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We opted for conventional (is getting fire-hosed by some- Not only was The Old White one of America’s first spas, but
thing called a “Scotch Spray” conventional?) which included a it was also visited by five presidents BEFORE the Civil War. Af-
soak in the resort’s mineral water. “Thirty minutes of bliss,” said terwards, veterans like Robert E. Lee traveled here to recoup and
fellow guest Jeff Brant, a funeral director from Ohio who has reconcile with former enemies.
been to the Greenbrier more than 75 times. “Oh honey, you have
Rail accessibility and moderate summer temperatures have
to try it.”
attracted vacationing statesmen and glitterati ever since -- the
Masseur Robbie Hunter confirmed that the spa’s water was presidential total is now up to 26. Its golf courses have attracted
still pumped out of the original sulfur spring, which speaks to pros from Ben Hogan to Tiger Woods and amateurs from Bob
one of The Greenbrier’s greatest attributes: Long-lasting appeal. Hope to Dwight Eisenhower.

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