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THINGS
TO DO

Shopping, Dining & Outdoors

here is no shortage of entertainment in Lincoln County. Housed in the former First Baptist Church, the Lincoln Cultural Center
T Shoppers will find plenty of home-grown retail outlets, great offers guitar lessons, hosts an annual golf tournament, and the Dancing
with Our Stars fundraiser. Listed on the National Register for Historic
dining options, arts and an outdoor life that is second to none.
Get out and about and explore some of the best Lincoln County has Places, the center is home to The Arts Council of Lincoln County,
in store. the Lincoln County Historical Association, Lincoln County Concert
Association, Lincoln Theatre Guild and the Jacob Forney Chapter of the
Shopping Daughters of the American Revolution. Within its walls you’ll find gallery
While Lincoln County has large national retailers like Walmart and exhibits, theatrical productions and more. lincolnculturalcenter.org
Sam’s Club, retail in Lincoln County is the epitome of “Shop Local.”
Look for antiques and gifts, local jewelers and apparel boutiques, The Lincoln Theatre Guild community theatre presents productions
outdoors outfitters and more. Lincoln County’s charming downtown and performing arts education programs that entertain, enrich and
districts are ideal for browsing and buying. encourage participation in the dramatic arts. Shows performed in the
course of the guild’s 40-year history include Harvey, Dearly Departed,
Dining The Actor’s Nightmare, Li’l Abner, And Then There Were None, The
The dining options in Lincoln County are second to none. You’ll find Wizard of Oz, The Crucible, The Rocky Horror Show, Cat on a Hot Tin
craft coffee, ice cream shops, breakfast cafes, sports bars, ethnic Roof, Grease, Mr. Scrooge, Cotton Patch Gospel, Seussical, Footloose,
favorites, fine dining, even a popular local creamery for fresh bottled The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Rock of Ages, The Diary of Anne
milk and homemade ice cream. While we have national brands, most Frank, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Beauty and the Beast.
of our restaurants are locally owned and many source their ingredients The youth drama camp has been going on for more than 30 summers.
from local farms. Kids learn about theatre and put on a show! lincolntheatreguild.net

Lincoln County also has a growing community of craft beer breweries Committed to “Keeping the Music Alive in Lincoln County,” the
and wineries. Lincoln County Concert Association schedules a variety of concerts
throughout the year across a variety of musical genres. Recent
For Arts Lovers performances have included a Latin-oriented classical concert, Harp
Our Lincoln County residents are a creative bunch, practicing arts of all and Violins in Tango, presented by Charlotte Symphony Concert
types, from visual arts to performing arts and everything in between. Master Calin Lupanu leading his “Chamber Music for All” trio and
You may “find your people” within one of the following organizations, featuring harpist Andrea Mumm; also, Boone musicians Amantha Mill
and certainly you’ll find entertainment there. performed their special blend of bluegrass, folk and classic country
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