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Welcome to Holly Springs!

Once a tiny town outside of Raleigh, today, Holly Springs is part of the thriving Triangle area. Holly Springs is home to cutting-edge companies, fabulous shopping and dining, charming historic districts, and annual festivals and events that build community and enrich residents.

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A Thriving Town With So Much to Love

From its humble origins to the dynamic, future-focused town you see today, Holly Springs has come a long way. Wake County is the third-fastest growing county in the country, and Holly Springs certainly contributes to all that growth. Here, you’ll find excellent healthcare, top-rated public schools, plenty of cultural enrichment, and a diverse community. There are more than 300 acres of open parkland to enjoy the scenery, not to mention the highest rated farmers market in the state! All this and more makes Holly Springs the third most popular zip code in the Triangle. Let’s explore why Holly Springs is one of the best places to live in North Carolina.

A Snapshot of Holly Springs

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Live, Work, and Play in Holly Springs

Shopping

Packed with a variety of shopping to outfit your home and lifestyle, you’ll find everything you need (and want!) in Holly Springs. The Holly Springs Towne Center features more than 50 of your favorite name-brand stores. For a Holly Springs original, residents adore the new Town Hall Commons. This hub is more than just shopping for the latest clothes, jewelry, or home goods at trendy, locally-owned boutiques. It also features professional services such as healthcare and finance, plus several delicious restaurants.

Dining

Comfort food is on the menu in Holly Springs. With local establishments serving can’t-go-wrong classics like fried chicken, pimento cheeseburgers, and plenty of North Carolina barbeque, there’s no shortage of tasty treats. Diners flock to staples such as The Mason Jar Tavern, Hickory Tavern, and My Way Tavern, serving dishes with a unique twist on American classics. For an international experience, it’s easy to find everything from Japanese steakhouses to fragrant Thai dishes. And if you’re craving seafood, The Blind Pelican has today’s catch.

Employment

Moving to Holly Springs for employment is a smart move. As a world-renowned hub of the life sciences industry, you’ll find cutting-edge careers in the rapidly growing biomanufacturing, biotherapeutics, and other advanced technology fields. Several global companies are located in the Helix Innovation Park at Friendship, part of the prestigious Research Triangle region. There are also plenty of opportunities for jobs in the city’s thriving retail and tourism industries and small businesses providing services in construction, finance, and more. It’s no wonder Holly Springs is routinely ranked as one of the best cities in North Carolina for employment.

Schools

The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) provides educational opportunities for more than 150,000 enrolled students across nearly 200 schools. With a focus on supporting progress, WCPSS has implemented initiatives and services designed to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. The district also supports a diverse range of programs Advanced Placement and dual enrollment options at the high school level, ideal for preparing students to enroll in one of the area's many exceptional higher educational institutions.

Parks

Holly Springs is dotted with plenty of parks for its residents and visitors to enjoy. Not just beautiful scenery, the ever-popular Bass Lake also holds classes, including fishing, archery, and hunter education, and a fun annual nature and environmental education festival to celebrate the beauty of our natural world. For even more classes and activities, the W.E. Hunt Recreation Center is home to a 3,000-square-foot fitness center; and Ting Park, the town’s athletic complex, has a soccer center, tennis courts, and hosts sporting events and athletic competitions.

Museums

Take a stroll on a lovely public trail in Holly Springs and view one of the many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With several distinct structures showcasing the town’s old roots, you’re sure to learn more about this otherwise seemingly modern place. The Leslie-Alford-Mims house is a 38-room mansion dating back to the Civil War when it was briefly occupied as a military headquarters. The Holly Springs Masonic Lodge is notable for being the location of the first school in Holly Springs and still hosts the mason’s meetings to this day.

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Our Favorite Local Picks

Holly Springs Cultural Center

From the intimate performing arts theatre to the gorgeous outdoor stage and the stunning grand lobby, the Center is the town’s hub for all things art and culture.

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Sugg Farm

Part of Bass Lake Park, this dedicated area hosts many of Holly Spring’s festivals and events throughout the year, including HollyFest and Spring Fling.

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Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex

Founded by Olympic medalists Daniel Dhers and Abel Zalcberg, this is one of the world's largest family-oriented skating and BMX biking facilities.

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Holly Springs Farmers Market

Get ready to shop really local at this farmer’s market! Artisanal goods and locally grown food abound, with most vendors located within 15 miles of the town.

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