Located in "Uptown" Lexington on Main Street. The Civic Center is a vintage theatre that is…read moreintimate and has good acoustics. It is in overall good shape and clean. There is parking in the back and on the streets. We parked in a church parking lot after hours. Uptown Lexington is worth a visit in general.

We attended an event at The Smith Civic Center over the weekend to support a friend who has an art…read moreexhibit hanging in the lobby. If you've never been, the renovation that was done on this theater a few years ago brings an incredible art deco space to downtown Lexington. The interior is very well executed. There is a small bar/concession stand inside, and the staff is very friendly. Though we only attended an event in the lobby, we did like our head into the theater and it's a very beautiful space. They seem to host movies, plays and concerts in the theater. There is also a small ball room that can be rented for private parties. The Smith is definitely helping bring life back to Lexington, a great space for events and gatherings. If you get the chance, check this spot out

Tony and I stopped in High Point NC at the roadside attraction to see the World's Largest Chair…read moresince they are the furniture capital of the world. Free to enjoy! On Street Parking located near the RR tracks in Center of town.

According to the plaque mounted on the chair's pedestal, it's officially known as "'The Chair' of…read moreThomasville." The plaque reads: "The chair is an exemplar and inspiration for future generations to emulate and perpetuate the achievements of our time-honored furniture designers and craftsmen . . . The original chair was the creation of the famous American designer Duncan Phyfe. Erected 1950. Thomas Johnson - Del. James Harvey - Sculp." A smaller, newer placard beneath reads: "Local Historic Landmark. Designated by City Council. September 2000. Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission." Locally, it's known as "The Big Chair." It's a huge upholstered chair located in downtown Thomasville, North Carolina. It's a symbol of the city's furniture industry. Thomasville is nicknamed "Chair City," while nearby High Point is known as the "Furniture Capital of the World." I was born and raised in High Point. To this day, any time my parents have out-of-town visitors, my dad loves taking them to see the World's Largest Chest of Drawers in High Point (https://www.yelp.com/biz/worlds-largest-chest-of-drawers-high-point) and The Big Chair in Thomasville. As a kid, I wouldn't bat an eye at these things. I thought they were boring. As I got older, I thought they were corny. However, as I continue to get older, I'm starting to appreciate them a bit more. Now, I think they are fun to show to out-of-towners too. Corny, but fun. I guess I'm turning into my dad. An equivalent roadside attraction where I work now is The Big Chicken in Marietta, Georgia. Online reports say the chair is 30 feet tall, but I think that may be misleading. I think the 30-foot measurement takes into account both the chair and the large stone pedestal upon which it stands. The chair is traditional and ornate in design. It looks like it's made of dark wood, but it's actually constructed of concrete and steel. Visiting the chair is a breeze. There's a large free city parking lot across the street. You can park there and walk over. Landscaping around the chair varies and is constantly changing throughout the seasons. It's generally nice. There's not much to see or do in downtown Thomasville, especially on the weekends when most of the businesses on Main Street are closed. It's a quaint little area though. The intersection is relatively busy and sits next to a pair of railroad tracks. Take a look at the pictures. That's pretty much it.

Located off of Jake Alexander Blvd in Salisbury, we had some SS business. I had trouble making an…read moreappointment online as our issue was not common and it wanted me to set up an online account. We waited about 2 hours behind other walk ins and appointments. Clean waiting area with security guard. Clean bathrooms. I heard the security guard tell someone to call a 800 number to make an appointment and maybe that would have been easier than online appts.

Growing up in High Point, my friends and I knew about Lydia's Bridge at a very young age. It's one…read moreof the Triad's best-known ghost stories. You can Google "Lydia's Bridge" to read the full story, but the short version is: Girl in white dress on the side of the road needs a ride home. Driver picks her up and drives her home. When they reach her home, she's vanished from the car. Driver knocks on the door of the house and an older woman answers. Driver asks about the girl. Older woman turns out to be the girl's mother and explains that the girl, Lydia, died in a car accident. Her ghost repeatedly does this from time to time. (I think I got the story right.) In elementary school, this story creeped me out. Every time my mom would drive us from High Point to Greensboro and back, we'd have to pass by Lydia's Bridge. I always looked at it, curious about the bridge and wondering if I'd ever catch a glimpse of Lydia. In high school, when my friends and I were old enough to drive, we actually drove out to Lydia's Bridge one night. It was pitch-black dark and terrifying. We psyched ourselves out. The address for this Yelp listing, 500 E Main St, puts you at the Yorkshire Yorkleigh Apartments. We pulled into Yorkleigh Ln, found parking, and walked over to Lydia's Bridge. It's not straightforward to get to. Lydia's Bridge isn't actually the bridge over E Main St, but instead another bridge nearby. Technically, it's a culvert. You can only get to it on foot. You have to walk through some wild vegetation to get there. I've uploaded a Google satellite view picture with this review so you can see exactly where the bridge is in relation to the apartment entrance. After much research, it is believed Lydia is actually one Annie L. Jackson who died in a car accident on Jamestown High Point Rd (present-day E Main St) in 1920; coincidentally, 100 years ago from the time I'm writing this. I posted the Greensboro Patriot newspaper front page article about the accident with this review too. You can read more about how this story was dug up on WFMY News 2's website: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/lydias-bridge-mystery-solved-famous-ghost-traced-to-real-tragedy-local-family/487001437. A good story to read about Lydia was written by Lisa O'Donnell of the Winston-Salem Journal, published on June 16, 2018: https://www.greensboro.com/news/local_news/ghostly-jamestown-hitchhiker-reveals-herself-to-researchers/article_8f0d6ce6-71d2-11e8-920f-7f045391a3c2.html.

