The Greenbrier in West Virginia Gets All Decked out for Christmas Each Year

"In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, long ago..." So goes a lesser-known Christmas carol that catches the cold darkness of this time of year, broken by the warmth and light of the Christmas season! And while you can enjoy many Christmas displays around West Virginia that honor the holidays, there might be no more intricately beautiful option this time of year than Christmas at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. We think it’s the best hotel to visit during the holidays in West Virginia, and we know you’ll love it too.

America's Resort, one of the oldest resorts in the nation, and known far and wide simply as the Greenbrier, this iconic inn is a great place to vacation in West Virginia any time of year, but especially at Christmas. When does the Greenbrier decorate for Christmas? In early December, but the events all start just days before Christmas!

The Greenbrier goes above and beyond to deck their halls with boughs of holly and Christmas trees, wreaths, bows, presents, miniature Christmas villages, and more. Christmas in West Virginia has never looked so good! Everywhere you look, you'll see signs of the season, from the wooden soldiers guarding the halls to the mini train chugging away through its tiny candy village. Christmas at the Greenbrier is amazing, and the attention to detail is exquisite! And beyond just decorating, the Greenbrier offers a variety of popular Christmas events, from tree lightings to performances of the Nutcracker to cookies and crafts to the favorite Christmas Eve Dinner.

And we can't forget to mention the Christmas shopping available at the Greenbrier! From Christmas ornaments to cookie tins to gift certificates and much, much more, you can find unique gifts for everyone on your list in the Greenbrier's small line-up of shops. And for Christmas all year round, be sure to check out Christmas at the Depot on the Greenbrier acreage!

Have you ever visited the Greenbrier when this historic resort was all dressed up for the holidays? It's definitely a fun, beautiful time to check out this iconic spot at this Christmas hotel in West Virginia!

To learn more about Christmas at The Greenbrier, or at any other time of year, visit the Greenbrier online. To read about their year-round Christmas Shop, check out The Depot. And the fun doesn't stop: read on and learn more about the Greenbrier Sleigh Ride! And don't forget to check out our ultimate gift-giving guide.

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