Historic Lewisburg, West Virginia, rests in the southeastern portion of the state. Surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains, the Lewisburg area is rich in history dating back to the Revolutionary War. Lewisburg visitors can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as, skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, and sightseeing. Known as the Greenbrier Valley, this lush forested area provides retreat-like settings in both rural and historic town settings.
Greenbrier State Forest is a 13-minute drive northwest of Lewisburg, West Virginia. The more than 5,100 acres are laced with lush evergreens and mountainous terrain. Twelve cabins are available for lodging beginning on the second Friday in April until October 31. Two- and one-bedroom cabins have fully-appointed kitchens, bathrooms with showers, wood-burning fireplaces, microwaves, coffee makers, and towels and linens are provided. Several cabins are pet friendly and accept both cats and dogs. Greenbrier offers visitors a heated swimming pool, children's wading pool, 13 miles of hiking and bike trails, playground, rifle range, volleyball and picnic areas with fireplaces, shelters, tables and drinking water. A West Virgina hunting and fishing license is required to hunt and or fish.
Greenbrier State Forest
HC 30 Box 154
Caldwell, WV 24925
304-536-1944
800-CALL WVA
greenbriersf.com
Creekside Resort & Spa is located in the historic town of Greenville, West Virginia, 32 miles southwest of Lewisburg. The family owned Creekside Resort & Spa covers more than 200 acres with a Farmhouse Inn, one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages, heated swimming pool, wadding creek, pond and Indian Creek fishing. Guests packages include romantic getaways, cave exploration, massage combinations and golf packages. Weddings are a speciality at Creekside. Nearby activities are hiking, biking, skiing, and horseback riding.
Creekside Resort & Spa
Rt 122 P.O. Box 111
Greenville, WV 24945
800-691-6420
creeksideresort.net
The Swift Level is a working farm dedicated to horse and cattle breeding located three miles from historic Lewisburg, West Virginia. The Swift Level was once surveyed by George Washington and is the location of the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Lodging is offered in historic cabins, a bunkhouse and main house. Luxury linens and bedding is provided and fully-equipped kitchens can be stocked with guest-ordered beverages and groceries. Swift Level is both a smoke- and pet-free establishment and can service weddings, corporate and private gatherings.
The Swift Level
R.R. 02 Box 269
Herns Mill Road
Lewisburg, WV 24901
304-661-6777
theswiftlevel.com
The James Wylie House is a historic bed and breakfast mansion with log cabin and is located 14 minutes west of Lewisburg in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The mansion and 1790s two-story log cabin is open to visitors all year round. The cabin has electric heat, full kitchen, bath with shower and an old claw-foot style bathtub. The James Wylie House specialises in Quilter's Retreats and is near outdoor activities such as skiing, white water rafting, hiking, fishing, canoeing and golf.
The James Wylie House
208 E. Main St.
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
304 536-9444
800 870-1613
jameswylie.com