Burnsville, NC is buzzing with new openings + Blue Ridge beauty as it rebounds from Hurricane Helene.

This cozy mountain town nestled at the foot of Mt. Mitchell (the highest peak east of the Mississippi) has an itinerary for every type of weekend away, from family fun to romantic escapes.

If we only had 48 hours in Burnsville, here’s how we’d spend it:

Friday

Check in at Nu Wray Hotel, a recently refreshed historic landmark originally built in the 1800s

Grab a drink at newly opened Roland’s Bar, located in Nu Wray’s original smokehouse

Saturday

Discover the arts scene | Catch a performance at Parkway Playhouse, watch professional glass blowing at Hearth Glass, or paint at The Bougie Brush