A day on Lexington's Main Street: food, fun and shopping. Here's what to know
Lexington’s Main Street is having a moment, with new businesses joining the bustling downtown corridor. From axe throwing to kayak rentals, here’s how to spend a day on the South Carolina town’s signature street.
FULL STORY: From sandwiches to art, here’s how to spend a day on Lexington’s Main Street
Here are key takeaways:
- The Icehouse Amphitheater is the downtown’s main attraction, hosting concerts at its 900-seat venue with tribute bands, community performances and events like the Lexington Wine Walk. The Market at Icehouse runs Saturdays from May 16 through September.
- Food and drink options range from quick bites at Groucho’s Deli, Cribb’s Sandwich and Sweet Shop and The Tent Coffee Shop to sit-down meals at Barrio Tacos, Ember Steakhouse, Libby’s, Bodhi Thai Dining, Nicky’s Pizzeria and TakoSushi. O’Hara’s Public House, Voodoo Brewing, Old Mill Brewpub and Keg Cowboy are popular for drinks.
- For entertainment, Craft Axe Throwing offers eight lanes plus a full bar, while AR Workshop hosts DIY classes like candle pouring and wood projects. Visitors can also snap a photo at the town’s first mural, unveiled in March by local artist Michael Geddings.
- Shoppers can browse boutiques including The Kindred Boutique, Craig Reagin Clothiers, Persnickety Shop and White Orchard Boutique for clothing, Tenfold Collective for jewelry and Reuben Wade’s for antiques.
- To stay active, Main Street offers Powerhouse Pilates, Pink Lotus Yoga Center and other studios. Old Mill Pond has a walking trail, and the new Old Mill Rentals offers kayak rentals by the hour Wednesday through Sunday, roughly 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Alexa Jurado
The State