Below, you'll find some great recommendations of where to stay, eat, shop, and historical places to check out!

Where to Stay
Philippi is a very small town with a population of less than 3,000, and the downtown is less than a mile wide, making it very walkable. And that means we go above and beyond for all our guests! Our main lodging is the Mountaineer Inn at the edge of town, but we also have several Airbnb options both downtown, and in our more wooded areas if you love the outdoors.

Mountaineer Inn

At the edge of town, and just across the road from Mountain State Quilting for last-minute cosplay fixes, with a diner on the other side of the parking lot that serves pretty big portions for the hungry adventurer. We also love handicap-accessible lodging.

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Erickson Center

Formerly a lodging for Alderson Broaddus alumni, this motel is now open to the public and the perfect place for anyone coming to any Realms Con as it's right on the campus and just a short walk from the convention building!

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Patriotic Ranch Home

This place is just bursting with American Pride with its red, white, and blue theme! It's also handicap accessible, and a great option for those who love the outdoors with opportunities for outdoor grilling, fishing, and hiking.

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Jan's Cottage

Located in our neighboring town of Belington, Jan's little retreat just outside of town is cute and quiet, just a 2min. drive from downtown Belington, and 15min. from Philippi. Not only is it surrounded by woods, convenient for outdoor activities, and handicap accessible, but there's a chance to get visited by a dog named Jackson!

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The Chrislip

Smack-dab in the middle of Main Street, this gorgeous house is convenient to absolutely everything in town. It's not handicap accessible, but this space is a great option for families or large groups wanting space to spread out during their stay.

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What to Do
Now that you've got a place to stay, just wait till you hear about the dead bodies down by the river! I'm only kind of joking. Let's take a look at some of our unique historical sites!

Barbour County Historical Museum

Sure, there are a lot of really neat exhibits, especially regarding the first land battle of the Civil War, and the origins of Hanger Prosthetics. But you're going in here to look at The Philippi Mummies. They're very real, and a bit too much for some to handle. We really love our mummies, though, so be nice to them. If you happen to be here when they haven't opened yet, just let us know. Around here, we always "know a guy".

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Barbour County Courthouse

Marvel at the architecture of the most beautiful courthouse in WV. You literally can't miss it, it's right in the center of town. If you marvel at the outside long enough, there's a chance that Gerald will randomly appear to take you on a tour of the inside so you can stand in awe of the stained glass ceiling and transoms.LEARN More

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The Philippi Covered Bridge

The Philippi Covered Bridge is the only covered bridge that's part of the U.S. Highway System, and it's original construction pre-dates the Civil War!

Listen, I'm going to be super honest with you right now. I don't get the appeal. Maybe I'm just jaded because I've seen it every day for decades, but I just do not understand the covered bridge hype train. But here's the thing: I don't need to understand it. Everyone has that thing they nerd out over. Whether it's comics, sports, bugs, collecting Pez dispensers... we've all got a niche interest that brings us joy, and some people, disproportionately those living in New England, go absolutely bananapants over covered bridges. So what I love about this bridge is how happy it makes people who love covered bridges, especially when they get to travel over it on their way into town.

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Adaland Mansion

This stately brick home in Philippi, West Virginia is set against the rolling hills of Barbour County WV and was built in 1870. The 23-room, Greek Revival mansion has been restored with great attention to authenticity, featuring homemade brick and walnut woodwork throughout. You can visit the home for historical tours, attend their public tea parties and special dinners, or book the venue for private events.

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