Lexington, North Carolina, has a rich history, with European settlers making their way here around 1775. The settlement was named after Lexington, Massachusetts, to honor the city where the first skirmish of The Revolution took place and was incorporated in 1828. Throughout the centuries, the city has thrived and is now the County Seat of Davidson County. Almost twenty sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the oldest, The Homestead, built in 1834.

No mention of the richness of Lexington can be started without the richest of all: The Barbecue. Self-named the "Barbecue Capital of the World," to say it's true is not a stretch. Wood-smoked pork shoulder, shredded, sliced, or chopped, is known as Lexington-style BBQ. Some prominent publications also back up the claim. US News & World Report ranked the city as the 4th best in the country, and Food and Wine Magazine has it as the 6th.

To sample the best of the best, attend The Lexington Barbecue Festival. Vendors line the streets with BBQ offerings and styles from around the country, but that's not all. Donut hamburgers, deep-fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and more Southern Specialties are on the menu. If eating pig is not your thing, you may enjoy an afternoon at the pig races. The sharp-witted race announcer is as much part of the fun as the pigs. You'll be sure to leave the festival with a full belly and sides aching from laughter.

You may want to work off some of the festival treats with an evening at Axehole Axe Throwing & Friction Skating Rink. What can be more fun than letting the axe fly and landing one in the bullseye? If it is not fast-paced enough, grab some skates and glide on the area's only retro-style skating rink. The owners here pay homage to the old Anchor Skating Rink. Other skills are displayed on the pool tables or in the cornhole area. Go for the thrills while playing in place in the arcade. You'll be ready for a good night's sleep after a trip here.

Boone's Cave Park can't be missed if you're looking for a bit more strenuous action. Legend has it that Daniel Boone and his family lived in the caves here for a year while their cabins were being built. Spend some time in the caves and see if you can feel their presence. The park also has 7 ½ miles of trails where you can enjoy some of the most beautiful surroundings in the state. Take some time and try out the disc golf course. See how many of the 100 species of wildflowers and 125 species of butterflies you can find. The park is also home to wild turkeys, deer, hawks, raccoons, and more.

Ants, termites, and spiders can grab a ride home with you and enjoy their new surroundings. With great spots like Boone's park to visit, you may bring home some hitchhikers in the form of pests. If that happens, you want the best pest control service Lexington offers, At Ease Pest Solutions. Contact us today, and let us get those intruders out for good.