I visited the Jamestown Public Library after I decided that I wanted to begin reading again. I had…read morenot been to a library in years and I was very skeptical about the selection this historic building would have. I was very pleasantly surprised! I stopped by one evening and as soon as I walked in it was like going back in time in the best way possible. This building is absolutely beautiful inside and out. I was helped by the library manager, Jim, and he was very friendly and helpful. He explained that the building was built in 1915 and was originally a school for the area. After being used for years it was almost torn down, but the alumni saved it from destruction and it was turned into a public library. There is a big array of books in all different genres and subjects. I saw some new releases I want to read as well as classics and everything in between. It was great to explore what they had in such a peaceful and beautiful setting. Jim let me know about book clubs they have, children's story times and that they offer e-Books, DVDs, and audiobooks too. He was very helpful and informative. I was able to make my selection and was given my own library card and saw that they still use the nostalgic stamps when you check your books out! I left with my book, my new library card, and a new excitement for reading!

Came here on a Wednesday morning to get out of the house and apply to jobs. I live at the edge of…read moreHigh Point so it was only 12 minutes from my home which is a good location. There are three things that I pay attention to when visiting a library, (1) the WiFi, (2) service to patrons, & (3) sitting space. As far as Jamestown Public Library fares, (1) the WiFi was shoddy. I had to reconnect at least 5x (which didn't take long but still), (2) the receptionist halfway spoke to me when I walked in so the service was "meh." I later saw other librarians who asked if I needed help so that was nice. Lastly, (3) I sat in the corner at a table. The area had ok lighting and there were plugs available for my computer and phone. It's important to not that library is sort of old fashioned so don't expect too much.

I made an appointment online for the passport services here for my boyfriend and I since many (if…read morenot all) of the Post Offices in the Triangle were totally booked for 30 days out. We were already in Greensboro for the weekend so driving to downtown High Point wasn't too far out of the way. We just needed an appointment ASAP for an upcoming trip out of the country! The confirmation email I received after scheduling our appointment online asked for us to arrive 10 minutes early, and I can see why because at 2:30 PM they were really busy! This post office has a sign up on the wall asking for a limit of 4 people to be inside at a time, which people were clearly not following, but there was no one in the separate room for the passports, so it was fine for us... At least everyone was wearing a mask! The woman helping us get our applications in order was very friendly, helpful, and made great small talk while we were there. My appointment for 2 adults was scheduled from 2:30 - 3:00 but we got everything taken care of, including photo (and a retake or two), and were out of there within 15 minutes! I was pretty impressed. On our way out, we did encounter someone asking us for a dollar, which is always a little uncomfortable, but other than that, the passport service here was 5 stars from me.

What a cool building for the city offices, they've done a fantastic job updating this. Lexington is…read morea nice little community and the city employees that I met, pretty nice people.

When I do reviews of cities and towns, I always review based on places of similar size. So I would…read morenot rate Lexington against New York, Nashville or Charlotte as examples. More like Lexington vs. Salisbury, Statesville, etc.. Nice town of 18,000 plus population, between Charlotte and Greensboro. Part of the Piedmont Triad with Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High point. The BBQ capital of North Carolina and recognized as one of the top places in the US for BBQ. I had low expectation of Lexington before visiting but I was wowed by how much this small town has to offer. Downtown This may be one of the best downtowns I have seen for a town of its size. Very healthy downtown area. Lots of shops, restaurants and places to get an adult drink. Downtown Lexington has a couple of places that are rare these days. One, a downtown grocery store (old school grocery) Conrad and Hinkle. Two, an old hardware store. Downtown grocery and hardware stores have all but gone away, so it is great to see both of these places doing well here. Parking is street parking, at least I didn't find any parking garages or lots. Signs on Main Street state two hour parking which is better than paid meters like you see in other places. There is a depot district in downtown that has a couple of breweries. This section also has a lot of empty buildings that appear to be old textile or furniture companies. This section of town has a lot of promise if they can get the right businesses to come in. Downtown Lexington is a great place for a day trip. Highly recommend it. Outside of downtown For a city of only 18K, you have about every big box store you need. Plenty of grocery store variety as well. There are at least three wineries close by, including Childress Vineyards on the west side of town. Oh and don't forget about the many BBQ places. I85 runs through the city. This gets you to Greensboro to the north and Charlotte to the south. Winston-Salem is a 20 minute or less drive from Lexington which is great.

We're out here in the sticks of Lexington but there's a great BBQ place across the street where I'm…read moremeeting friends, when I spotted this marker. It's in front of the Dollar General but there is a lot of brush between their parking lot and the sign. I don't recommend walking through the brush as there might be a snake and there's definitely poison ivy. The marker reads, "Yadkin College. A Methodist Protestant institution. Opened in 1856, made co-educational in 1878, closed in 1924. Building stands 1 mi. N." Online, there is more information. "Yadkin College opened in October 1856 as Yadkin Institute, a high school for young men, having been chartered by the General Assembly the previous year. Henry Walser, the individual most responsible for Yadkin College's success, donated the land for the institute and bore the expense of constructing the first classroom facilities and dormitory. One of three institutes of higher education sponsored by the Methodist Church in North Carolina, the school was rechartered as Yadkin College by the legislature in February 1861. "Shortly afterwards, the college closed as nearly all of its pupils enlisted in Confederate service with the opening shots of the Civil War. When classes resumed in 1867, the school operated as a high school once more, returning to collegiate courses in 1873 under the tutelage of president Shadrach Simpson. Five years later the first female students were allowed to attend classes. In 1883, the legislature changed the name to Yadkin Collegiate Institute. In 1924, the institute, suffering from low attendance as a result of the establishment of public schools in the state, consolidated with what is now High Point University, and the campus was abandoned." [Review 1797 of 2024 - 3716 in North Carolina - 22820 overall]