shops. Lexington, named in honor of the revolutionary war battle in Massachusetts was settled in 1775 and incorporated in 1828. It is the county seat of Davidson County, named for Revolutionary War General William Lee Davidson. Uptown Lexington has the largest collection of locally owned businesses in Davidson County with more than 50 retail shops. From specialty gift shops, specialty foods and North Carolina’s largest True Value Hardware store, Lexington has something for everyone!