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Holly Springs
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Holly Springs: historic tours, a burger at Phillips Grocery, then head back to Memphis or Oxford.
Holly Springs, Mississippi, sits 40 mi southeast of Memphis and 30 mi north of Oxford. Its ante‑bellum homes, museums and the famed Phillips Grocery make it a compact day‑trip destination, though a night stay adds a relaxed B&B experience.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- MEM
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Holly Springs911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Holly Springs, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; typical small‑town caution at night, keep valuables out of sight.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMEM Memphis International Airport (≈40 mi west, about 45 min by car via US‑78).
- Getting aroundMost sights are within walking distance of the square.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local café$2–$4
- Budget bedMotel private room, a night, per personUS$60
- Mid-range bedMotel private room, a night, per personUS$90
- High-end bedMotel private room, a night, per personUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MEM Memphis International Airport (≈40 mi west, about 45 min by car via US‑78)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Holly Springs: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most sights are within walking distance of the square. A short drive or bike ride reaches the Audubon sanctuary and golf course. No public transit; use a car or rideshare.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Memphis, TN
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Take US‑78 east 40 mi
Major city with museums, music scene.
Oxford, MS (Ole Miss)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Take US‑78 west 30 mi
College town, shops, historic district.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Court Square Inn B&B
Historic inn on the town square; good for a night after dinner.
Local motels on Highway 78
Budget options within 5 min drive of downtown.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–$120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–$180 excl. bed
- High
- $180–$250 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bed & Breakfast room2 × 1 night × US$120 | US$240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Car rental (day)2 × US$70 · check | US$140 |
| Phillips Grocery burger2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$65 |
| Trip total≈ US$358 per person per day, bed included | US$715 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights not included.
Prices of common things
| Burger at Phillips Grocery | $12–$20 |
| Coffee at local café | $2–$4 |
| Parking in downtown | $5–$10 per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summertime heat can be intense; carry water.
- Check opening hours of Walter Place tours (often 1 pm weekdays).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US consulate in Memphis (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Memphis → Holly Springs by car: ≈40 mi, 1 h, fuel $8–$12 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Holly Springs. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑share guide for local loops.
- Include a detailed B&B comparison chart.
Sources
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