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Though each has a population of fewer than 30,000, Davidson County's two largest cities are also two of the state's - and perhaps the South's - most well-known.
Davidson County lays claim to Thomasville, home of the World's Largest Chair, states Ripley's Believe It or Not! Standing in the center of downtown, the chair symbolizes Thomasville's heritage. And it all began in early 1800s when John W. Thomas bought 1200 acres long the future tracks of the NC Railroad. The Thomasville railroad depot, the state's oldest, is now the town's Visitor Center.
Lexington, the county seat is home to about 20,000 North Carolinians, who enjoy a ratio of greater than 1 barbecue restaurant per 1,000 residents! But what else would you expect in this self-proclaimed "Barbecue Capital of the World"? Apparently, thousands of diners partial to the pig agree, as more than 100,000 visitors descend upon historic Uptown for the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival.
Lexington is also known as the hometown, and continued residence, of famed landscape artist Bob Timberlake. The Bob Timberlake Gallery features original artwork as well as limited edition prints & reproductions, personal memorabilia, and items from Timberlake's home furnishings line.
Lexington and Thomasville, ally situated for those who want to live the small town life, but have access to the offerings of larger cities. In fact, many people who work in Greensboro or Winston-Salem live in Davidson County because they can get more home for their money without sacrificing housing variety. Lexington and Thomasville are also only an hour from Charlotte, the state's largest city.
 A favorite attraction in Davidson County is High Rock Lake, fed by the Yadkin River. The Lake spans more than 15,000 acres, and offers visitors and residents a spot for recreation and fun. High Rock has hosted three B.A.S.S. Master's Classics - the Super Bowl of sport fishing. If you'd rather stick to dry land, visit the former home of Daniel Boone, now a county park along the Yadkin River that includes a reconstructed version of his home and what's said to be his cave hideout. Hikers and mountain bikers will enjoy exploring the 65 miles of trails in the Uwharrie National Forest.
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