Greenbrier — Travelrags

OutsideMay 1, 2026

These 7 Historic Resorts Are Now Epic Adventure Hubs

From white-water rafting at the Greenbrier to surfing at America’s oldest seaside hotel, these grand dames are trading bathrobes for mountain bikes.

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Dorothy DraperPlaceDesigned the lobby at The Greenbrier.
French Lick ResortHotelOpened in 1845 as a mineral springs resort.
Glenwood Hot Springs ResortHotelHistoric 1888 Grand Pool for lap swimming.
Crescent HotelHotelLaunched new adventure package for mountain bikers.
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by HiltonHotelTransformed private beach into watersports launching pad.
Congress HallHotelStarted as a boarding house in 1816.
The Beach ShackHotelOffers surfing package with biking and beach activities.
Omni Homestead Resort and SpaHotel250-year-old property with Cascades Gorge hike.