By Sarah Richardson
Each year West Virginia Living magazine showcases the best places to eat, drink, and be merry, from the northern panhandle of the state to the southernmost borders. The “Best of West Virginia” competition is a recognition for businesses and destinations across the state.
This year, Lewisburg was named the winner of the Best Town in the New River/Greenbrier Valley Region, with White Sulphur Springs being named second runner up. Lewisburg also scored first runner up in the Best Historic Town, and second runner up in Best Town for the Arts and was the winners of the Best Downtown Shopping category.
Other category winners include:
Best Bed & Breakfast/Inn – Winner: General Lewis Inn, Lewisburg
Best Boutique Hotel – Second Runner Up: The Schoolhouse Hotel, White Sulphur Springs
Best Campground – Second Runner Up: Greenbrier River Campground, Cabins, and River Trips, Alderson
Best Casino – First Runner Up: The Greenbrier Casino, White Sulphur Springs
Best Golf Course – Winner: The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs
Best Mountain Biking Trail – Winner: Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Snowshoe; First Runner Up: Greenbrier State Forest, Caldwell
Best Resort – First Runner Up: The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs
Best Spa – POMONA Salt Cave and Spa, White Sulphur Springs
Best Fair/Festival/Event – Winner: State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea
Best Cidery – Hawk Knob Hard Cider and Mead, Lewisburg
Best Coffee House – Manic Espresso, Lewisburg
Best Brunch – First Runner Up: The Humble Tomato, Lewisburg
Best Butcher Shop – First Runner Up: Mountain Steer Meat Company, White Sulphur Springs
Best Donut Shop – First Runner Up: Ben Ellen Donuts, State Fair of WV, Fairlea
Best Drive-In Restaurant – Winner: Jim’s Drive In, Lewisburg
Best Hot Dog – First Runner Up: Jim’s Drive In, Lewisburg
Best Italian Restaurant – First Runner Up: The Humble Tomato, Lewisburg
Best Local Floral Shop – Winner: Gillespie’s Flowers and Productions, White Sulphur Springs
Best Outdoor Gear/Shop – Winner: Serenity Now Outfitters, Lewisburg
Best Real Estate Agency – Winner: Greenbrier Real Estate Service, Lewisburg
