Lexington

Lexington is widely known as the birthplace of Lexington-style barbecue, one of North Carolina's two defining barbecue traditions, and that local pride shows up alongside a real wine and bar scene - BarFinder lists 26 venues, led by bars, with a notable winery presence too. Local spots like Hog City Tavern and Silver Valley Vineyards round out a small-town scene with real regional character.