Upcoming Events - Stay Tuned
Hands-on Craft Weekend
Try your hand at glass, ceramics, painting, and more. Learn from some of the region's talented craftspeople.
Apr. 10 - 11, 2026
Burnsville Plein-Air Festival
Take out your paintbrushes and sense of adventure for Burnsville's first Plein-Air Festival.
May 12 - 16, 2026
Frost to Flame: Burnsville Winter Glassblowing Gathering
Watch the region's best glass blowers and take the opportunity to blow your own piece of glass.
Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2026
Nu Wray Hotel
Pet Friendly (room dependent)
About this Property
The NuWray, established in 1833, is a popular three-story colonial inn on the Burnsville town square and is North Carolina's oldest continuously operating hotel. The inn has a rich history of hospitality, hosting such notable guests as Mark Twain, Thomas Wolfe, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Carter and Christopher Reeve. Its central location makes for an easy walk to downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The main hotel underwent a full restoration in 2022-2024, including all-new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and commercial kitchen. It contains 22 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a full-service restaurant and bar. The Carriage House building was also updated, and contains 4 double rooms that are also pet-friendly, and an additional restaurant, bar, and retail shop on the main floor. Breakfast is included for guests of the hotel.