Back Road Trips: 5 Reasons to Visit Lexington, NC By Sweet Tea & Pasta
Eat Barbecue. Or Bar-b-cue. Or Bar-b-que. Or Bar-B-Q. Or BBQ. Lexington is barbecue central in NC, both literally and figuratively.
Original article published by: Sweet Tea & Pasta
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“Lexington, NC “the barbecue capital of the world,” is located in middle of the state. Named after the Revolutionary Battle of Lexington, this town has been around for a looooong time. Like many cities and towns here in North Carolina their textile and furniture industry left for other pastures in the ’90’s, taking jobs and a good chunk of the economy with them. Slowly, Lexington is transforming and you now see glimmers of its former glory, making visiting an excellent back road day trip.
Eat Barbecue. Or Bar-b-cue. Or Bar-b-que. Or Bar-B-Q. Or BBQ. Lexington is barbecue central in NC, both literally and figuratively. Barbecue joints are easy to find in this town and they all have their own twist. I was on a mission for barbecue. What is Lexington barbecue? I was fixin’ to find out. My TripAdvisor research led me to choose the Bar-B-Q Center. I arrived in the early afternoon while it was quiet. That quickly changed and this joint was jumping.’ You can read more about my experience here. No matter what restaurant you try in Lexington, be sure to try the “barbecue slaw,” a vinegar based red slaw with a unique tang.”
