Quality of Life in Davidson County, NC

Situated in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Davidson County is home to two vibrant cities – Lexington and Thomasville. Known as the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” Lexington boasts a slew of restaurants serving up Western-style barbecue (vinegar-based sauce) and hosts an annual barbecue festival each year. Thomasville is one of the state’s furniture manufacturing centers and home to the “big chair.” Both cities and the surrounding area offer a quiet place to put down roots.

Things are going swimmingly these days at Blue Stone Dive Resort. The 19-acre manmade lake just outside of Thomasville is actually in a former slate quarry that was once owned by Martin Marietta FULL ARTICLE
From a chain of volcanoes rose the 20,000-foot-high Uwharrie Mountains, among the oldest in North America. Over time, the mountains eroded to 1,000-foot hills, and today they comprise the Uwharrie FULL ARTICLE
The term “pig out” has a special meaning on the streets of Uptown Lexington. An outdoor Pigs in the City campaign takes place each year from May through mid-October with life-sized porcelain pigs FULL ARTICLE
You don’t necessarily need to join a health club to get in good shape. In fact, walking behind a lawn mower works just as well. Move More Thomasville FULL ARTICLE
You don’t necessarily need to join a health club to get in good shape. In fact, walking behind a lawn mower works just as well. Move More Thomasville FULL ARTICLE
Plenty of “spokespersons” descend upon Davidson County each July for a premier three-day bicycling road race. THE Piedmont Triad Omnium is a USA FULL ARTICLE
Things are going swimmingly these days at Blue Stone Dive Resort. The 19-acre manmade lake just outside of Thomasville is actually in a former slate FULL ARTICLE

Read the 2010 edition of Images Davidson County magazine sponsored by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and the Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Davidson County magazine on your computer screen.

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The chambers serve as the voice of the Davidson County area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Visit the Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce. Join the Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce or the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce.