White Sulphur Springs, WV Road Trips

Beginning in 1778 White Sulphur Springs was primarily visited for its water springs. The town quickly became a tourist destination for the alleged magical powers these springs had. A resort was built onto the site. It went through many improvements and name changes but the resort known as the Greenbrier was not established until 1913. The current Greenbrier was built by the railroad company who operated a station across the street (that still exists). The current interior of the hotel was designed by Dorthy Draper in the late 1940's. She was responsible for restoring the hotel to its former glory after it was converted into a hospital for the US army during the second World War. During the late 1950's President Eisenhower asked the Greenbrier to assist in the creation of a secret bunker to protect congress. The bunker was constructed as a shelter from nuclear fallout. It was stocked with supplies until its decommissioning in 1992. Many books have been written about the Greenbrier. It is a popular setting for various novels. Many ghost stories have been written about the hotel due to its paranormal activity. In 2022 Fox Nation produced a holiday romance film titled "Christmas at the Greenbrier".

The main reason people visit White Sulphur Springs is for: 1 The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St, ☏ +1 304-536-1110, toll-free: +1-800-453-4858. The main draw of White Sulphur Springs and likely the only reason your visiting. Non-registered guests are welcome to visit and explore the hotel and its ground if they have advance reservations for dinner or golf tee times. (updated Jul 2025) Bunker Tours. Take a 90 minute guided tour through a secret military bunker located under the Greenbrier hotel. Youth: $24 Adults: $52. (updated Jul 2025) Exterior History Walking Tour. Take a guided tour around the grounds of the Greenbrier. (updated Jul 2025) Guided Hike. Take a 60 minute guided hike across the Greenbrier property. (updated Jul 2025) Interior History Walking Tour. Take a guided tour through the Greenbrier's rooms and endless hallways designed by Dorthy Draper. (updated Jul 2025) Lamp Light Glass Art Glass Blowing Observation. Watch as a professional glass blower creates a bowl, vase, or other piece. (updated Jul 2025) Presidents’ Cottage Museum. Take a self guided tour of a historic building filled with rich history and mementos from the Greenbrier's past. (updated Jul 2025) The Greenbrier Story: A Historical Presentation. Step into the Greenbrier's movie theater and watch a slideshow of historic images. (updated Jul 2025) Abs Blast Fitness Class. Take a 30 minute fitness class. (updated Jul 2025) Adventure Zone. Kids Only program during the day. (updated Jul 2025) Aerial Adventure Course. Climb through a challenging adventure course.

42 Below. (updated Jul 2025) Café Carleton. (updated Jul 2025) Draper’s Café. (updated Jul 2025) Greenbrier Royale. (updated Jul 2025) In-Fusion. (updated Jul 2025) In-Room Dining. (updated Jul 2025) Main Dining Room. (updated Jul 2025) Prime 44 West. (updated Jul 2025) Ryder Cup Snack Bar. (updated Jul 2025) Sam Snead’s. (updated Jul 2025) Slammin’ Sammy’s. (updated Jul 2025) Springhouse Smoothies. (updated Jul 2025) The Forum. (updated Jul 2025) The Greenbrier Gourmet & Coffee Bar. (updated Jul 2025) The Pizza Shoppe. (updated Jul 2025) Tree Tops Café. (updated Jul 2025) Twelve Oaks. (updated Jul 2025) April's Pizzeria, 705 E Main St, ☏ +1 304-536-1011. M-Th 11AM to 10PM, F Sa 11AM to 11PM, Su noon-9:30PM. Pizza, calzones, sandwiches, Italian dishes. Route 60 American Grill, 12 W Main St, ☏ +1 304-536-4666. M-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 1-7PM. Soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, burgers. Valley View Country Club, 2640 Big Draft Road, +1 304-536-1600. Open 8AM to 8PM March through October. Lunch, dinner and homemade specials.

JJ’s Sports Lounge. (updated Jul 2025) Lobby Bar. (updated Jul 2025)

1 The Greenbrier, 101 W Main St, ☏ +1 844-837-2466, toll-free: +1-800-453-4858. Why else would you be in White Sulphur Springs for any other reason then to stay here. An award-winning historic estate resort on 6,500 acres of woodland, with extensive indoor recreation and outdoor activities. $599 - $1,241 per night.. (updated Jul 2025) 2 The Schoolhouse Hotel, 125 Schoolhouse Way, ☏ +1 304 536-0999. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Where to stay if your not here for the Greenbrier. ~$180. (updated Jul 2025) Gheny Nook Campground, 12322 Pocahontas Trail (near Neola), +1 304-536-9017. Over 200 campsites. Two fishing ponds, ATV trails, biking trails.

Two main roads run parallel to each other through White Sulphur Springs: US-60 — which runs from Charleston to Richmond, Virginia in the east — and I-64 — which runs from Beckley through Charlottesville, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia. 1 White Sulphur Springs station, 315 West Main Street. (updated Nov 2023) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates trains throughout the United States of America. (updated Dec 2020) Route stopping in White Sulphur Springs: Cardinal operating three trips weekly between Chicago and New York City with stops in Dyer, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Indianapolis, Connersville, Cincinnati, Ashland, Huntington, Charleston, Hinton, White Sulphur Springs, Staunton, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas, Alexandria, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. The nearest airport is Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) just west in Lewisburg. It offers commercual flights to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

All locations in the town center are located along or near US-60 or WV-92. Mountain Transit Authority, 1096 Broad Street in Summersville, +1 304-872-5872 or +1-877-712-9432. Daily bus service is available through the MTA with 2 stops in WSS with buses arriving approximately every hour.