West Virginia is tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains, offering a wide variety of outdoor adventure experiences and historic attractions for visitors. These majestic ski lodges, quaint renovated inns, secluded rental properties, and stately historic resorts offer luxury amenities with convenient access to all of the region’s best attractions.
The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier is a National Historic Landmark property that has earned a reputation as one of the finest resorts in the world, spanning an 11,000-acre area set around beautiful natural mineral springs. The West Virginia resort, which has been in operation since 1778, has hosted 27 American presidents and a large number of internationally-renowned luminaries.
710 beautiful guest rooms and suites are offered, including spacious estate homes with four to seven bedrooms and deluxe accommodations within the property’s historic Windsor Club facility.
Five golf courses are offered on site, along with a 103,000-square-foot casino and entertainment venue, a luxury mineral spa, and horseback riding, bowling, and zipline canopy tour activities.
19 onsite restaurants serve casual and fine dining fare, including the southern-style Draper’s restaurant, the mountain-view gourmet Sam Snead’s, and the high-class Pacific rim fare In-Fusion.
Nightlife options include the Greenbrier Royale craft bar, the Cafe Carleton cabaret, and the 42 Below nightclub, which offers live entertainment and dancing space.
300 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986, Phone: 844-837-2466
Hillbrook Inn
Hillbrook Inn in Charles Town has been named as one of America’s top bed and breakfasts, located near Harpers Ferry on a 30-acre plot of land formerly owned by President George Washington. The Select Registry resort offers elegant guest rooms with private bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, complimentary iPad use, and free wireless internet access. Farmhouse rooms are also available, and cottage and gatehouse suites may be rented for more private accommodations. Full breakfast is served with each night’s stay, and award-winning five-course dinners are offered at the inn’s full-service restaurant, which also offers onsite cooking courses. A luxury spa, guest use library, and bar and lounge are also provided. Pet-friendly rooms are available upon request, and babysitting services are offered at an additional fee for guests with children in tow.
4490 Summit Point Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414, Phone: 304-725-4223
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Canaan Valley Resort
Canaan Valley Resort is an Allegheny Mountain ski resort and conference center located within Canaan Valley State Park, which is home to the United States’ second-largest inland wetland ecosystem. The resort was the first developed ski resort in the state of West Virginia and offers spectacular mountain views and year-round fun for guests of all ages, including access to more than 18 miles of ungroomed ski trails during the winter months. All guest rooms and suites feature flat screen televisions, coffee makers, mini fridges, and microwaves, with upgrades to rooms with private balconies and fireplaces available. Multi-bedroom cottages and cabins are also available for rental, featuring full kitchenettes, and an onsite campground is offered seasonally. Elegant dinner fare is served at the Hickory Dining Room, while casual fare is available at the Seasons Cafe. Onsite amenities include a seasonal summer tubing park, an 18-hole golf course, a seasonal ice skating rink, and indoor and outdoor pools.
230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, Phone: 304-866-4121
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa is a laid-back, luxurious golf resort located on a 500-acre property overlooking the beautiful Cheat Lake. The resort is located near top area attractions such as the Monongalia Arts Center, the Morgantown History Museum, and the West Virginia Botanic Garden and has been named as West Virginia’s top family resort, offering a wide variety of onsite amenities for visitors of all ages. Understated guest rooms and suites offer amenities such as cable televisions, coffee makers, and free wireless internet, with upgrades available to rooms with features such as wet bars, private living rooms, and balconies with lake views. Two championship golf courses are located on site, along with a fitness center, spa, and sports bar and grill.
8061, 1 Lakeview Dr, Morgantown, WV 26508, Phone: 304-594-1111
ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill
ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill is located on 1500 acres, right next door to New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, where it beckons thrill-seekers to come and enjoy some of the best adventure sports in West Virginia.
The resort is ideal for couples, families or groups and offers a range of comfortable accommodation options including log homes for up to 18 guests and rustic but comfortable 1 and 2-bedroom log cabins with kitchens and a hot tub.
