Green-brier county got its name from the well known and beautiful Green-brier river. A big attractions in West Virginia know for its kayaking and camping availability.

The word “Green-brier” is referring to the thorny vines of a genus smilax that are known to be throughout Southern Appalachian. It’s been called the “Green-brier” since the 1830’s.

In 1777, Green-brier county was made from the western parts of Botetourt and Montgomery counties.

Some of Green-brier county’s biggest attractions and landmarks are:

• The Green-Brier
• Lost World Caverns
• Smooth Ambler Spirits
• Bear town State Park
• Organ Cave
• North House Museum
• Green-brier State Forest
• Hawks Knob Appalachian Hard Cider
• New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
• Green-brier River Trail
• Herns Mill Historic Covered Bridge
• Babcock State Park
• Harmony Ridge

These are activities all throughout Green-brier county and things that many people love to enjoy. Even tourist, it shows that just because Green-brier county seems small is has a lot of beautiful things to love and enjoy.