Lexington•

Childress Vineyards1000 Childress Vineyard Road • 336-236-9463

Wine Enthusiast magazine America’s Top 25 Tasting Rooms

Enjoy daily tours of the ItalianRenaissance Tuscan styled winery.

Enjoy Music in the Vineyard.

Lunch at the Bistro or picnic on the grounds.

NASCAR team owner, Richard Childress signature winery.

Things to do...

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

The Bob Timberlake Gallery1714 E. Center Street Ext • 800-244-0095

Experience a uniquely crafted building which is home to the fine art work of NC’s most recognized living artist, Bob Timberlake.

Showcasing his furniture line, inspired by local 18th century artisans and personal memorabilia.

Have coffee & pastry at the coffee shop.

Meet Bob Timberlake at Seasonal Open Houses.

www.VisitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389 Lexington Visitor Center, 2 N. Main Street, Lexington, NC

Richard Childress Racing Museum236 Industrial Drive • 800-476-3389

Wander through the 47,000 square foot facility which houses the original 1986 No. 3 race shop and the original 1991 RCR Museum.

Over 25 No. 3 GM GoodwrenchChevrolets driven by Dale Earnhardt.

Racing memorabilia, photographs, banners and trophies.

Daily race shop and museum tours.

Southern Gateway Wine TrailDavidson County is the Southern Gateway to the Yadkin Valley Appellation-The Heart of North Carolina Wine Country.

Childress Vineyards Junius Lindsay Vineyards1000 Childress Vineyards Road 385 Dr. Zimmerman Road336-236-9463 336-764-4050Native Vines Winery Weathervane Winery1336 N. Highway 150 1452 Welcome Arcadia Road336-787-3688 336-793-3366Tastings Wine & Beer WineSellars312 East Center Street 1981 Cotton Grove Road336-243-7220 336-242-6551

Following the fertile path in the heart of North Carolina, our vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms are temptations waiting to welcome you.

Lexington BarbecueVisit the 15 restaurants specializing in world famous, Lexington-style porkbarbecue.

Using a method passed down forgenerations, this delicacy is pit-cooked over hickory wood, then mixed with a secret vinegar-based sauce.

Shop & Dine in Historic Uptown Lexington

www.VisitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389 Lexington Visitor Center, 2 N. Main Street, Lexington, NC

Uptown LexingtonThe largest collection of locally ownedbusiness in Davidson County with 55 retailestablishments.

Home to the award-winning “Pigs in the City”.

Antique ShopsBlack Dog Emporium Memories on Main22 South Main Street 109 South Main Street336-249-7799 336-236-7259

Magnolia Gifts & Antiques Main Street Antiques107 South Main Street 208 South Main Street336-243-0777 336-224-2494

“Where everything old is new again.”

All About Education15 West 2nd Avenue • 336-236-7052

Specializing in teaching materials and classroom supplies for all grades and age levels. Something for everyone.

Army Navy14 North Main Street • 336-248-2180

Fashions by Carhartt, clothing forinfants and toddles as well as adults.Other leading brands include Woolrich,Levi and Dockers.

The Backyard Retreat106 South Main Street • 336-242-1860

Garden gifts and accessories

Birdhouses, bird feeders, wind chimes, pots etc.

The Candy Factory15 North Main Street • 336-249-6770

Treasure trove for children of all ages.Fun nostalgic candies.Country antiques, collectibles & novelties.

Conrad & Hinkle6 North Main Street • 336-248-2341

An old-fashioned grocery store features hand cut meats, fresh local fruits and vegetables, and homemade pimento cheese and chicken salad.

Just like in days gone by-they still make some home deliveries!

Coffee, Specialty Drinks & SweetsBlack Chicken Coffee High Rock Outfitters23 West 2nd Street 13 South Main Street336-249-7799 336-248-4444

Perfect Blend 1 North Main Street 336-243-7206

Restaurants

Lanier Hardware218 South Main Street • 336-248-5935

One of the largest True Value Hardware stores in the southeast.

No matter what you need, you can find it at Lanier’s.

Lexington Home Brands213 South Main Street • 336-243-6289

Shop more than 8,000 square feet of first quality overstocks, showroom samples, and discontinued items.

Furniture for any room.

The Olde Homestead114 South Main Street • 336-249-0934

Unique gifts and collectibles.

Vera Bradley, Pandora, Life Is Good, Brighton, SwitchFlops, Kameleon Jewlery, Willow Tree.

Night SpotsHigh Rock Outfitters13 South Main Street • 336-248-4444Sophie’s Cork & Ale23 W. 2nd Ave. • 336-300-7338

Bagels on Main19 N. Main Street336-769-8059

Bull City Ciderhouse102 South Main Street336-843-4570

Cafe 35103 South Main Street336-238-3535

LaFesta Italian109 N. Main Street336-239-5544

Main Street Pizza & Deli13 North Main Street336-249-2233

Shoto’s Japanese Steakhouse13 South Main Street336-238-5733

Terry’s Sports Bar13 South Main Street336-248-4400

Village Grill31 West 2nd Avenue336-248-5900

Places to Stay...