The on-site activities are endless and include some of the best white-water rafting in the area on the upper and lower Gauley River. Other water sports include kayaking and SUP, guided fishing trips and more. Land based adventures include zip lining, hiking, climbing and much more.
ACE Adventure Resort, Concho Rd, Oak Hill, WV 25901, 800 787 3982
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is a full-service casino resort located in Cross Lanes, near attractions such as Nitro City Park and the Dutch Hollow Wine Cellars. As the state’s only New Orleans-style casino resort, the hotel features more than 1,000 slot machines, 30 table games, and live feeds of its greyhound racetrack. 150 modern guest rooms contain flat screen televisions, Keurig coffee makers, and iPod docks, with suites available that feature whirlpool tubs and wet bars. Several restaurants are offered on site, including the upscale French Quarter Restaurant and Bar, the casual racing-centric Grill at First Turn, and the quick-bite Cafe Orleans. Nightly entertainment is presented at Louie’s Lounge, which offers a dance floor and live music and comedy, and onsite relaxation is available at the resort’s full-service fitness center, pool, and hot tub.
1 Greyhound Dr, Cross Lanes, WV 25313, Phone: 304-776-1000
Oglebay Resort and Conference Center
Oglebay Resort and Conference Center is an expansive ski and golf resort located on 1,700 acres near Wheeling Park that has earned a national reputation for its spectacular holiday light show event. The four-star resort offers value, preferred, and deluxe accommodations within its Wilson Lodge facility, featuring amenities such as cable televisions, mini fridges, wet bars, and private balconies with lakeside views. Private cottages sleep up to 16, while majestic estate houses offer spacious accommodations for large groups and extended stays. A wide variety of attractions are offered on site, including two museums, a botanic garden facility, a planetarium, and the state’s only accredited zoo. 36 holes of championship golf are also available, along with ample opportunities for summer and winter sporting fun.
465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003, Phone: 304-241-2545
Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort
Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort is a family-owned resort located within the scenic Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, which spans 100,000 acres and offers popular rock climbing spots at some of West Virginia’s highest peaks. The resort is conveniently located near the Rohrbaugh Plains Trail and offers a rustic log motel with rooms featuring amenities such as queen beds, satellite televisions, and free wireless internet. Log cabins and cottages are also available for rental for more spacious private accommodations, offering wood-burning stoves, full kitchens, and whirlpool tubs. The property is centered around the majestic Smoke Hole Caverns, which offer daily guided tours elaborating on their geologic and social history. Other onsite attractions include a trout fishing pond, a conference center, and a gemstone mining family attraction.
8290 N Fork Hwy, Cabins, WV 26855, Phone: 304-257-4442
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Snowshoe Mountain Resort is nestled within the beautiful Allegheny Mountains on an 11,000-acre wilderness property offering 251 acres of seasonal ski terrain. 57 visitor ski trails are located across three dedicated skiing areas, which offer ski lessons for beginners and chairlift access. During the summer months, the resort comes alive with activities such as mountain biking, ziplining, and championship links at the Raven Golf Club. Four resort areas offer standard lodge units and rental cottages and condos with amenities such as full kitchenettes, private decks, whirlpool tubs, and gas fireplaces. More than 20 dining options include the scenic Boathouse restaurant, the casual Raven Grille, the innovative Foxfire Grille, and the White Rabbit Market craft sandwich shop. Other amenities include a 3,600-square-foot luxury spa, a teen center, and a wide variety of onsite shopping.
10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe, WV 26209, Phone: 877-441-4386
The Resort At Glade Springs
The Resort At Glade Springs is set on 4,100 acres within the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, offering convenient access to nearby Raleigh County attractions such as Mallard Lake, the Winterplace Ski Resort, and Little Beaver State Park. More than 200 guest rooms and suites are offered at the resort’s inn property, featuring amenities such as wet bars, fireplaces, mini fridges, and private living room areas. Four-bedroom manor houses and luxurious villas are also available for more private accommodations for large groups or extended stays. Three 18-hole championship golf courses are offered on site, along with a bowling alley, whitewater rafting adventure facilities, ski trails, an equestrian center, and a variety of sporting courts and facilities. Four onsite restaurants serve casual and fine dining fare, including the Rotunda Restaurant, Glade’s Grill, Bunker’s Sports Bar, and the Small Talk Cafe.
