Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
As it's name implies, the most unusual feature of the town of Boiling
Spring Lakes is a boiling spring of unusually pure water, but the town
also boasts an incredible 50 natural and manmade lakes. The centerpiece
of all these bodies of water is the 150-acre "Big Lake", which
involves 10 miles of shoreline.
As far as recorded history reveals, the boiling spring remained
hidden until developers happened upon it in 1961. Wishing to enhance the
natural wonder, they built a four-foot-high brick wall around it. Nearly
as soon as the last brick was laid, the spring suddenly stopped running,
only to burst free about 15 feet outside the perimeter of the wall. Over
time, as the wall broke down, the spring returned to its natural course.
Although, as far as anyone knows, the spring had laid hidden for
countless years, local legend holds that Indians once visited the spot
annually as they made their way to the ocean to replenish their supply
of seafood and game. Drinking from the fountain reportedly assured a
safe return home.
Now Boiling Spring Lakes proves to be one of the fastest growing
towns in Bruswick County. Given its proximity to the Brunswick Island
beaches, as well as the beauty of its own unusual lakes, it's no
wonder the town continues attracting new residents and businesses. All
the activities associated with fresh water lakes (boating, fishing and
swimming) are available, and the town's proximity to the Intracoastal
Waterway and the Atlantic beyond presents opportunities for sailing and
saltwater angling.
Every year, the nearby town of Southport hosts all of Brunswick
County for the Christmas by the Sea Festival. With the temperature
averaging nearly 60 degrees, it's the perfect place to be during
winter. Rather than one event, Christmas by the Sea is actually a series
of events stretched over 3 weekends. Brunswick Community College is home
to the Odell Williamson Auditorium, which enriches the area with
educational programs and numerous performances - some 100 of them a
year, to be exact.
Golfers in Boiling Spring Lakes are challenged by the Ed Ricaboni
designed course at The Lakes Country Club. And just to keep the skills
sharp, Brunswick County hosts an incredible 30 golf courses, with more
being planned for the future. With Southeast North Carolina's mild
climate, golfers can enjoy teeing it up nearly 12 months out of the
year.
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