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West Virginia · Couples · Two nights

The Greenbrier

A legendary resort with a secret underneath.

The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs has hosted presidents since the 1700s, and for 30 years it hid a secret: an emergency bunker for Congress, built under the hotel during the Cold War. Fly into the valley, tour the bunker, soak in the mineral baths, play golf, and spend an afternoon in nearby Lewisburg.

Grand resortCold War bunkerGolf & spa
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The white columned façade of The Greenbrier resort under a clear blue sky
The Greenbrier’s white façade
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KLWB
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~261 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~2 hr
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Resort transfer

Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.

01 / Aviation & getting around

Land in the valley, 15 minutes from the resort.

KLWB, Greenbrier Valley Airport, sits just north of Lewisburg, about 15 minutes from The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.

The FBO

Greenbrier Valley Airport FBO

584 Airport Road, Suite 1, Lewisburg, WV 24901

304-645-3961

The airport has airline service and a full-service FBO. Sources disagree on hours, so confirm them. Ask the resort about a transfer when you book, and ask the FBO about parking and fees. No live fuel price is shown.

The field is near 2,300 feet in a valley among the Allegheny ridges. Expect valley fog on fall mornings and turbulence on windy days. Review terrain, the sectional and current NOTAMs.

02 / Where to stay

The resort, or a small-town inn.

Rates and availability need travel dates.

White Sulphur Springs · Grand resort

The Greenbrier

A landmark resort with Dorothy Draper’s bold interiors, a mineral spa, golf and dozens of activities. The reason to come.

Official details for The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier · More space

Greenbrier cottages & estate homes

Cottages and estate homes on the resort grounds, some with porches and fireplaces. Ask the resort when you book.

03 / Where to eat

Two dinners. One very grand.

Reserve resort dinners ahead, and check dress codes.

Friday dinner · Steakhouse

Prime 44 West

The Greenbrier’s steakhouse, named for basketball great Jerry West, with the 44-ounce porterhouse and Cathy Justice’s cornbread.

Official details for Prime 44 West
04 / Things to do

A bunker, the baths and a small town.

Choose one big outing a day and leave room for the resort.

01

The Bunker tour

A guided tour of the once top-secret Cold War emergency relocation center for Congress, built under the hotel and revealed in 1992. Book ahead; cameras and phones aren’t allowed.

Bunker tours
02

Golf

Several courses on the grounds, led by The Old White TPC, a classic 1914 design.

03

Resort activities

Falconry, fly-fishing, carriage rides, sporting clays, tennis and off-road driving. Book a few the week before.

04

Downtown Lewisburg

A lively small town with galleries, shops, Carnegie Hall and good restaurants. Easy for an afternoon.

05

The Greenbrier River Trail

A 78-mile rail trail along the Greenbrier River. Rent bikes and ride a short stretch.

Optional / Spa & relaxation

The Greenbrier spa · Time for two

The resort was built around its sulphur springs, and its spa still offers mineral baths, couples treatments and an indoor pool. Spa details.

Booking: Ask about couples treatments, current pricing and cancellation policy. No prices are shown here, and no appointment has been booked.

05 / What’s happening

Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.

This prototype links to the county visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.

August

State Fair of West Virginia

The state fair, held just outside Lewisburg. Fun, and it fills local lodging.

October

Fall color

The valley and ridges turn in mid-October. Beautiful, and busy.

December

Holidays at The Greenbrier

Lights, decorations and holiday events at the resort.

Concerts, festivals & local happenings

Check the county visitor site when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.

Browse Greenbrier County events
06 / Suggested itinerary

Friday in. Sunday home.

A sample Friday–Sunday weekend: the bunker, the baths, golf and two resort dinners. No bookings or availability confirmed.

FRI

Arrive & settle in

  1. Late-morning arrival

    Land at KLWB, subject to weather and your actual flight plan, and transfer to the resort.

  2. Afternoon

    The Bunker tour.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at Prime 44 West.

SAT

Resort day

  1. Morning

    Golf on The Old White, or falconry and a carriage ride.

  2. Afternoon

    The mineral baths and the spa.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in the Main Dining Room.

SUN

Lewisburg & home

  1. Morning

    Brunch and a walk in downtown Lewisburg.

  2. Before leaving

    Allow time at the FBO.

  3. Fly home

    Valley fog often lifts by mid-morning; let weather set the departure.

07 / Good to know

Keep the weekend easy to change.

These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.

Book in this order

The resort and transfer first, then the bunker tour, dinners, tee times and the spa.

Dress codes

Some dining rooms ask for jackets in the evening. Check before you pack.

Mountain valley

Fog, ridges and gusty winds. Fly in the morning and keep a backup day.

Dates come next

Rates and restaurant hours are date-dependent. No availability or live price is implied here.

Reviewed · Destination 29

Reviewed November 3, 2026.

Picks and links reviewed by WingAway Weekends. Hours, prices, menus and availability change often, so confirm directly with each place before booking.

WingAway Weekends helps you discover the destination. Use ForeFlight and current official aviation information for route, performance, weather, NOTAMs and preflight decisions. Flight planning and PIC responsibility stay with the pilot.