Lewisburg

When I think of a charming downtown, I think of Lewisburg, West Virginia. It's situated in the Greenbrier Valley of The Allegheny mountains just over the Virginia border along Interstate 64. You will be surprised at how progressive and diverse his little enclave is! Antique shops, live theatre, delicious food and The Greenbrier are all part of the offerings. Go, you'll thank me later.

fast facts

Destination Name: Lewisburg
State: West Virginia
Closest Major Airport(s): LWB, CRW, IAD
Closest Cruise Port(s): None

Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English

get there and around (transport)

Location: Lewisburg is situated on I64 just over the border from Virginia. It is in the county of Greenbrier.

Air: LWB is the closest airport (within 10 minutes of downtown). CRW in Charleston is 90 minutes away as well as Roanoke, Virginia (ROA).

Car: If you are arriving by air or train, then a car rental is necessary to explore.

Train: Amtrak has a station in White Sulphur Springs. The Cardinal train stops there three times per week.

when to go (the weather)

Lewisburg is a four-season destination. Peak season is the summer and the holidays. Value season tends to be January and February. Shoulder season months are March, April and October.

where to stay

The General Lewis Inn
The Greenbrier
Holiday Inn Express
Fairfield Inn by Marriott

what to do & where to eat

Lewisburg features antique shops and galleries, The Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Carnegie Hall (for live performances).

My favorite restaurants include (but are not limited to):
Prime 44 West (at The Greenbrier)
Hill & Hollar (Pizza, salad and wings)
Del Sol
The French Goat
Jim's Drive In
Food & Friends
The Dutch House Restaurant

The Greenbrier (just seven miles from Lewisburg) offers more than 55 indoor and activities such as off-road driving, falconry, a guest-only Casino Club, a Mineral Spa, championship golf, tennis and more.

20 Resturants and lounges will satisfy every taste. My favorites include The Main Dining Room, Prime 44 West and Sam Snead's at The Clubhouse.

official tourism resources

Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA.

The Greebrier site

Greenbrier Valley Official Tourism Bureau

Official State Tourism Bureau Site

Official USA Tourism Site

suggested itinerary

Lewisburg, WV Itinerary

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This charming town in Southeastern West Virginia is a true gem!

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