Posted on October 1, 2018

2018 Great Public Space: Village of Boiling Springs (Cumberland County)

Great Places Urban Design & Placemaking 2018

Village of Boiling Springs: Located in the heart of the Cumberland Valley, Boiling Springs gets its name from 30 artisanal springs in the area that appear to “boil” up from the ground. This quaint, historic, and walkable hamlet offers a variety of restaurants, shops, cultural sites, and recreational activities. A focal point is Children’s Lake, a year-round home to a variety of aquatic life and waterfowl that offers fishing, boating, and a place for community gatherings. Boiling Springs is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and is a designated a “Trail Community” along the Appalachian Trail. New walking trails connect the Village to nearby public parks and recreational areas. Community events, such as Foundry Day, “Anything Floats” competition, A Day at the Lake, and Labor Day Festival, attract thousands of visitors annually to experience arts and crafts, ghost tours, history tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, and more. The diversity of community character, assets, and activities creates small-town charm for all to experience.

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