Established in the 1880’s

 
 
 
 
 

When Rufus Roberts built the hotel in the late 1880s…

he had four things going for him. First, located about four miles northwest of Mount Airy, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the hotel afforded guests a view that included the Ararat River flowing only a couple of hundred yards from the front porch. Second, the cooler temperatures made the hotel — which was primarily a summer resort — an ideal getaway spot for guests looking to escape North Carolina’s dog days before the time of air-conditioning. Third, by 1880 the railroad conveniently stretched from Wilmington to Mount Airy, providing fast, affordable transportation for easterners wanting to visit.

We look forward to your stay.

 
 
 

White Sulphur Springs is more than a beautiful setting.

It is more than a historic venue; it is a homecoming. It is a return to a time when the streets were safe, the neighbors were friends, the nights were quiet and the family was the priority. It is a return to an era of rejuvenation, regrouping, reconnecting and relaxing. When lying on your back and gazing at the stars meant something. When watching river water ripple over smooth stones was magical. When sitting under a shade tree with a loved one made your heart sing.

White Sulphur Springs offers an escape from the relentless pace and noisy life of the city. It is an invitation to recapture the feeling of that soul-stirring age when time was measured not by the harsh tick of a clock but the gentle fall of a leaf. Read the article about White Sulphur Springs that was published by “Our State” magazine in March 2013.

 
 

We recognize and appreciate the history and unique natural attributes found here at the footsteps of the Appalachian Mountains. The banks of the Ararat River are protected and will remain undeveloped. Residents and guests at White Sulphur Springs will have complete access to the river to fish, canoe or just watch the river gently flow. Feel free to sample our famous mineral-rich water that has flowed for decades from a spring beside the river. An octagon-shaped, hewn granite enclosure protects the well and provides safe and easy access to passers by.