255 Resort Dr, Daniels, WV 25832, Phone: 304-763-2000
Bavarian Inn
Bavarian Inn is a spacious Alpine-style lodge overlooking the Potomac River, located near Cress Creek Golf Course and the historic Antietam National Battlefield. The 11-acre inn offers beautiful chalet-style rooms and suites with standard amenities such as flat screen televisions, coffee makers, and free wireless internet. Some rooms upgrade to top features, including whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and private balconies overlooking the river. An onsite restaurant within a restored mansion building serves classic German and American dishes, and an English-style pub serves casual fare and draft brews. Other attractions include an outdoor infinity pool with a poolside bar, a sun deck and terrace, a fitness center, and tennis court facilities.
164 Shepherd Grade Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, Phone: 304-876-2551
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Stonewall Resort
Stonewall Resort is located along the banks of the beautiful West Fork River within the 18,000-acre Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area, which offers spectacular hardwood forest scenery and opportunities for bass, catfish, trout, and bluegill fishing. Adirondack-style lake and golf course view rooms feature amenities such as flat screen televisions, mini fridges, and free wireless internet, while upgrades to waterfront cottage accommodations add full kitchenettes, in-suite laundry units, and private decks and boat launch facilities. Three onsite restaurants offer full-service experiences, including the signature Stillwaters restaurant, the golf-view Ligthburn’s, and the casual TJ Muskie’s bar and lounge. Onsite amenities include a spa, a rock climbing wall, and a marina, with all guests receiving complimentary state park access and adventure package add-ons as part of each night’s stay.
940 Resort Dr, Roanoke, WV 26447, Phone: 304-269-7400
Alpine Lake Resort, Terra Alta
Scenically tucked away in the West Virginia hills of Terra Alta, the Alpine Lake Resort provides a serene and relaxing vacation destination for couples or families. The hotel directly overlooks the Alpine Lake Golf Club, where you can spend your days teeing off on one of the prettiest courses in West Virginia. If you are not a fan of golf you will find plenty of other fun attractions on site including boating and fishing on the lake, tennis, hiking and biking or just relaxing around the pool. Guests can stay in one of the comfortable lake-view guestrooms or rent a full-equipped cabin.
Alpine Lake Resort, 700 W Alpine Drive, Terra Alta, WV 26764, 304 789 2481
Ashland Resort, Northfork
Ashland Resort, Northfork is a purpose-built resort where ATV and dirt-bike enthusiasts can enjoy meeting other like-minded folk in a relaxed, back to nature environment. Ashland resort is located on 1,600 private acres of hardwood forest in the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System, where it provides a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. There are basic tent sites as well as full-service RV sites, basic camping cabins, rustic cottages and even a few luxury lodges which come equipped with all your home comforts. There are a choice of off-road trails to explore including family-friendly trails and a few black and single-track trails for thrill seekers. You can rent your bike or ATV on site.
Ashland Resort, 246 Totem Pole Rd, Northfork, WV 24868, 304 862 2322
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs
Beautifully positioned at the foot of Cacapon Mountain, just a few miles from Berkeley Springs, the Coolfont Resort is ideal for a back-to-nature vacation. The resort has various accommodation options to suit everyone, from comfortable lodge guestrooms to cottages and cabins for families or groups. Guests can do as much or as little as they choose – relax with a good book or get outside and active on the lake – kayaks and pedal boat rentals are available. Land lubbers can enjoy hiking, biking, tennis, pickle ball, volleyball, Frisbee golf and more. If you need a break from cooking you can enjoy meals at the on-site Treetop Restaurant, brewery and lounge.
Coolfont Resort, 3621 Cold Run Valley Rd, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411, 304 500 0500
