Lexington is a compact, friendly city of about 19,600 with a walkable uptown, a lively barbecue-driven food scene (it’s known as the “Barbecue Capital” and hosts a major festival), growing arts/events and easy outdoor options like nearby High Rock Lake—comfortable and interesting for multi-week therapy contracts with real potential to become a repeat home base.
You’re only about 20 miles from Winston‑Salem and roughly 32 miles from Greensboro/High Point, so evenings and weekends offer larger museums, restaurants, pro sports and the Piedmont Triad airport for easy weekend escapes without feeling stuck in a place that has nothing to do.