The NuWray Hotel

08/28/2026

A few weekends left of summer, so come soak it up at Roland’s! This evening, Peter Falbo plays on the patio starting at 5:30.

⏰A NOTE FOR SATURDAY: Due to a private event, Roland’s will have a delayed opening at 6:30pm. Still plenty of time for some great BBQ and refreshers outside!

Don’t forget to swing into the Old Ray for a great meal, and/or the Washroom for a drink and quick bite.

See you at the NuWray!

08/21/2026

Choose your own adventure with us —

Enjoy a hearty dinner at the Old Ray, and a rock on the porch afterward
OR
Grab some BBQ at our smoker, a draft beer at Roland’s, and catch some outdoor live music (Richard Banks plays at 5:30 tonight!)
OR
Hunker down in the Washroom for a snack, a glass of bourbon, and some late night music with Old Sap

Better yet — meander your way around and experience it all! See you at the NuWray.

08/14/2026

There’s still lots of sweet summertime left, so come make the most of it at the NuWray! We’ve got specials at the Old Ray this weekend — a Colossal Shrimp Cocktail appetizer and Bang Bang salmon over Carolina Gold Rice — and live music at Roland’s and the Washroom on Saturday. Come on by and say hi to folks.

🍽️ THE OLD RAY
Open for dinner Fri–Sat 4–8
Dine in or take out
(828) 678-7072

☀️ ROLAND’S BAR
Open Fri–Sat 5–10pm, and Sun 12–6
Live music 5:30 Sat w/ The Dwayne Melton Band

🫧 THE WASHROOM BAR
Open Fri–Sat 6–11pm
Live music 9pm Sat w/ the Carolina Rhythm Stompers
(And don’t sleep on Mondays w/ Debbie Phillips and Bruce Lang!)

❤️

08/10/2026

Just sayin’, it’s time to make your fall plans to visit Burnsville!

🍂 Fall color season will be here before we know it! Peak color can begin as early as late September above 6,000 feet in the North Carolina mountains, then gradually work its way down the mountains through early November. Check out this Fall Color Guide to help plan your trip to catch the best of the season. 🍁

Photo Credit: Asheville Pictures

08/07/2026

What’s goin’ on today? Come see us while you’re out at The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair!

A reminder of what’s going on at the NuWray:
🍽️ Carriage House Sundries, open Fri–Sat 7am–10pm: Cafe, lunch, dinner, and drinks!
🍽️ The Old Ray restaurant, open Fri–Sat 4–8pm for dinner
🥃 The The Washroom Bar, open Fri–Sat 6–11pm, snacks and beverages
⛱️ Roland’s will open at noon both Friday and Saturday until 10pm, with refreshing beverages and our great Smok-o-Motive menu that makes for quick and easy sustenance while you explore vendor booths!

🎸 AND we’ve got great live music lined up:
Friday @ Roland’s — the Gypsy River Band
Saturday @ Roland’s — Orion’s Mystery
Saturday in the The Washroom Bar — Jon Ratliff

Come by and see us, and Happy Crafts Fair!
Mount Mitchell Arts & Crafts Fair

📸 Chip Conrad

08/06/2026

The first Christmas treasures of the season have arrived ✨🎄

Our beautiful 2026 handmade Christmas ornaments are now available at the front desk in the lobby of the NuWray Hotel. Each ornament is handcrafted by local artist Nina Wilson, making every piece a unique keepsake and a wonderful way to celebrate the season.

If you're planning to visit the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair this weekend, stop by and pick yours up before they're gone!

08/03/2026

It’s great to see the Mayland Earth to Sky Park, Hearth Glass & Gallery, so many of our downtown shops, and more Burnsville goodness featured in Lake Norman Currents Magazine! There’s still plenty of summer left to come see us.

08/03/2026

The NuWray is hiring for Night Audit! This third shift position is responsible for overseeing front desk operations during overnight hours. Think you have what it takes? Learn more and apply on our website — www.nuwray.com/jobs.

08/02/2026

The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair is coming, and we are so ready for it! We hope you’ll find your way to Burnsville this coming Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7–8, to enjoy all the creative, artistic, beautiful and fun things on offer.

Two long days of shopping can make you weary, so we’re proud to say all our offerings will be OPEN to you, including some extras!
🍽️ Carriage House Sundries, open Fri–Sat 7am–10pm: Cafe, lunch, dinner, and drinks!
🍽️ The Old Ray restaurant, open Fri–Sat 4–8pm for dinner
🥃 The The Washroom Bar, open Fri–Sat 6–11pm, snacks and beverages
⛱️ Roland’s will open at noon both Friday and Saturday until 10pm, with refreshing beverages and our great Smok-o-Motive menu that makes for quick and easy sustenance while you explore vendor booths!

🎸 AND we’ve got great live music lined up:
Friday — the Gypsy River Band
Saturday — Orion’s Mystery

Come by and see us, and Happy Crafts Fair!
Mount Mitchell Arts & Crafts Fair