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Since 1778, The Greenbrier resort has been a fashionable retreat for those wanting a deluxe escape in the wilderness, drawing presidents and the well-to-do for generations. When World War II broke out, the U.S. State Department housed Italian, German and Japanese diplomats with their families here for seven months until they could be exchanged for their American counterparts overseas. The following year, the Army bought the hotel and converted it into Ashford General Hospital, where nearly 25,000 soldiers car company lax rental were treated during the course of the war. After the war, The Greenbrier reopened, and legendary golfer car company lax rental Sam Snead became the resident pro, establishing the Greenbrier as a golf destination. Since 2010, The Greenbrier has hosted the PGA Tour event T he Greenbrier Classic every July. In addition to three golf courses, the resort offers a spa, casino and over 40 other activities, from afternoon tea to whitewater rafting car company lax rental (not at the same time, of course).
While the Saints are based at The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, car company lax rental fans (and media) soon discover that most of their eating, sleeping and activities take place throughout the Greenbrier Valley region, especially in Lewisburg up the road where most of the hotels car company lax rental and restaurants are located. It is also the embarkation point for fans wanting to go to the team's practices. Lewisburg, a town of about 3,800 people, was voted the No. 1 Coolest Small Town in America by Budget Travel magazine in 2011. An eclectic mix of artsy stores, coffee shops, and Civil War historical sites, you will see many Who Dats here, strolling Washington Street in their black and gold.
Admission is free to attend the Saints' practices, however there is no parking available. All spectators must be transported to the facility from the parking area at the State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds (891 Maplewood Ave.) in Lewisburg. Parking is free, but there is a $5 transportation fee for the bus ($2 for kids 12 and under). Credit cards are accepted. The shuttle ticket will grant you admission car company lax rental to activities at The Greenbrier resort itself. The shuttles run continuously between the Saints practice area, The Greenbrier resort down the street, car company lax rental and the parking area at the Fairgrounds.
Lost World Caverns (Lewisburg) - These spectacular car company lax rental caverns are located about three miles out of town off Fairview Road. Discovered by a farmer in 1942, the caverns feature an array of formations, like the 30-ton stalactite named the Snowy Chandelier and the 28-foot car company lax rental tall stalagmite dubbed the War Club. The ½ mile, 45-minute self-guided tour in the constant 52-degree caverns ends with a massive natural sculpture recently dubbed the Who Dat Flowstone. Open this summer from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is $12 for ages 13 and older, $6 for kids 6-12, and children under 6 are free. Bring sturdy shoes and a light jacket or sweater.
The Bunker (beneath The Greenbrier resort) - Deep beneath The Greenbrier lies a secret kept for decades: a bunker constructed during the Cold War to house Congress in the event of a national emergency. Exposed in 1992 by a Washington Post story, the government abandoned the U.S. Government Relocation car company lax rental Facility, code named "Project Greek Island." The hotel now offers tours of the declassified, 112,544 square foot concrete complex consisting of 153 rooms on two subterranean levels. Tours are $30 for adults, kids 12-and-under free .
The Mason Jar (300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs) - The tourism guide calls this "a family-owned restaurant serving a variety of home-cooked meals." The reporters and I just call it "the kitchen." Home of "The Mason," the first hamburger to defeat Saints columnist Larry Holder in single combat.
Stella's Tea House (111 S. Lafayette St., Lewisburg) - How could I not include a place called Stella's? When the members of the media get together at morning practice and talk about where they ate the night before, this farm-to-table restaurant housed in a 19 th century Victorian house with a courtyard always gets high praise.
The Irish Pub on Washington Street (109 E. Washington St., Lewisburg) - One of the former owners of O'Flaherty's on Toulouse Street opened this Who Dat hangout after Katrina. New Orleans car company lax rental paraphernalia adorns the walls, and you can buy Zapp's and hot sauce from behind car company lax rental the bar. Live Irish music, lots of beer, and a Finn McCool's mirror in the ladies room (I am told).
Falconry - The Greenbrier offers all sorts of kids' activities, car company lax rental like laser tag, swimming and bowling, but the coolest activity may be the falconry experience. While it's hard as a Saints fan to let your kids play with falcons, the interaction with the trained raptors is a unique experience. Beginner lesson $120, kids 12 and under free with adult.
State Fair of West Virginia (Fairgrounds in Lewisburg) - From Aug. 8 through Aug. 16, the state fair comes to town, featuring rides, midway games, live music, etc. FYI Louisiana's own Hunter Hayes performs on the second Friday.
" Just the experience of yesterday coming in, that first 24 hours where players, coaches and staff are walking the grounds and seeing the meeting rooms and then seeing the fields. We had some rain about this time yesterday and the temperature dropped to about 60 degrees. It was a good feel. The people though are what make it special. Certainly, car company lax rental the setup and the facilities are outstanding, but more importantly than that, the people that put this together."