Lewisburg is a small city of 4,000 people in the southeast of West Virginia and is famed for its natural springs and historic district. Lewisburg’s Civil War connections make it particularly popular with many tourists and the downtown area is awash with excellent shopping and lodging options.
The Lewisburg historic district covers more than 230 acres of downtown Lewisburg, featuring some striking buildings - getting on a walking tour is a must. There are also several other historic districts in Lewisburg including Maple Street district, Alderson Historic District and South Church Street district.
Lewisburg also hosts many festivals such as the 1862 Battle of Lewisburg in late May which includes a re-enactment of the battle, lantern tours, period dress, parades, and historical exhibits. Lewisburg also happens to be surrounded by many state parks, including the diverse and lush Greenbrier State Forest.
Highlights
Greenbrier Valley Theater: located on Washington Street and the state’s only year-round professional theater, with musical events and theatrical productions.
Lewisburg Living History Exhibit: also on Washington Street in the Lewisburg City Hall, featuring a tribute to the people and places that have shaped Lewisburg.
Tuckwiller Gallery: featuring many fine paintings and prints of Lewisburg’s delightful surroundings.
Lost World Caverns: self-guided 35-minute tours reveal America’s biggest compound stalactite, while the natural history museum has the largest collection of dinosaur and fossil replicas in the state.