Holly Springs NC 27540
Schools, Shopping and Things to Do
Holly Springs NC 27540 is an ideal location to live in Eastern North Carolina. Holly Springs is convenient to Raleigh, NC - the State Capitol and home to NC State University (NCSU) and Research Triangle Park (RTP). Adjacent to Holly Springs is the Town of Cary, NC a quaint small town that has fused with Raleigh in proximity due to the growth of the metro area.Holly Springs has retained its small town charm and slower pace of life, despite really becoming a suburb of Raleigh with its exploding growth in recent years. With this boom, all of the major conveniences you would need are right here in Holly Springs.
Holly Springs located in the 27540 zip code was recently named #2 on Safewise's list of 50 safest cities in the US, citing Holly Springs as a great place for young families. In fact, in 2013 Businessweek also named Holly Springs as One of the Best Places to Raise Kids in North Carolina. NerdWallet also recently ranked Holly Springs #1 for Best Places for Homeownership in NC due to the availability of nice homes at affordable prices.
Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) serves K-12 schools in Holly Springs. WCPSS is known in the state for its excellent schools. There are also private school options and many great preschools in the area.
Schools in Holly Springs
To learn which school a particular home is zone for, use this Address Look Up Tool from WCPSS. For more information about choosing a home and a school, see this article about School Choice on my LisaQuin.com Website.
Holly Springs Elementary
Holly Grove Elementary
Holly Ridge Elementary
Holly Ridge Middle
Holly Grove Middle
Holly Springs High School
Shopping in Holly Springs
From locally owned shops to major retail, you can find everything you need right here in Holly Springs. A new theater is also being added to the Holly Springs Towne Center shopping area.
Things To Do in Holly Springs
The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide variety of classes, events and facilities for everyone in the family to enjoy The Youth Athletics Program is very active in Holly Springs too.
A wonderful new addition to the Town of Holly Springs will be the North Main Athletic Complex which will break ground in 2014 and will include an 1,800-seat multi-sports stadium, plus soccer fields, tennis courts and possibly other facilities. It's being built on 42 acres about a mile north of downtown, between Main Street and N.C. 55 Bypass.
The Town of Holly Springs does a great job of providing family fun and entertainment options throughout the year. Check the Calendar for upcoming events.
Two of the Triangle's best Craft Breweries are located in Holly Springs - Carolina Brewing Company and Bombshell Beer Company. See the full Beer Trail Map for all Raleigh area Craft Breweries.
Bass Lake Park is a picturesque lake where you can enjoy lakeside greenways and a Nature Center. There is also a Conference Center available for rent with a deck overlooking the lake.
With excellent Wake County schools, convenient access to jobs, shopping and recreation and affordable homes in safe neighborhoods, it's hard to go wrong living in Holly Springs.
If you are considering a move to the Raleigh area, consider Holly Springs NC 27540. I'd welcome the opportunity to show you all this area has to offer and provide you with any information you need. Please feel free to call me about any of the homes or neighborhoods you see online. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