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

Affordable Suites of Lexington882 Old Hargrave RoadLexington, NC 27295

336-956-1828www.AffordableSuites.com

BBQ Cook-off Rate $74

www.VisitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389 Lexington Visitor Center, 2 N. Main Street, Lexington, NC

Days Inn & Suites1620 Cotton Grove Road

Lexington, NC 27292336-357-2333 or 800-858-5659

www.ChoiceHotels.comBBQ Cook-off Rate $72.99

Hwy 8 Motel1631 Cotton Grove Road

Lexington, NC 27292336-357-6444

www.Hwy8Motel.comBBQ Cook-off Rate $60

Economy Inn402 National BoulevardLexington, NC 27292

336-248-5111

Quality Inn101 Plaza Parkway

Lexington, NC 27292336-243-2929 or 800-424-6423

www.ChoiceHotels.comBBQ Cook-off Rate $64.99

Budget Inn200 Murphy Drive

Lexington, NC 27295336-248-5171Country Hearth Inn & Suites

1525 Cotton Grove RoadLexington, NC 27292

336-357-2100 or 888-443-2784www.CountryHearth.comBBQ Cook-off Rate $75

Holiday Inn Express351 Vineyards CrossingLexington, NC 27295

336-224-6730 or 888-465-4329www.HolidayInnExpress.com

BBQ Cook-off Rate $99

Regency Inn1100 Piedmont DriveLexington, NC 27295

336-248-5927

Lexington•

Where to eat Lexington Style BarbecueLexington Style Barbecue“Lexington-style barbecue is generally juicier, smokier, sweeter and milder than its counterpart in eastern North Carolina. Whereas barbecue flavored by wood smoke is only an option in the East, in Lexington it is, with a few exceptions, an unspoken but unyielding expectation. The tangy, red barbecue slaw is usually the spiciest part of a Lexington barbecue sandwich, whereas the milder, creamier coleslaw on an Eastern-style barbecue sandwich is meant to balance the relatively fiery chopped pork.”

— Bob Garner, author “North Carolina Barbecue”

The ‘Skinny’ on Lexington Barbecue How to Order a Sandwich, Plate or Tray

Ordering barbecue can be as simple — or complex — asyou like. Area waitresses are accustomed to explainingthe procedure, but here are a few tips.

Barbecue is served finely chopped, coarsely chopped and sliced.It is not ―pulled.• When the pork shoulder is cooked, the crunchy crust that forms on the outside is full of flavor and is called “outside” or “brown.” Ask your waitress to add a little to your order.• There are two kinds of coleslaw: “white” and “red.” Most folks are accustomed to the white, mayonnaise-based slaw. In Lexington, we serve barbecue slaw, which is red and made with ketchup and vinegar. It compliments the meat very well and is served on all sandwiches, unless you tell the waitress otherwise. Some restaurants serve both kinds. And if you‘re ordering a fish sandwich, hot dog or hamburger, be sure to ask what kind of slaw they‘ll put on it.• You can order a sandwich plate or tray. The sandwich is barbecue and slaw with a little dip added. The plate comes with barbecue, slaw, French fries and either rolls or hush- puppies. The tray is a small container with the meat on one side and the slaw on the other.• “Dip” is a sauce served with all barbecue and is made from ketchup, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar. Each restaurant has its own secret recipe. Unlike thick barbecue sauces, “dip” has a thin texture and tastes great with your meat, hushpuppies and fries.• Hushpuppies are made from corn meal and are deep fried. They do not have whole corn kernels in them, but may contain onions.• Iced tea is the standard beverage and is served sweetened. But, you can ask for unsweetened or mix the two together for “half ‘n half.”And, don‘t forget dessert. Most restaurants offer homemadegoodies – pies, cakes and banana pudding.

Barbecue Restaurants Pit-Cooked Open

Backcountry Barbecue M-Sat4014 Linwood-Southmont Road, Lexington 336-956-1696

Barbecue Center M-Sat900 N. Main Street, Lexington 336-248-4633www.BarbecueCenter.com

Cook’s Barbecue W-Sun366 Valiant Drive, Lexington 336-798-1928www.CooksBBQ.com

Kerley’s Barbecue X M-Sat5114 Old US Hwy 52, Welcome 336-731-8245

Lexington Barbecue M-Sat100 Smokehouse Lane, Lexington 336-249-9814www.LexBBQ.com

Lexington-Style Trimmings X Tues-Sat1513 E. Center Street, Lexington 336-249-8211

Rick’s Smokehouse Mon-Sat6043 Old U.S. 52, Lexington 336-731-4060

Smiley’s Lexington BBQ Tues-Sun617 Winston Road, Lexington 336-248-4528

Smokey Joe’s Barbecue M-Sat1101 S. Main Street, Lexington 336-249-0315

Speedy’s Barbecue M-Sat1317 Winston Road, Lexington 336-248-2410www.SpeedysBBQinc.com

Speedy Lohr’s Tues-Sun3664 NC Hwy. 8, Lexington 336-242-9195

Speedy Lohr’s BBQ of Arcadia M-Sat8000 N. NC Hwy. 150, Lexington 336-764-5509

Stamey’s Barbecue X M-Sat4524 S. NC Hwy 150, Lexington 336-853-6426

Tar Heel Q Tues-Sat6835 US Hwy 64 W, Lexington 336-787-4550

Troutman’s Barbecue M-Sat18466 S. NC Hwy 109, Denton 336-859-2206

www.VisitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389 Lexington Visitor Center, 2 N. Main St., Lexington, NC