It’s no secret the Mountain State is an ideal place for a quiet little stay-cation. From B&Bs to campgrounds, cabins, and even haunted old hotels, whatever you’re seeking in the way of a hidden place to relax, you’ll easily find it right here in your own back yard in West Virginia.
One such getaway is a can’t miss for a weekend adventure. Graceland is a restored Victorian mansion perched high atop a hill in Elkins. It was built in 1893 as a private home for Henry Gassaway Davis, a U.S. Senator.
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Davis built the mansion as a summer vacation home for his family and settled on the name “Graceland” in honor of his daughter, Grace.
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Aside from the incredible interior at Graceland, you’ll also be enchanted by the long-range mountain views afforded from the hilltop mansion. It’s said you can see at least 20 miles of mountaintops.
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Additionally, Graceland has many elaborately decorated rooms. With lush, rich fabrics and period decor, the inn may make you feel a little like royalty while staying here.
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And the many porches and verandas will spoil you with hours upon hours of complete relaxation.
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Graceland also operates as a conference center and has a separate building with additional rooms. It’s a wonderful place to host a family reunion, a business conference, or just for a romantic couple’s getaway. At the foot of the hill in downtown Elkins, you’ll find restaurants and shops to satisfy any shopping and dining needs.
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It’s not often you get an opportunity to spend the night in such a beautifully restored Victorian mansion. Did you know about this wonderful retreat? We’d love to know!
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Graceland is located on the campus of Davis & Elkins at 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241. Learn more on the official website and on their Facebook page.
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