Mountaineer Country · Barbour County

Places to stay in Philippi, West Virginia

Philippi is the seat of Barbour County, with about 2,700 residents, on the Tygart Valley River. Its covered bridge, built in 1852, carries US 250 across the river and is one of the few covered bridges in the country still on a federal highway. The first land battle of the Civil War was fought here on June 3, 1861, and Alderson Broaddus University is above the town.

Places to stay in Philippi, WV

We're still adding properties in Philippi, WV.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Grafton , Buckhannon and Elkins .

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Where should you stay in Philippi, WV?

Stay in the center of Philippi if you want to walk to restaurants and shops, or look just outside town for cabins and more space.

Philippi is known for its motels, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Grafton, Buckhannon and Elkins are the closest places to stay.

Also worth a look
Grafton, Buckhannon, Elkins, Tygart Lake

Nearby attractions

  • Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

    A hand-cut stone hospital in Weston built between 1858 and 1881 and operated as Weston State Hospital until 1994. The main building is a National Historic Landmark and runs history, paranormal and photography tours.

Philippi: what people ask

Where should I stay in Philippi, WV?
We're still adding properties in Philippi, WV. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Grafton, Buckhannon and Elkins.
What is there to do in Philippi, WV?
Philippi is a good base for history and heritage, fishing, kayaking and canoeing and hiking. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Philippi?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Philippi?
Grafton, Buckhannon, Elkins and Clarksburg are all good alternatives if Philippi is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Philippi?
Tygart Lake is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.