The town's namesake lake winds through the center of the village for five blocks, with the willows on its banks weeping alluringly. Post writer Carolyn Spencer Brown says that the town doesn't actively dislike tourists but that it welcomes them with less than open arms. You can't picnic on the beach. But people do come. I've returned again and again over the past 10 years, because it's like visiting a museum and going to the beach at the same time.
Spring Lake is about four hours from the Beltway.
At first traffic circle, go three-quarters of the way around to pick up Route 524 east to Spring Lake. 2001CitySearch Inc. All rights reserved. Perly Inc. The textual, graphic, audio, and audiovisual material in this site is protected by United States copyright law and international treaties. You may not copy, distribute, or use these materials except as necessary for your personal, non-commercial use. Any trademarks are the property of their respective owners.