The Greenbrier
A world-class resort and National Historic Landmark in West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, welcoming guests since 1778.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
The Greenbrier is a world-class resort and National Historic Landmark set among West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains. Since 1778, it has welcomed generations of guests as "America's Resort." Founded in 1778, its early days were marked by its role as a natural healing oasis, with mineral springs believed to possess therapeutic properties. In the 1830s it experienced its first period of prominence as a gathering place for politicians, judges, editors, lawyers, diplomats, ministers, planters, and merchants, primarily from the Southern states. Before the Civil War, the resort hosted five sitting presidents. During the Civil War it temporarily closed, and its grounds served as a hospital and military command center; it reopened shortly after the war's end in 1865. In 1873 the completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway marked a significant turning point.
History
The Greenbrier was founded in 1778. Its early days were marked by its role as a natural healing oasis and a place of retreat, with mineral springs believed to possess therapeutic properties that drew guests from all over the world. In the 1830s, the resort experienced its first period of prominence as a gathering place for politicians, judges, editors, lawyers, diplomats, ministers, planters, and merchants, primarily hailing from the Southern states. Its 2,000-foot elevation provided a welcome escape from the heat and humidity of the lowlands during summer months. Before the Civil War, the resort hosted five sitting presidents. Amidst the Civil War, the resort temporarily closed its doors, and its grounds served as a hospital and military command center. The Greenbrier opened its doors shortly after the war's end in 1865. In 1873, the completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway marked a significant turning point that laid the foundation for its future growth and resilience.
Recent events
BetMGM Casino launches in West Virginia[3]
Reported:
BetMGM announced the launch of BetMGM Casino in West Virginia, offering online casino games through a dedicated tab in the BetMGM Sports West Virginia mobile app.
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