Holly Springs

Holly Springs got its beginnings as a crossroads near springs of fresh water at a spot where holly trees were numerous. Travelers stopped by the springs to quench their thirst. Now the town is home to one of the area's most successful microbreweries (tours on Saturdays) and a championship golf course that occupies more acreage than the entire downtown area. The Holly Springs Library & Cultural Center includes a glass façade lobby with a library on one side and a multi-purpose cultural center on the other.

Where it is: Located approximately 30 minutes southwest of downtown Raleigh.

What's there:
Carolina Brewing Company
Devils Ridge Golf Club
Holly Springs Library & Cultural Center