Lexington, NC

Lexington sits along Interstate 85 in central North Carolina, about 20 miles south of Winston-Salem and 30 miles northeast of Charlotte. The city serves as Davidson County's seat and benefits from its location at the crossroads of I-85, US 52, and several state highways. Known as the "Barbecue Capital of the World," Lexington hosts an annual October festival that draws over 100,000 people to sample the local specialty of chopped pork with tangy red sauce.