5 most carefree WV resort escapes

Resorts in West Virginia provide the perfect getaway destination when you want to stay in one place and simply relax.

Our resorts offer escapes with amenities for the whole family to enjoy— great service, restaurants, amazing outdoor adventure, golf, spas and lounging.

Here are some activities and amenities to keep you busy, but relaxed at WV’s resorts:

1. Stonewall Resort

Stonewall Resort sits on more than 1,900 acres of full of adventure, outdoor recreation and  relaxation. With a AAA Four-Diamond Adirondack-style lodge, you’ll be surrounded by luxury while also enjoying elegant cottages and campsites.

Guest can indulge in a round the golf course, afternoons on the lake and fine dining at the outstanding restaurants. Take in the breathtaking mountain views from the decks, or enjoy a peaceful afternoon meander by the lake in the lush green scenery. The Resort features plenty of spaces to lounge with friends, family or a good book, including sprawling lawns, patios and the tranquility of the lake.

2. The Greenbrier

Nestled in the hills of Greenbrier County, the historic and luxurious Greenbrier Resort offers award-winning accommodations and service. Not only can you enjoy the outstanding gardens and scenery, you can also recharge at the spa, play golf (including a round on one of the country’s oldest courses), and take your chances with lady luck at the casino.

The vast resort has several upscale dining options, with cuisine prepared by some of the state’s most renowned chefs. There are also shops, and plenty of unique activities to try, like falconry or exploring the former Top Secret underground bunker.

3. Hillbrook Inn and Spa

The cozy 18-room Hillbrook Inn and Spa has been offering fine dining, luxurious accommodations and spa services for more than 2 decades. Located in historic Charles Town on George Washington’s first land purchase, the inn sits on more than 30 acres. Their service, excellence and gracious hospitality make this inn a beautiful gem and an unforgettable experience.

4. Bavarian Inn

This family-owned romantic Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown is an Alpine-style inn that offers both elegance and world-class service. The European-style chalets are perched on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River. You can enjoy in-room fireplaces, whirlpools and gourmet dining to relax after of day of playing tennis, walking the gardens, lounging by the infinity pool and enjoying formal or casual dining options.

5. Elk Springs Resort

The Elk Springs Resort on the banks of the Elk River is the ideal nature lover’s getaway. Guest can enjoy afternoons fly fishing, birding and wildlife viewing, ending with outstanding home-cooked meals. Hikes around the resort take you by babbling springs, through wooded forests and across open meadows. This peaceful, intimate 6-room resort is the perfect retreat from busy crowds.

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This post was last updated on July 21, 2020